Download FORM 335 - Harrisburg Area Community College

Division: Social Sciences
Department: Education
Subject Code: EDUC
Course #: 185
Course Title: Development and Behavior in Children
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a
minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1.
Digital Description:
Credit hours:
Lecture hours:
Lab hours:
3.0
3.0
0.0
BL: [ ]⅓ [X]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2.
Catalog Description:
Examines theories of child development. Emphasis is on how the biological,
environmental, and cultural influences affect the typical and atypical growth/development
of children, from birth to 12 years, covering all developmental domains. Ten hours of
observation of young children (infancy to school age) is required.
Minimum Grade Required
3.
Prerequisites: EDUC 111
Corequisites:
C or better
EDUC 111
Other: Eligibility for ENGL 101
4.
Learning Outcomes
[These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential
knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Identify and differentiate the domains of child development
2. Apply knowledge of child development domains to typically and atypically
developing children
3. Identify and explain critical biological, environmental and cultural influences on child
development and learning
4. Explain and compare theories that examine learning, cognitive, social, emotional, and
language development
5. Apply knowledge of child development theories to the teaching of and caring for
children
Division: Social Sciences
Department: Education
Subject Code: EDUC
Course #: 185
Course Title: Development and Behavior in Children
6. Describe the appropriate developmental tasks that need to be accomplished during
each period of development, from infancy to adolescence
7. Differentiate the role of play across all developmental stages in the fostering of
learning, creativity, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving
8. Explain the importance of early childhood educators developing partnerships with
families
9. Specify the experiences children need from birth to age twelve to prepare them to
learn, read and succeed in school
10. Explain the importance of early brain development and stimulation for later in life
learning
5.
Planned Sequence of Learning Activities
[These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
I.
History, Theory and Research
A. The Field of Child Development
1. Domains of Development
2. Periods of Development
3. Basic Issues
B. Historical Foundations
1. Medieval Times
2. The Reformation
3. Enlightenment
4. Scientific Beginnings
C. Mid-Twentieth Century Theories
1. Psychoanalytic
2. Behaviorism
3. Social Learning
4. Cognitive-Developmental
D. Recent Theories
1. Information Processing
2. Ethology
3. Sociocultural
4. Ecological
5. Dynamic Systems Theory
II.
Biological, Environmental and Cultural Foundations
A. Genetics
1. Genetic Code
2. Gender
3. Patterns of Genetic Inheritance
4. Chromosomal Abnormalities
5. Reproductive Choices
B. Environmental and Cultural Influences
1. The Family
Division: Social Sciences
Department: Education
Subject Code: EDUC
Course #: 185
Course Title: Development and Behavior in Children
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
SES
Affluence
Poverty
Neighborhood and Schools
Cultural Context
III.
Prenatal Development
A. Motivation for Parenthood
B. Conception
1. Period of the Zygote
2. Period of the Embryo
3. Period of the Fetus
C. Environmental Influences
1. Teratogens
D. Preparing for Parenthood
IV.
Birth and the Newborn
A. Stages of Childbirth
1. Dilation
2. Birth
3. Placenta
B. Approaches to Childbirth
1. Natural
2. Home
C. Medical Interventions
1. Fetal Monitoring
2. Medication
3. Induced Labor
4. Cesarean
D. Birth Complications
1. Oxygen Deprivation
2. Preterm
E. Newborn Capabilities
1. Reflexes
2. States
3. Sensory Capabilities
Physical Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood
A. Body Growth
B. Brain Development
1. Neurons
2. Cerebral Cortex
3. Sensitive Periods
C. Physical Growth
1. Heredity
2. Nutrition
V.
Division: Social Sciences
Department: Education
Subject Code: EDUC
Course #: 185
Course Title: Development and Behavior in Children
VI.
VII.
VIII.
