Child Development
Course Syllabus
Lee Ann Ramey
Course Description:
Child development addresses the practical problems related to understanding the types and stages of human growth and development. Being able to recognize the effects of heredity and environment on human growth and development topics will be discussed. It also enables one to recognize the needs of exceptional children, promoting optimum growth and development in infancy, toddler, preschool, middle childhood, adolescent, and adulthood stages. Careers in child/human development will also be discussed.
Students enrolled in this course are eligible to join FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) which will help to develop your leadership skills through various activities during the year. Anyone interested in joining can see me or attend the first meeting of the school year. Dues for joining are $15.
Outline:
The following learning targets will be covered during the semester:
Students will:1. explain the areas of human growth and development.
2. recognize the effects of heredity and environment on human growth and development.
3. describe the stages of human growth and development across the lifespan.
4. compare and contrast prenatal development during each trimester of pregnancy.
5. categorize the types, characteristics and contributing factors of potential birth defects.
6. characterize the signs, symptoms, and process of giving birth.
7. identify factors that promote optimum growth and development in the infancy and toddler stages, including physical, social, emotional development and intellectual growth.
8. identify factors that promote optimum growth and development in the preschool and school-age stages including physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth.
9. recommend effective guidance techniques for dealing with inappropriate behavior.
10. plan and organize developmentally appropriate activities for the preschool and school-age child.
11. analyze conditions that influence human growth and development.
12. describe methods of identifying exceptional children.
13. identify health and safety issues for children.
14. assess the effects of abuse and neglect on children and families.
15. research and analyze information about careers in the field of child/human development.
16. utilize activities of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America student organization as an integral component of course content and leadership development.
17. apply math, science and communication skills within technical content.
18. demonstrate employability and social skills relevant to the career cluster.
Grading Scale:
The standards based grading scale will be used, with the following weights for these categories (according to school policy):
Formative Assessments – 20% (up to 2 retakes per assessment)
Summative Assessments – 60% (up to 1 retake per assessment)
KOSSA (EOC) Assessment – 20%
Required Materials:
The following items MUST be brought to class EVERY DAY:
1. Paper
2. Pencil/Pen
3. Folder
Failure to bring the required materials to class will result in points deducted from your daily participation grade. If you forget to bring paper and a writing utensil, it is your responsibility to find it BEFORE class begins. I will not provide pencils, but if you need paper, you can get it from the printer.
Procedures/Routines:
1. Fire Drill – When we have a fire drill all students are to leave the room quickly and in an orderly manner. As you exit the room, turn left; go down the end stairway, and out the side door. When you get outside, go across the road and stay as a group behind the guardrail so I can take attendance. (You cannot be in the roadway in the way of emergency vehicles.)
2. Tornado Drill – When we have a tornado drill, all students are to exit the room, turning left and going down the end stairway. When at the bottom of the stairs, students are to report to the hallway leading to room 109 (Ms. Potter’s room, sit “Indian style” facing against the wall, and cover your head.
3. Lock Down – If a “Lock Down” is announced, students are to proceed to the kitchen area, position themselves around the cabinets (so you cannot be seen from the door), and be quiet!
4. Hall Passes – Each student is given four emergency passes per semester. Do not ask to go unless it is an absolute necessity! To obtain permission to use a hall pass, you must raise your hand and I will come to you. Please do not interrupt me while I am talking! You must sign out in the classroom log and sign back in when you return. If you ask to use a hall pass more than four times, you will serve break detention for each extra pass used.
5. Nurse – If an emergency exists and you need to see the nurse, I will call to see if she is available to see you. Follow the same procedure as above to obtain permission from me to see the nurse. Then and only then, will you have permission to go to the nurse. If it is not an emergency, you must wait until after class to see the nurse.
6. Class Tardy – According to the policy, a student that is not IN his/her seat when the bell rings is considered tardy, unless they have permission to be out of their seat by the teacher. According to the Student Handbook, the following are consequences of an unexcused tardy to class:
First Unexcused Tardy One (1) Break Detention (minimum 10 minutes)
Second Unexcused Tardy Three (3) Break Detentions (minimum 10 minutes each)
Additional Unexcused Tardy One (1) Day ACP for each & Parent Notification
If you are tardy due to being in the office or speaking with another teacher about class work, make sure that you bring a signed note explaining why you are tardy. This will ensure that you will not be assigned break detention.
7. Raising Hand - Raise your hand if you have a question/want to answer a question, or need to sharpen your pencil (do it before class begins if at all possible). I will only call on students with their hands raised to answer questions, unless it looks as if you aren’t paying attention to the lesson. There will be no “call outs”. Please do not interrupt me when I am in the middle of talking to ask if you can throw away trash or go to the bathroom or nurse.
