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Child Development Course Description: This technical laboratory course addresses knowledge and skills related to child growth and development from prenatal through school-age children, equipping students with child development skills. Students use these skills to promote the well-being and healthy development of children and investigate careers related to the care and education of children. Program Goals: The goal of this course is to teach and train students the importance of child growth development from prenatal through school-age children. This course is designed for students to understand the different developmental skills needed throughout their different age series.

Child Development Curriculum 1. Parenting Discuss emotional maturity and responsibilities of parenting Develop a self-assessment for judging a person’s readiness for parenthood Learn effective parenting skills Real Care Baby Simulator is assigned to each student for one weekend during the school year

2. Human Life Cycle * Conception and Prenatal Development * Pregnancy and childbirth * Empathy belly is used to simulate pregnancy; each student will wear it during one class period * Birth Defects/Genetics/Families * Brain development * SIDS * The physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the newborn from birth to one year * The physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the child from one to three * The physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the child from four to six years * The physical, emotional, social and intellectual development of the child from seven to twelve years old

4. Caring for Young Children Health and safety through all ages Child abuse Nutritional meals and snacks for children Child Care options Early Education choices 5. Careers in Early Childhood Education and Child CarePreparing for a career working with childrenLooking at job options, writing a resume, cover letter and practicing for an interview 3. Behavior and Observation of ChildrenSummarize the benefits of studying childrenExplain how learning typical behaviors can help to better understand childrenCompare and contrast theories about how children developLearn why observation is important in the study of child development

Grading Policy/Class Credit Student academic achievement shall be based upon the degree of mastery of the objectives which reflect the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). In order to be awarded a grade of “70” in a course or subject, a student must demonstrate 70% mastery of the TEKS in any recording period. Required Attendance In accordance with State law, a student may not be given credit for a class unless the student is in attendance for at least 90% of the days the class is offered. Students may have two college visit days their junior year and two their senior year. It is recommended that students obtain prior approval from their grade level counselor/administrator and a letter from the college or university verifying the visit.

. Calculation of Six-Week Averages All six-week averages shall be calculated on a percentage system for each type (category) of assignment. * Major Grades will comprise approximately 40% of the six-week average in all courses. * Major Grades include: Alternative Assessments, Examinations/Tests, Projects, Labs, Term Papers, Compositions, Benchmarks, Six-Week Tests, and other similar assignments. * Daily Grades Daily Grades will comprise approximately 60% of the six-week average in all courses. * Daily Grades include: Class Work, Notebooks, Labs, Quizzes, Homework and other similar assignments

Calculation of Semester Average All secondary courses will calculate and report a semester average. Calculated averages reported on Progress Reports or Report Cards may not exceed 100%. Grades recorded in a grade-book represent a confidential record for assessment of student performance. The semester average is determined using the six-week averages and the Semester/Final Exam. 1st Six-Week Average 30% 2nd Six-Week Average 30% 3rd Six-Week Average 30% Semester/Final Exam 10%

Homework/Quiz Policy Homework provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge, skills, and processes from previous learning to display their understanding. Homework should be considered extended learning opportunities for students to demonstrate mastery of concepts taught. Homework can be a necessary part of the instructional process that begins in the classroom, extends into the home, and provides a way for parents/guardians to become aware of the instructional program and their student’s educational program. Quizzes are short assessments, intended to take no more than 20 minutes to complete, and designed to evaluate a student’s level of understanding and progress towards instructional objectives. Quizzes do not have to be scheduled in advance.

Class Rules Be prepared each day to learn Bring your pen, pencil, and paper everyday Must have spiral for class. This will stay in room and used for notes. Notes do count as a daily grade! Cell-phone usage is only available at teachers discretion Watch your language and speak to each other with respect Turn in all of your work on time No bathroom passes allowed the first ten or last ten minutes of class If you are absent for class one day, it is your responsibility to get any work in which you missed Students must be sitting at desk in order to be dismissed from class Water is only drink allowed in class. Absolutely no FOOD! DO NOT TOUCH TEMPERATURE CONTROL IN CLASSROOM UNLESS I INSTRUCT YOU TO DO SO

Coach Wolf’s Schedule FIRST PERIOD--CHILD DEVELOPMENT ROOM 216 SECOND PERIOD--CHILD DEVELOPMENT ROOM 216 THIRD PERIOD--CONFERENCE PERIOD A LUNCH 4 TH PERIOD—FOOD SCIENCE ROOM 216 FIFTH PERIOD – FOOD SCIENCE ROOM 216 SIXTH PERIOD -- FOOD SCIENCE ROOM 216 SEVENTH PERIOD -- ATHLETICS