Child Development

$295.00
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Grade:

9-12

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Duration:

1 Semester

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Credit:

0.5

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Prerequisites:

None

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Materials:

None

This high school elective course is designed to help prepare students for their responsibilities as parents and caregivers of children.

Description
Outline

In this course, students will learn about childcare development and the caring of children. Students who work as a babysitter, a camp counselor, or at a daycare would benefit from the material presented. Topics covered include prenatal development through pre-adolescence, and the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development is covered. Also included is a module on health and safety issues.

Major Concepts

 

Prenatal Development
Preparing for Birth
The Baby’s Arrival
The First Year: Physical Development
The First Year: Emotional and Social Development
The First Year: Intellectual Development
The Toddler Years: Physical Development
The Toddler Years: Emotional and Social Development
The Toddler Years: Intellectual Development
Ages Four–Six: Physical Development
Ages Four–Six: Emotional and Social Development
Ages Four–Six: Intellectual Development

 

Modules 1-6

Course Syllabus