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Discipline: Certificate: Child Development - Infant/Toddler Care Teacher Certificate N0864
Course Name Course Number Objectives
Infant Toddler Practicum Field Work Experience CHLD 87
  • Demonstrate developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate practices in supervised early childhood classrooms.
  • Analyze classroom space and daily routines and their effect on behavior and interactions of children and teachers.
  • Analyze student teaching experiences to inform and guide future teaching and collaborative practices.
Child and Adolescent Development CHLD 11
  • Students completing CHLD 11 - Child and Adolescent Development will analyze the importance of development in the early years and the interaction between maturational processes and social and environmental factors.
  • Students completing CHLD 11 - Child and Adolescent Development will be able to compare and contrast diverse theoretical, cultural and historical perspectives and contexts, including current research trends that relate to the study of child development.
  • Students completing CHLD 11 - Child and Adolescent Development will analyze major developmental milestones for children prenatal through adolescence in the areas of physical, psychosocial, cognitive, language and brain development using standard research methodologies.
  • Students completing CHLD 11 - Child and Adolescent Development will apply developmental theory to the analysis of child observations and interviews using objective evaluative techniques.
  • Students completing CHLD 11 - Child and Adolescent Development will differentiate characteristics of typical and atypical development at various stages of development.
Child, Family, School, and Community CHLD 1
  • Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will be able to examine and describe the agents of socialization (family, peers, school, media and community) and social issues that influence the developing child.
  • Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will be able to identify and analyze theories of socialization that address the interrelationship of child, family, and community as well as family systems, beliefs and dynamics that promote healthy family relationships.
  • Students enrolled in CHLD 1 will be able to analyze one’s own goals and sense of self as related to family history and life experiences, assessing how this impacts relationships with children and families.
  • Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will be able to critique strategies that support and empower families through respectful, reciprocal relationships to involve all families in their children's development and learning.
  • Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will evaluate evaluate community support services and agencies that are available to help families, develop referral skills that help children and families access empowering community resources and analyze effective advocacy skills that establish effectual public policies pertaining to children and families
  • Students completing CHLD 1 - Child, Family and Community will be able to critically assess how changing educational, political, social, economic and cultural factors directly impact the lives of children and families.
Health, Safety and Nutrition of Children CHLD 64
  • Students completing CHLD 64 - Identify laws and regulations supporting health, safety, and nutrition in children’s programs including mandated reporting and characteristics of abuse and neglect.
  • Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to evaluate regulations, standards, policies according to Title 22 California Health & Safety Codes.
  • Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to evaluate regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to health, safety, and nutrition in support of young children, teachers and families.
  • Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to analyze the nutritional needs of children at various ages and evaluate the relationship between healthy development and nutrition.
  • Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to identify health, safety, and environmental risks in children's programs in the indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to assess strategies to maximize the mental and physical health of children and adults in programs for all young children in accordance with culturally, linguistic and developmentally sound practice.
Infant and Toddler Care and Education CHLD 79
  • Students completing CHLD 79 will be able to observe, document, and reflect on infant and toddler play and interactions in a natural environment to plan curriculum for individual care and learning.
  • Students completing CHLD 79 will be able to identify delivery systems, licensing regulations, and quality indicators in infant and toddler care.
  • Students completing CHLD 79 will be able to describe and demonstrate reciprocal communication techniques that promote brain development and healthy relationships.
Infant and Toddler Development CHLD 73
  • Students completing CHLD 73 will be able to connect observed behaviors of children birth to 36 months to developmental concepts and theories in the physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional domains.
  • Students completing CHLD 73 will be able to analyze the multiple contextual influences on infant and toddler development including diverse family practices and environments.
  • Students completing CHLD 73 will be able to describe how attachment and neurobiological processes are crucial to Infants and Toddler development
  • Students completing CHLD 73 will be able to demonstrate knowledge of biological and environmental factors that influence pre-conception and prenatal health and development
Infant Toddler Practicum Seminar CHLD 86
  • Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum and environments based on observation and assessment of young children.
  • Students completing CHLD 86 will be able to utilize effective record keeping systems to document, assess, and track children’s progress.
  • Students completing CHLD 86 will be able to plan, implement, and evaluate curriculum using various techniques and teaching strategies based on the needs and interests of young children.
  • Students completing CHLD 86 will be able to apply understanding of current research and developmental theories to planning experiences for young children.
Infants at Risk CHLD 85
  • Students who complete CHLD 85 - Infants at Risk will be able to identify major agencies of support for families of at-risk infants and develop family service plans incorporating community agencies, support services, and other programs assisting infants with special needs
  • Students who complete CHLD 85 - Infants at Risk will be able to appraise prenatal risk factors and recommend appropriate interventions.
  • Students who complete CHLD 85 - Infants at Risk will be able to explain the in utero and neonatal problems associated with exposure to drugs and alcohol.
  • Students who complete CHLD 85 - Infants at Risk will be able to list key features of legislation related to serving families with at-risk infants.
Principles and Practices in Child Development Programs CHLD 5
  • Identify effective teacher characteristics and roles in early childhood programs, including planning, implementing, evaluating activities and environments, and collaborating with others.
  • Identify historical context, learning theories, philosophies, and professional pathways in early childhood education, including ethical conduct and professional standards.
  • Describe and analyze the characteristics of effective collaborative relationships and interactions between early childhood professionals, children, and families to support children's development
  • Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to apply observational skills and describe the relationship of observation, planning, implementation, and assessment in effective programming.
  • Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to identify components of a play-based curriculum
  • Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to differentiate between program types (curriculum, environments, ethical standard, policies, etc.), quality standards, and licensing and regulation structures in early childhood settings.
  • Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to investigate various foundations and theories in the field of early childhood education as a basis for forming a personal philosophy of teaching and developing professional goals
  • Students completing CHLD 5 will be able to identify children's developmental needs and processes and describe adaptations to curriculum and environmental design to support children's learning in all domains, including physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
Teacher, Parent, and Child Relationships CHLD 72
  • Students completing CHLD 72 - Teacher, Parent, and Child Relationships will be able to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate school related topics to families and utilize problem-solving skills when address parenting approaches.
  • Students completing CHLD 72 - Teacher, Parent, and Child Relationships will be able to compare and contrast various frameworks to develop effective strategies dealing with concerns that emerge when working with children and families in the school setting.
  • Students completing CHLD 72 - Teacher, Parent, and Child Relationships will be able to critically analyze theory, research and beliefs that affect family dynamics and the sequential changes in parent/child/school relationships.
Teaching in a Diverse Society CHLD 50
  • Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will evaluate early childhood education (ECE) indoor and outdoor learning environments, materials, and approaches for developmental, cultural, and linguistic appropriateness.
  • Students completing CHLD 50 will identify techniques and strategies to effectively advocate on behalf of young children and families against unfair policies and practices, and work collaboratively with others to promote equality.
  • Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will examine the impact of various societal influences on the development of children's social identities.
  • Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will examine early childhood program practices and policies that embrace and respect families' cultural values, attitudes, and beliefs regarding learning and development.
  • Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will assess culturally-competent practices and responsiveness that build collaborative relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Students completing CHLD 50 - Teaching in a Diverse Society will evaluate how personal values, beliefs, attitudes, biases, and experiences influence teaching approaches and interactions with children and families.