Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHILD DEVELOPMENT LECTURE #734
Grades: 10-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisite: Must complete Child Development Lecture #734 in order to enroll
in the Child Development Practicum #735.
This course is designed for students who are interested in working with young
children in future careers such as teaching, psychology, social work, medicine,
child advocacy, etc. Students will study the physical, emotional, and cognitive
development of children from prenatal development to early childhood; with
particular focus on the preschool aged child. This lecture class does not work
directly with the preschoolers - it is the prerequisite for the practicum (#735)
course.
Full year course, meets on alternate days, 2.5 credits.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT PRACTICUM # 735 (meets in the Preschool)
Grades 11-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisite: Must have completed the Child Development Lecture #734 (can be
taken concurrently with permission from teacher and counselor)
This course provides students with the opportunity to work directly with 3 -5
year old children on a daily basis in the Child Development Preschool. Students
will gain experience with curriculum planning and teaching methods as well as
using observation and evaluation techniques. Learning experience will focus on
the practical application of child development principles studied in Child
Development Lecture #734. This laboratory course meets daily in the preschool
located in the high school (West Wing).
Full year course, 5 times per week, 5 credits.
Note: If a student successfully completes two years of the Child Development
Practicum class and one year of Child Development Lecture, upon graduation,
they may submit application to receive a Level 1 Certification from the
Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care which qualifies the
student for greater job responsibility in child care settings.
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