Course Syllabus

Development of the Young Child: Ages 3 - 8

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Course Description

This course explores processes of human development from 36 months to eight years of age. Emphasis is on the physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth of the child. Topics include developmental theories and research, assessment tools, design of inclusive integrated curriculum, and the concept of transition.

Essential Objectives

1. Discuss theories and research on child development from 36 months to 8 years of age (e.g. stages of development, theories of play, socialization theory, scaffolded learning theory, emergence of autonomy in the pre-school years, and early problem-solving).
2. Describe and recognize the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social milestones of children ages 36 months to 8 years of age (e.g. language development, socialization, and problem solving skills).
3. Demonstrate a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for children ages 36 months to 8 years (e.g. teaches self-help skills and nutritional choices, provides a range of opportunities for problem-solving).
4. Describe the impact of child-rearing philosophies on the development of a young child.
5. Identify and use tools for developmental assessment, including those relevant to personality, temperament, and learning styles.
6. Communicate effectively with others about pre-school development (e.g. family, co-workers, professionals including public and private school personnel).
7. Design an inclusive curriculum that builds on the strengths of the child, is individually and culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and integrates disciplines for pre-school children.
8. Identify and create the tools for the child and the family to make a healthy transition to other learning environments (e.g. special education services, elementary school, etc.).
9. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding the scientific method and in interpreting and evaluating statistical and other quantitative data as applied to human behavior.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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