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 * Child Development 2 **

Advanced Child Development continues to study the stages of child development, from toddler through preschool and additionally includes interaction with children. The course requires much independent study. Each week a lesson will be introduced on Monday and the student will be required to fulfill the assignments during the week independently including study guides and tests from the textbook. Each student will also be required to visit the preschool weekly on an assigned day(s). During the course of the semester requirements will also include, observation of children, cooperating teacher evaluation, lesson plans and lessons taught at the preschool, presented for evaluation in a portfolio.

To improve the quality of life for Missouri’s children, performance competencies in the Child Development, Care and Guidance course taught in Family and Consumer Sciences Education programs enable students to: a) construct meaning pertinent to child care, guidance and supervision; b) communicate effectively with family members, child care agencies and professional service providers; c) solve problems based upon the developmental needs of children; d) make decisions that support the sound physical, mental and social development of children; and e) assess the impact of the parenting role in society.


 * 1) Assuming Leadership Roles as Responsible Family Members and Citizens
 * 2) Describing Diverse Roles in Parenting
 * 3) Analyzing Health Concerns and Needs During Prenatal Development
 * 4) Explaining Developmental Stages (Physical, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive)
 * 5) ** Justifying Interaction Choices **
 * 6) Distinguishing Health Concerns at Developmental Stages
 * 7) Identifying Guidelines for Creating Safe Environments
 * 8) Comparing Child Care Options
 * 9) Influencing Change in Environments
 * 10) Researching Key Careers

Approximate scoring of course requirements: 1st Quarter: Weekly Lessons: 50% of grade Preschool attendance, observations and evaluations: 40% Quarter Final: 10% 2nd Quarter: Weekly Lessons: 30% of grade Preschool attendance and evaluations: 30% Preschool lesson plans prepared, lesson plans taught and portfolio: 30% Final: 10% RESOURCES The Developing Child- Glencoe Videos, periodical articles, guest speakers, field study ENRICHMENTS Family, Career & Community Leaders of America STAR events