Child Development is a one-half credit course that helps students develop skills related to the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development of children. Course content provides opportunities for exploring child development theories. Topics include stages of development, child health and safety, behavior management, child abuse, needs of exceptional children, childcare services, community resources, technology, and career opportunities for working with children. Observational Experiences is a required component of this course. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), an integral part of the curriculum, enhances leadership development skills and provides opportunities for community service.
Students will: Child Growth and Development
1. Evaluate factors that influence growth and development of children. Examples: heredity, environment, developmental disorders, early brain development research
2. Analyze child development theories. Examples: Piaget, Erikson, Maslow, Freud, Gessell, Skinner, Montessori
3. Compare the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development of children in each stage of child development. • Infancy • Early childhood • Middle childhood • Late childhood • Adolescence
4. Analyze common childhood diseases, symptoms, and methods of prevention and care.
5. Assess the importance of immunizations and health checkups for children.
6. Plan nutritious meals and snacks to enhance child growth and development.
7. Prepare nutritious snacks for children at various stages of development. Child Safety
8. Demonstrate positive hygiene practices in caring for children.
9. Determine safety hazards that may cause harm to children.
10. Demonstrate ways to provide a safe home for a toddler.
11. Select safe and appropriate toys for children.
12. Demonstrate ways to manage health and safety emergency situations.
13. Examine types of child abuse and procedures for reporting abuse.
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