3. Malnutrition
4. Emotional Well-Being
D. Learning Capabilities
1. Classical Conditioning
2. Operant Conditioning
3. Habituation
4. Imitation
E. Motor Development
1. Sequence of Development
2. Dynamic Systems Theory
3. Cultural Variations
4. Fine Motor: Reaching and Grasping
5. Bowel Control
6. Perceptual Development
Cognitive Development in Infancy/Toddlerhood
A. Piaget
1. Sensorimotor Stage
B. Information Processing
C. Make-Believe Play
D. Language Development
E. Parent-child Interactions
Emotional/Social Development in Infancy/Toddlerhood
A. Erikson
1. Trust vs. Mistrust
2. Automony vs. Shame
B. Emotional Development
C. Temperament
1. Goodness of Fit
D. Attachment
1. Bowlby
2. Stability of Attachment
3. Cultural Variations
E. Self-Understanding
Physical Development in Early Childhood
A. Body Growth
B. Brain Development
1. Handedness
C. Influences
1. Heredity
2. Emotional Well-Being
3. Sleep Habits
4. Nutrition
5. Infectious Disease
D. Motor Development
1. Gross
Division: Social Sciences
Department: Education
Subject Code: EDUC
Course #: 185
Course Title: Development and Behavior in Children
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
2. Fine
3. Individual Differences
Cognitive Development in Early Childhood
A. Piaget
1. Preoperational Stage
2. Make-Believe Play
B. Vygotsky
1. Private Speech
C. Information Processing
1. Attention
2. Memory
D. Individual Differences
E. Language Development
1. Vocabulary
2. Grammar
3. Conversation
Emotional/Social Development in Early Childhood
A. Erikson
1. Initiative vs Guilt
B. Emotional Development
1. Understanding Emotions
2. Self-Regulation
3. Empathy
C. Peer Relations
D. Foundations of Morality
E. Gender –Typing
1. Stereotypes
2. Biological Influences
3. Environmental and Cultural Influences
4. Gender Identity
5. Child-Rearing Styles
Physical Development in Middle Childhood
A. Body Growth
B. Common Health Problems
C. Motor Development and Play
1. Gross
2. Fine
3. Individual Differences
4. Child-Organized Games
5. Adult-Organized Sports
6. School Recess
Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
A. Piaget
1. Concrete Operational Stage
2. Achievement
Division: Social Sciences
Department: Education
Subject Code: EDUC
Course #: 185
Course Title: Development and Behavior in Children
XIII.
6.
3. Limitations
B. Information Processing
1. Attention
2. Memory Strategies
3. Theory of Mind
C. Individual Differences
D. Language Development
1. Vocabulary
2. Grammar
3. Pragmatics
4. Learning Two Languages
E. Children’s Learning in School
Emotional/Social Development in Middle Childhood
A. Erikson
1. Industry vs. Inferiority
B. Self-Understanding
1. Self-Concept
2. Self-Esteem
3. Social Influences
C. Emotional Development
1. Self-Conscious Emotions
2. Emotional Regulation
3. Understanding Others Perspective
D. Moral Development
1. Justice
2. Individual Rights
3. Culture and Moral Understanding
4. Diversity and Inequality
E. Peer Relations
F. Gender Typing
G. Family Influences
1. Parent-Child Relationships
2. Siblings
3. Gay and Lesbian
4. Single
5. Divorce
6. Blended
7. Maternal Employment
H. Social Problems
1. Fears
2. Child Sexual Abuse
3. Resilience
Assessment of Student Learning
[Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Division: Social Sciences
Department: Education
Subject Code: EDUC
Course #: 185
Course Title: Development and Behavior in Children
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of
regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been
determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is kept on file in the division office.
7.
List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials
(code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, BLaboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online,
BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship,
F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily
accessible to students.]
A/BL/I
Berk, Laura E. Infants and Children: Prenatal Through Middle Childhood. (Latest
Edition). Allyn & Bacon.
8.
Prepared by Faculty Member: Heather M. Grove
Date: 11/13/09
9.
Approved by Department Chairperson: Suzanne O’Hop Date: 11/13/09
10.
Approved by Academic Division Dean: Diane Thompson Date: 12/7/09
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A /
B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies,
standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with
the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses
generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
11.
Director, Curriculum Compliance: Catherine A. Lencioni Date: 12/11/09
12.
Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Ronald R. Young
13.
Original Date of course approval by the college: 201120
14.
Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
12/1/04
Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09
Date: 12/11/09