Course Description: This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory. Emphasis is on responsibilities of parents, readiness for parenting, and the influence parents have on children while providing care and guidance. Skills in planning, communication, resource management, and problem solving are reinforced. / EOC CTE Postassessment
AP/IB Teacher-made
final exam

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1 / PC01.01 / In what ways should a person be ready before becoming a parent? / Readiness Characteristics for Parenting
Readiness Factors to Consider Before Becoming A Parent / Examine the many characteristics and factors that affect the decision to become a parent
Examine Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs
Classify skills, objects, and situations within categories of Maslow’s Hierarch of Human Needs
Classify guidelines for parents to meet children’s needs
Compare rewards and challenges of parenting
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10 / PC01.02 / How is teen sexuality expressed?
How are responsible decisions about abstinence versus sexual activity made?
What are risks to the mother and baby during pregnancy? / Teen Sexuality
Responsible Decisions About Abstinence Versus Sexual Activity
Teen Pregnancy / Examine changes in teen sexuality through physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development
Examine teen pregnancy issues
Explain the risk and results of teen pregnancy for mother and baby
Identify types of sexually transmitted diseases, myths, symptoms and prevention
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PC02.01
(continued) / What types of child care are available and what are their characteristics?
What factors need to be considered when choosing a child care program? / General Types of Child Care Providers/Facilities
Specific Types of Child Care Providers/ Facilities
Factors that Influence Selection of Childcare Sites / Examine factors to consider when choosing child care
Compare information about the different types of child care
Review issues related to selecting a quality child care program
Compare child care programs for different ages
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19 / PC02.02 / What is a safe, secure environment for children?
How can accidents and injuries be prevented?
How can children be taught safe practices?
How can children be made to feel safe and secure during crises? / Safe, Secure Environments for Children
Ways to Prevent Injuries
Ways to Teach Children Safe Practices
Events/Crises That Affect A Sense of Security / Review the meaning of a safe, secure environment for children
Identify was to prevent accidents and injuries
Identify was to teach children safe practices
Illustrate guidelines for stranger awareness
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24 / PC02.03 / What careers are available in child care and education?
What are the educational requirements, duties and responsibilities, and skills and aptitudes needed for careers in child care and education? / Careers in Child Care and Education / Examine careers related to working with children by education level
Review terms used in child care and education
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28 / PC03.01 / How do heredity and environment influence traits of children?
What are some long-term effects of prenatal development? / Environmental Influences on Birth Defects
Hereditary Influences on Prenatal Development and Birth Defects
Combined Influence of Heredity and Environment on Prenatal Development and Birth Defects / Classify statements as hereditary or environmental influences
Examine the long-term effects of birth defects
Explain factors that cause birth defects
Classify birth defects
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34 / PC03.02 / How does a baby develop from conception to birth?
What are common signs of pregnancy?
What are the changes a mother experiences during pregnancy? / Conception
Signs of Pregnancy
Prenatal Development of Baby and Mother / Review what happens during conception
Review the early signs of pregnancy
Review what takes place during the trimesters of pregnancy
Explain the prenatal changes that can harm the baby and mother
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39 / PC03.03 / What can a woman do to have a healthy pregnancy?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of delivery at different locations?
What are the types of delivery? / Components of A Healthy Pregnancy and Delivery
Types of Delivery
Examining the Newborn / Examine the components of a healthy pregnancy
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different location, methods of delivery, and personnel chosen
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45 / PC04.01 / How does one care for an infant’s physical development during the first 12 months? / Patterns of Physical Development
Categories of Growth and Development During the First Year
Influences on Physical Development
Infant Physical Care / Examine the physical development of an infant
Explain the meeting of the patterns of development
Illustrate the physical development of parts of the body
Illustrate the physical changes and care during the first year
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48 / PC04.02 / How are emotional development and social development of infants similar?
How are emotional development and social development of infants different? / Emotional Development
Social Development / Compare the similarities between emotional and social development
Compare the early signs of emotional and social development
Compare infant emotional and social development milestones
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52 / PC04.03 / How can the caregiver stimulate brain development in an infant?
How does each of the five senses affect an infant’s learning?
How do infants attempt to communicate?
In what ways can caregivers aid in the language development of infants? / Brain and Cognitive Development of the Infant
Characteristics of Language Development of an Infant / Examine the parts and functions of the brain
Examine how the five senses stimulate an infant’s learning
Examine ways that infants communicate with others
Examine how children develop language skills
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PC04.04
(continued) / What challenges do individuals face when they become parents? / Challenges for New Parents / Examine the challenges of being a new parent
Interpret adapting to new parent routines
Examine solutions for the challenges of new parents
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60 / PC05.01 / What are the physical characteristics of a toddler?
What is involved in the cognitive development of a toddler?
What care is necessary for a toddler? / Physical Characteristics of Toddlers
Cognitive Characteristics of Toddlers
Caring for Toddlers / Examine the physical characteristic of toddlers
Illustrate fine and gross motor skills
Explain the cognitive characteristics of toddlers
Illustrate methods of toddlers’ learning
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63 / PC05.02 / How does a toddler develop emotionally?
How does a toddler develop socially? / Emotional Development of Toddlers / Examine the emotional development of the toddler
Examine appropriate ways to respond to toddlers’ needs
Illustrate types of play of toddlers
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67 / PC05.03 / What are some examples of parenting styles?
What are some methods for guiding toddlers’ behavior?
What are some methods for dealing with inappropriate behavior of toddlers?
What are some methods for dealing with specific inappropriate behaviors of toddlers? / Parenting Styles
Methods for Guiding Toddlers’ Behavior
Methods for Dealing with Inappropriate Behaviors of Toddler / Illustrate characteristics of parenting styles
Illustrate methods for guiding children’s behavior
Examine the methods for dealing with specific behaviors of toddlers
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PC06.01
(continued) / What is the physical development of children ages three through six?
What are the emotional developments of children ages three through six?
What are the social needs of children ages three through six?
What special care needs do children ages three through six have? / Physical Characteristics of Children Ages Three Through Six
Emotional Characteristics of Children Three Through Six
Social Characteristics of Children
Physical Care of Children Ages Three Through Six- Life Skills / Examine the physical, emotional, and social characteristics of children three through six
Compare the emotional and social development of children ages three through six
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77 / PC06.02 / How do children learn?
How do children learn right from wrong? / Cognitive Development of Children Three Through Six
Moral Development / Examine the meaning of cognitive development
Classify cognitive milestones of children three to six
Examine multiple intelligences
Examine moral development
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82 / PC06.03 / What are some methods for guiding behavior?
What are some methods for dealing with inappropriate behavior of children ages three through six? / Methods for Guiding Children Ages Three Through Six / Examine methods for guiding the behavior of children three through six
Demonstrate ways to avoid child abuse and neglect
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