Welcome to Child Development

and

Psychology!

Miss Mahan

Family Consumer Science and Health Education Teacher

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Child Development and Psychology provides students with knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are needed to promotegrowth and development of children in the family, school, community, and workplace settings. This course teaches characteristics that are neededin careers involving child development and psychology. Characteristics include communication, management, leadership, and thinking skills. In this course we will analyze and observe children, parents, families, caregivers, and professions within the Child Development field.

This course adheres to the NYS Child Development and Psychology Learning Standards.

Books:

“A Child Called It” by David Pelzer

“The Lost Boy” by David Pelzer

“The Developing Child” Student Edition: 2nd Edition by McGraw-Hill, Glencoe

Content Topics

A. Introduction to Child Development and Psychology (IC)

  1. Benefits of Studying Children
  2. Cultural and Historical Perspectives of Child Development and Psychology
  3. Principles of Growth and Development
  4. Research and Theories of Child Development and Psychology
  5. Career Paths in Child Development and Psychology
  6. Current Issues, Events, and Technological Advances

B. Observing Children (OC)

1. Purpose of Observing

  1. Types and Techniques of Observing
  2. Scientific Research Method and Collection of Data
  3. Using Data to Understand and Guide Development

C. Child, Family, and Community Connections (CFC)

1. Impact of Family

  1. Parenting Roles, Responsibilities, and Practices
  2. Child Care Options
  3. Support Systems and Resources
  4. Current Issues, Events, and Technological Advances

D. Prenatal Development (PR)

  1. Biological Processes
  2. Genetics and Environmental Factors
  3. Stages of Prenatal Development
  4. Current Issues, Events, and Technological Advances

E. Postnatal Period (PO)

1. Newborn Characteristics and Abilities

  1. Neonatal Assessment
  2. Needs of the Newborn and Family Members

4. Current Issues, Events, and Technological Advances

F. Infancy (IN)

1.Growth and Development

2.Developmentally Appropriate Care and Practices

3.Nutrition, Health, and Safety

4. Current Issues, Events, and Technological Advances

G. Toddlerhood (T)

  1. Growth and Development

2Developmentally Appropriate Care and Practices

3Nutrition, Health, and Safety

4Current Issues, Events, and Technological Advances

H. Preschool (PS)

  1. Growth and Development
  2. Developmentally Appropriate Care and Practices

3Nutrition, Health, and Safety

4Current Issues, Events, and Technological Advances

I. School Age (SA)

  1. Growth and Development
  2. Developmentally Appropriate Care and Practices
  3. Nutrition, Health, and Safety
  4. Current Issues, Events, and Technological Advances

J. Special Challenges for Children (SC)

1. Children in Crisis

2. Exceptional Children

3. Current Issues, Events, and Technological Advances

Student Expectations:

In order for students to be successful they must:

  1. Attend all classes
  2. Come to class prepared
  3. Follow school and classroom rules
  4. Actively participate in class
  5. Complete all required assignments
  6. See teacher to make up work after being absent

Grading students will be evaluated in the following areas:

  1. Class participation 35%
  2. Assignments, projects 25%
  3. Tests/Quizzes 25%
  4. Homework 15%

Extra Help:

Students may see teacher for extra help at any time!

Materials:

  • 1 subject spiral notebook
  • 1 large pocket folder
  • Pens and/or Pencils
  • The school will provide you with an assignment book

*Most late assignments will result in dropping one letter grade per day late. There will be some assignments that will NOT be accepted late.

4 / 3 / 2 / 1 / 0
Class Participation / Student is always attentive and always takes an active part in discussion/ activities / Student is attentive but rarely contributes in class discussion/ activity / Student is sometimes attentive, never contributes in class discussion/ activity / Student is rarely attentive and does not contribute in class discussion/ activity / Student is not attentive and does not contribute in class discussion/ activity
Assignments/
Projects / Quality of work is excellent / Quality of work is good / Quality of work is satisfactory / Quality of work is in need of improvement / Quality of work is unacceptable
Test/Quiz / Average of 90-100 work / Average of 80-89 work / Average of 70-79 work / Average of 65-69 work / Average of 64-below work
Homework / All assignments completed and handed in / 1 missing or incomplete assignment / 2 missing or incomplete assignments / 3 missing or incomplete assignments / 4 missing or incomplete assignments

I have read the course syllabus and understand and agree with all the rules ,regulations, content, and what is expected of me/my child.

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Student Signature

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Parent Signature