Program Review Summary Date: April 27, 2004
Discipline: CHILD DEVELOPMENT
1. Define the discipline in terms of relevance and student need.
Child Development programs have an ever increasing enrollment as 85% of children from birth to five receive out-of-home care. Government regulations are more demanding of higher educational levels of child care providers at every level (family child care, Headstart, private preschools).
2. Identify the courses taught in this discipline.
Child Development 1 - Child Growth and Development
Child Development 2 - Early Childhood: Principles and Practices
Child Development 3 - Creative Experiences for Children I
Child Development 4 - Creative Experiences for Children II
Child Development 5 - Puppetry I
Child Development 10 - Child Health
Child Development 11 - Home, School and Community Relations
Child Development 12 - Parent-Teacher-Child Interaction
Child Development 22 - Practicum in Child Development I
Child Development 23 - Practicum in Child Development II
Child Development 30 - Infant and Toddler Studies I
Child Development 36 - Children’s Literature/Storytelling
Child Development 38 - Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs I
Child Development 39 - Administration & Supervision of Early Childhood Programs II
Child Development 42 - The Child in a Multi-cultural Society
Child Development 45 - Programs with Children with Special Needs II
Child Development 46 - The School-Age Child
Child Development 60 - Introduction to Family Child Care I
Child Development 61 - Introduction to Family Child Care II
Child Development 62 - Developmental Profiles: Pre-birth through Age Eight
Child Development 63 - Creative Curriculum in a Family Child Care Setting
Child Development 65 - Adult Supervision/ Early Childhood Mentoring
Child Development 73 - Socialization and Diversity in Early Childhood Settings
Child Development 74 - Steps in Early Literacy
Child Development 75 - Child Safety
Child Development 76 - Math Readiness
Family & Consumer Studies 21- Nutrition
Family & Consumer Studies 48 — Food Safety Training
3. Identify factors that influence enrollment; such as, scheduling, combined sections, and unique circumstances.
Classes have maximum enrollment due to flexible scheduling, i.e. weekend and evening classes. Several classes are offered each evening providing choice.
4. List strengths and weaknesses in relation to student needs.
Strengths: All classes are offered both day and evening on rotating schedules. Classes are offered on Saturdays. One-unit classes have been developed to meet needs of students who need continuing education units to renew Child Development Permits.
Weaknesses: Classes are too large, leading to crowded conditions.
5. Review enrollment data in the LAHC Planning Resource Guide and verify the accuracy of the data and explain any unique circumstances of the discipline offering.
(Refer to Pages 59, 9& 99, 1 00 of the Fact Book & Planning Resource Guide)
Data provided appears accurate. Faculty are dedicated to changing course content to meet current needs of the employment community.
6. State conclusions and significant findings.
The Child Development Program ranks among the top in WSCH, Retention, and Completion rankings.
7. State a plan of action that would strengthen this discipline if indicated.
The plan of action is to continue to meet the growing academic and vocational challenges of the Child Development Program.
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