8. Attendance - When I call for attendance, please answer with “Yes, ma’am”, so I know you are present.
9. Assigned seating – Sit in your assigned seat at all times. Failure to do so will result in break detention. Please do not sit ON the tables or counters. Do not get out of your seat unless you are specified to do so. I reserve the right to reassign seats as necessary.
10. Bell Ringers – Every day you will have a bell ringer showing on the SmartBoard that you must complete within a timely manner after entering the room. Everyone will complete the bell ringer! When I walk into the room after the bell rings, I expect everyone to be QUIETLY working on the bell ringer. Bell ringers will be kept in your notebook and I will take them up at the end of every week, unless specified otherwise.
11. Textbooks – Because there are not enough textbooks for everyone, they are not assigned to the students. Students that need to borrow a textbook to do make up work can sign a book out with me and return it back to me the next day.
12. Answering door – If someone knocks on the door, I will answer it. Students are not allowed to answer the door. Also, if you are coming to the door because you’ve been to the office, restroom, or nurse; please knock loudly, but politely. If you beat, kick, or jiggle the door, I will not answer the door until you knock the right way and you will be given break detention for the disruption to the class.
13. Telephone – If the telephone rings, I will answer it. Students are not allowed to answer the phone. When you hear the phone ring that is a signal for you to be quiet and remain quiet until I am finished talking on the phone. Break detention will be assigned to anyone who is disruptive while I am on the phone.
14. Announcements – I expect you to be SILENT during any type of announcement coming over the intercom. This includes morning and afternoon announcements, as well as when they need a student in the room. In the event that the office buzzes into the room needing a student, everyone will be quiet. You are not allowed to talk to anyone on the intercom. Students breaking this rule, will be assigned break detention.
15. Turning in papers – I expect you to put your first and last name, block, and date on all papers that are turned in.
16. Finishing Early - When you finish your assignment early, I expect you to remain silent and find other work to do. I will have magazines, puzzles, brain teasers, or other things for you to do when you are finished with your assigned work. You do not need to be up walking around bothering other students.
17. Absences - If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to ask about missed assignments, before class begins for the day! You are expected to make up anything missed regardless of your absence status. Make-up work will be located in a folder in the designated area. You must turn in your make-up work before class begins or at the end of class.
18. Cheating and Plagiarism: According to school policy, if you are caught cheating or plagiarizing, you will be required to redo the practice or assessment. Consequence for being caught – 1 to 3 days of break detention or office referral/ACP.
19. Dismissal from Class - You do not leave the room when the bell rings! I will dismiss you! Please stay in your seat until dismissed, you are not allowed to line up at the door. (No one will leave the room until everyone is seated in their assigned chairs!) When leaving, please push your chairs under the table and throw all trash away in the trash can.
Classroom Rules/Expectations for Class:
Rules in the Student Handbook MUST be followed at all times. In addition to these rules, there are specific rules for my classroom that I ask that you also follow. Consequences for breaking the rules will be dealt with according to the teacher and the Teacher Handbook (these are also posted in the room).
1. Be polite at all times, respect each other’s opinions.
2. Do not talk while the teacher is talking or another student has the floor to speak.
3. Writing on/doodling on/or damaging the books, tables, chairs, or any other equipment in the room is strictly forbidden.
4. Sleeping is prohibited! If you are caught with your head down, you will receive a time-up for 10 minutes (meaning you will have to stand for this duration of time). If you are caught sleeping again, you will receive break detention. If this becomes a problem, you will be referred to the office.
5. Please throw all trash away before leaving.
Consequences for Being Disruptive:
When you are disruptive in my classroom, your name will be placed on the board. This will indicate a warning and you will be required to stay after class for one minute to discuss your behavior. When a checkmark is placed after your name, you will be required to stay after class for one minute to discuss your behavior AND you will be assigned break detention. Checkmarks made after this, will result in an automatic referral to the office for your disruption to my classroom. If you refuse to stay after class, it will result in an automatic office referral.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Bath County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Name and/or Title: Teresa Caudill, Title IX Coordinator
Address: 405 West Main Street, Owingsville, KY 40360
Telephone No.: (606) 674-6314
Name and/or Title: Christina Grace, Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Address: 405 West Main Street, Owingsville, KY 40360
Telephone No.: (606) 674-6314
Grievance procedures can be found by searching the Bath County Board of Education Online Manual: http://policy.ksba.org/B05 or by clicking the Online Manual link under Forms and Links on the district webpage.