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Discipline: Certificate: Child Development - School-Age Child Certificate N0862

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Child Growth and Lifespan Development	CHLD 10	Students completing CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development will be able to summarize and compare theories of development. Students completing CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development will be able to demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing their lifelong personal well-being. Students completing CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development will be able to describe typical development in the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional domains throughout the lifespan. Students completing CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development will be able to analyze data from observations of a child's play focusing on its various developmental functions. Students completing CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development will be able to collect and analyze data on relationships, skills, and competencies at various ages throughout the life span.. Students completing CHLD 10 - Child Growth and Development will be able to identify biological and environmental factors that influence development from conception through the end of life.
Child Growth and Lifespan Development- Honors	CHLD 10H	Students completing CHLD 10H - Child Growth and Development - Honors will be able to summarize and compare theories of development. Students completing CHLD 10H - Child Growth and Development - Honors will be able to describe typical development in the physical, cognitive, and social/emotional domains throughout the lifespan.
Child, Family, School, and Community	CHLD 1	Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will evaluate evaluate community support services and agencies that are available to help families, develop referral skills that help children and families access empowering community resources and analyze effective advocacy skills that establish effectual public policies pertaining to children and families Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will be able to critique strategies that support and empower families through respectful, reciprocal relationships to involve all families in their children's development and learning. Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will be able to examine and describe the agents of socialization (family, peers, school, media and community) and social issues that influence the developing child. Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will be able to critically assess how changing educational, political, social, economic and cultural factors directly impact the lives of children and families. Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will be able to identify and analyze theories of socialization that address the interrelationship of child, family, and community as well as family systems, beliefs and dynamics that promote healthy family relationships.
Children's Literature	LIT 40	Students completing an assignment in Humanities Area C will be able to identify the influence of culture on human expression. Students will analyze major themes and concerns in children's literature. Students will write a literary analysis.
Early Literacy in Child Development	CHLD 51	Students completing CHLD 51 will be able to understand effective skills and strategies that facilitate literacy development, including theoretically sound and scientifically proven methodological practices. Students completing CHLD 51 will be able to identify supportive family contexts that enhance children's language and literacy experiences. Students completing CHLD 51 will be able to describe how to differentiate instruction within a variety of learning contexts and with diverse learners, including second-language learners. Students completing CHLD 51 - Early Literacy in Child Development will be able to define and explain how early language and vocabulary development influences initial literacy and later academic success. Students completing CHLD 51 will be able to understand that literacy development is a complex, intricate, multi-step process; taking diverse learners through both similar and dissimilar paths to common grounds.
Health, Safety and Nutrition of Children	CHLD 64	Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to evaluate regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to health, safety, and nutrition in support of young children, teachers and families. Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to evaluate regulations, standards, policies according to Title 22 California Health & Safety Codes. Students completing CHLD 64 - Identify laws and regulations supporting health, safety, and nutrition in children’s programs including mandated reporting and characteristics of abuse and neglect. Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to identify health, safety, and environmental risks in children's programs in the indoor and outdoor environments. Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to analyze the nutritional needs of children at various ages and evaluate the relationship between healthy development and nutrition. Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to assess strategies to maximize the mental and physical health of children and adults in programs for all young children in accordance with culturally, linguistic and developmentally sound practice.
Introduction to Child Development Curriculum	CHLD 6	Students completing CHLD 6 - Introduction to Child Development Curriculum will be able to analyze observations to assess and plan activities to meet the diverse needs of children ages birth to 8 years old in a safe, healthy and respectful learning environment. Students completing CHLD 6 - Introduction to Child Development Curriculum will be able to analyze environmental design and conditions, and evaluate the role of curriculum in meeting the individual needs of the children. Students completing CHLD 6 - Introduction to Child Development Curriculum will be able to plan and develop appropriate foundational curriculum infusing early language and literacy; physical/motor mastery; creativity/arts, math, science and technology as curriculum areas. Students completing CHLD 6 Introduction to Child Development Curriculum will be able to apply principles of child development theories and current curriculum models in curriculum implementation.
Math Skills Review	LERN 49	Using a 3-point rubric constructed by LAC Math Faculty, more than 60% of the students will earn an average score of at least 2. Also, less than 20% will score 1 in any of the three categories. Students will be able to solve multi-step problems using more than one approach.
