Course Syllabus
CHD 220 Methods and Materials for Teaching Young Children
I. Instructor Information
Dana Garner
Office: RM 204 Library, 2nd floor
256-228-6001 or 256-638-4418, ext.*2295
II. Course Information
A. CHD 220 Parenting Skills, 3 credit hours
B. Class Meets on Campus, Fridays 9-12:00
C. Room 203, library 2nd floor
III. Course Description
This course introduces childcare providers to important issues in parenting education, beginning with prenatal concerns and continuing through childhood years. Emphasis is placed on using effective parenting and childrearing practices including appropriate guidance methods. Students learn to apply parenting skills for diverse families. Upon completion, students will be more effective in working with families and young children. This course supports CIP code 19.0708.
A.Course Objectives
- Explain concepts, changes, and challenges in the family.
- Develop an appreciation for the concepts, changes, and challenges in parenting.
- Explain the impact of diverse cultures on parenting.
- Develop an appreciation for the impact of diverse cultures on parenting.
- Identify alternatives to biological parenthood.
- Develop an awareness of the impact of alternatives to biological parenthood on parenting skills.
B.Instructional Methods
This course will be taught using textbook, articles, videos, observations, and
interviews. Students will participate in hands-on learning experiences and
activities. Students are required to participate in classroom discussions, written
responses, and reflections on learning.
C.Course Applicability Statement:
This course is NOT a core requirement for the Child Development Associate of Applied Science Degree. This is one of several Child Development elective courses that can be applied as such to a two year degree in Child Development. Students should consult the current college catalog for other courses required in this major/program of study.
D.Course Transferability:
For specific information on the transferability of this course, please contact the Institution to which you plan to transfer. Students transferring to public institutions in Alabama may check course transferability by logging into the Statewide Transfer & Articulation Reporting System (STARS) at NACC home page.
- Textbook and Course Support Materials
- Parenting Today’s Children, Lynn R. Marotz and Sara Kupzyk
- Additional notes/materials/supplies provided by the instructor.
- Videos/DVD
- Library and LRC resources and services are available through NACC library
- Discussion Boards
V.Tentative Grading Plan
- Activities and Lesson Plans
- Video Discussions
- Chapter Quizzes
- Hands-On Project, Activity, or Assignments
- Exams: Mid-Term & Final
- Assignment Submission Policy- All assignments are expected to be submitted on time. Late assignments will not be accepted without a written doctor’s excuse. All chapter quizzes must be taken by the deadline or “0” points will be awarded.
- Final Examinations Final exams must be given at the published times specified in the class schedule. Any deviations from this must have prior approval of the Dean of Instruction. Every student is expected to take a final examination at the scheduled time. Under extenuating circumstances, a student may take a special delayed examination. Such delay must be approved by the instructor. Any student having approval for delayed examination will receive a grade of I (Incomplete). Students must take the delayed examination at a time designated by the instructor. If a grade of I is not changed through the Grade Change form, initiated by the instructor upon the student’s completion of work, the “I” changes to an “F” with the next semester’s grades.
IX. Attendance Policy
Regular class attendance is important for students to gain and demonstrate competencies
in course concepts and skills. Students are expected to accept responsibility for class
attendance and required to complete class assignments and examinations as scheduled
by instructor. Regular class attendance is important for students to gain and demonstrate
competencies in course concepts and skills. Discussion points, quizzes, activities and/or
reflection questions are due each class period to count as a daily grade. Daily
grades are worth 5-10 points each and cannot be made up for any reason.
X. Withdrawal Policy
Refer to College Catalog for information
XI. Disability Statement
It is the policy of NACC to make its services, facilities, and programs accessible to all people, including people with disabilities. If a disability prevents you from fully using the services and programs of NACC, contact Rita Ivey, ADA Student Contact and Compliance Officer in Office 109 B of the Student Center, or you may speak to someone in Admissions Office. NACC is an equal opportunity organization and is committed to providing accommodations with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable regulations
XII. Visitors in Class
Only students registered for class are allowed in the classroom. Students may not bring
Children, spouses or friends to class. This is to preserve the learning environment for all
Students. This is NACC policy.
XIII. All phones should be turned off during class. No texting during class.
Texting will be detrimental to your daily grade.
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Course Topic Outline
A. Concepts, CHANGES, and CHALLENGES IN Parenting
- Concepts in parenting
Definition of parenting
Parenthood
Parents as caregivers
Parenting behaviors
- Communication
- Guidance
- Other behaviors
- Changes and challenges in the family
Parenting and other roles
Nuclear family
Awareness of developmental characteristics and behaviors
- Ages
- Stages
Current and future issues
High risk families
-Definition
Teen Parents
Impact of Homelessness
Children with Special Needs
Long-Term Illness
Substance Abuse
Other Issues
-Childcare options
B. Diverse Family Types
- Parenting in diverse cultures
Definition of culture
Impact of cultural influences
Examples of diverse family cultural groups
Intra-cultural families
- Parenting Roles
Blended families
Different lifestyles
C. Alternatives to Biological Parenthood
- Foster Parenthood
Role of foster parenthood
Challenges for foster care
Factors affecting foster care
Siblings in foster care
- Adoption
Outcomes
Challenges
- Assisted reproduction
Artificial reproduction
In vitro fertilization
Surrogate mothers