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CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
CDA 121 Techniques for Observing Children
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Development of techniques for observing, recording and interpreting behavior in children. Includes purpose of observation,
observation and collecting information, observation and assessment techniques, interpreting observations, individual
documentation, observation-based curriculum planning, behavioral and developmental milestones, and sharing
observations and assessments professionally.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CDA 126 Literature for Preschool Children
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Survey of materials and techniques for the selection and evaluation of children’s literature. Includes the importance of
literature for children, creating a developmentally appropriate environment for young readers, general categories of books,
importance of pictures/illustrations and storytelling, reading aloud to children, creating a story with children and the
teacher’s role.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Spring.
CDA 138 Building Parent and Classroom Connections
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Analysis of the specific attitudes, philosophies and practical techniques in building relationships with families for teachers.
Includes families today, overview of family involvement, benefits of and barriers to teacher-family partnerships, at the
beginning with parents and children, informal communications with families, parent-teacher conferences, home visits,
families in the classroom, community involvement, working with families from diverse backgrounds and families in
particular circumstances, resolving troublesome attitudes and behaviors, and parent-involvement programs that work.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CDA 155 Understanding How Children Learn and Develop
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Exploration of the cognitive learning progression of children birth through age 8. Includes introduction of various theorists,
ways children learn, and the family and community influences and support toward a child’s learning and the teacher’s role.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CDA 161 Principles of Social Competence
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Analysis of self-concept in children. Includes self-concept/self-image, primary factors, uniqueness of each child,
environment, accepting and expressing feelings appropriately, observation, expressing emotions, activities for expression
of feelings, and exploration of feelings.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CDA 170 Ages and Stages of Young Children: Prenatal through Toddler
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Examination of the developmental stages pre-birth to age three years. Includes general principles and theories of
development, biological and environmental factors, conception to birth, infant developmental, toddler developmental
milestones, issues in infant care, and toddler care issues.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CDA 173 Ages and Stages of Young Children: The Preschool Years
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Examination of the developmental stages of preschool children ages 3 to 5 years. Includes general principles and theories
of development, physical characteristics, pattern of motor skill development, cognitive development, socio-emotional
development, developmental concerns and challenges and family involvement.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
CDA 211 Small and Large Muscle Development
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Examination of small and large muscle development and its relationship to cognitive learning. Includes overview of
small/large muscle development, specific sequence, orderly process, practice, characteristics of the large and small
muscle, activities and environment to promote muscle development, supervision and guidance, and observation and
assessment. Also includes a variety of spontaneous and planned activities.
Information: All CDA courses require college-level reading and writing.
Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
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