Music and Motor Development for Young Children	CHLD 62	Students completing CHLD 62 - Music and Motor Development for Young Children will be able to demonstrate the ability to create music using instruments such as percussion instruments, strings instruments, and wind instruments. Students completing CHLD 62 - Music and Motor Development for Young Children will be able to research and design music and motor curriculum to meet the assessed needs of young children. Students completing CHLD 62 - Music and Motor Development for Young Children will be able to create a repertoire of music and motor activities for young children. Students completing CHLD 62 - Music and Motor Development for Young Children will be able to plan and implement developmentally appropriate music and motor curriculum. Students completing CHLD 62 - Music and Motor Development for Young Children will be able to compare and contrast current research on the role of music and movement on children's development consistent with CA state standards.
Pre-Algebra	Math 50	Plot points and graph equations in two variables. Simplify and approximate square roots, and use them in application of the Pythagorean Theorem. Find perimeter and area of geometric figures. Evaluate ratios and percents, convert between percent and rational numbers, and solve equations and applications involving proportions and percents. Solve any linear equation with rational coefficients, and apply this ability in solving word problems. Determine factors and divisibility of any integer, identify prime numbers, and determine the least common multiple of any combination of whole numbers. Simplify algebraic expressions with any rational number coefficient (includes the ability to evaluate algebraic expressions and formulas involving any rational number.) Use the order of operations to simplify any arithmetic problem involving whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers in both fraction and decimal form. Demonstrate mastery of relevant vocabulary and notation. Students will feel that mathematics is a beneficial part of their education Math students feel they have the resources necessary for their success. Math 50 students will be able to solve a linear equation. Math 50 students will be able to simplify expressions.
Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs	CHLD 5	Identify historical context, learning theories, philosophies, and professional pathways in early childhood education, including ethical conduct and professional standards. Identify effective teacher characteristics and roles in early childhood programs, including planning, implementing, evaluating activities and environments, and collaborating with others. Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to investigate various foundations and theories in the field of early childhood education as a basis for forming a personal philosophy of teaching and developing professional goals Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to identify components of a play-based curriculum Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to apply observational skills and describe the relationship of observation, planning, implementation, and assessment in effective programming. Describe and analyze the characteristics of effective collaborative relationships and interactions between early childhood professionals, children, and families to support children's development Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to differentiate between program types (curriculum, environments, ethical standard, policies, etc.), quality standards, and licensing and regulation structures in early childhood settings. Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to identify children's developmental needs and processes and describe adaptations to curriculum and environmental design to support children's learning in all domains, including physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
Program Planning for the School Age Child	CHLD 74	Students completing CHLD 74 - Program Planning for the School Age Child will be able to articulate methods of guidance and discipline and relationship building appropriate for school-age children participating in school age care programs. Students completing CHLD 74 - Program Planning for the School Age Child will be able to assess, develop, and implement enrichment activities rin group care setting that support healthy development of school-age children in all areas of development. Students completing CHLD 74 - Program Planning for the School Age Child will be able to analyze principles of human development theories as they relate to the school-age child's growth and development. Students completing CHLD 74 - Program Planning for the School Age Child will be able to identify and utilize community resources to support school age care programs. Students completing CHLD 74 - Program Planning for the School Age Child will be able to identify and determine major components within the school-age care setting and how they affect their social, emotional, physical , cognitive and cultural development .
Teaching in a Diverse Society	CHLD 50	Students completing CHLD 50 will identify techniques and strategies to effectively advocate on behalf of young children and families against unfair policies and practices, and work collaboratively with others to promote equality. Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will evaluate early childhood education (ECE) indoor and outdoor learning environments, materials, and approaches for developmental, cultural, and linguistic appropriateness. Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will evaluate how personal values, beliefs, attitudes, biases, and experiences influence teaching approaches and interactions with children and families. Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will assess culturally-competent practices and responsiveness that build collaborative relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will examine early childhood program practices and policies that embrace and respect families' cultural values, attitudes, and beliefs regarding learning and development. Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will examine the impact of various societal influences on the development of children's social identities.

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