Summer & Fall 2007 - West Los Angeles College

Fall 2007 Schedule of ClassesSEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATION SEC. NO HOUR DAY INSTRUCTOR LOCATIONCHILDDEVELOPMENTBehavioral & Social Sciences DivisionCharles Stapleton, ChairpersonCHILD DEVELOPMENT 001 -CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (UC:CSU) - 3 UNITSRECOMMENDED: For those interested in professions involving children.NOTE: It is recommended that all Child Development students take the Mathand English assessment placement test before or concurrently with this course.NOTE: This course is a prerequisite for Child Development 3, 4, 22 and 23.Required for Teaching Permit.This is an introductory Child Development course covering thetheoretical concepts of human development, focusing on growth anddevelopment from conception through adolescence. The physical,cognitive and psychosocial domains of development as well as theways in which nature and environment influence growth will bestudied within cultural and family context.0522 8:00-9:25 T Th BOERS, G CE 2060524 9:30-12:45 Sat BOERS, G CE 2060526 12:45-2:10 M W SHEPHERD, M CE 2060528 12:45-2:10 T Th SHEPHERD, M CE 2060529 9:00-3:15 Sun. GOMEZ, E MAA LOT(Section no. 0529 is a 7 Week Class - Starts 10/17/2007, Ends 12/9/2007)EVENING CLASSES3520 5:10-6:35 M W MOST, R B1 1003522 6:45-10:00 Th MAJORS, J CE 206CHILD DEVELOPMENT 002 - EARLY CHILDHOOD:PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES (CSU) - 3 UNITSPREREQUISITE: Verification of an annual tuberculosis test.NOTE: This course is a prerequisite for Child Development 3, 4, 22 and 23.Required for Teaching Permit.The student becomes aware of various types of educational programsavailable to children ages 0-8 years of age. The student will be exposedto career opportunities, the role and responsibilities of a teacher andage appropriate curriculum in Early Childhood programs. The studentwill study the field from historical and cultural perspectives. The studentwill study the curriculum components and teaching modalities that arecritical in an early learning program.0530 9:35-11:00 T Th FRAZIER, S CE 206EVENING CLASS3530 6:45-10:00 T EVANS, E SC 107CHILD DEVELOPMENT 003 -CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN I (CSU) - 3 UNITSPREREQUISITE: Child Development 1 and 2.NOTE: This course is a prerequisite for Child Development 22 and 23.Required for Teaching Permit.Many types of creative experiences for young children are exploredand curriculum is designed including sensory motor development,large and small motor development, art, crafts, music, movement,puppetry, dramatic play and group time activities.0532 3:20-6:35 Th EVANS, E SC 107CHILD DEVELOPMENT 004 -CREATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN II (CSU) - 3 UNITSPREREQUISITE: Child Development 1 and 2.NOTE: This course is a prerequisite for Child Development 22 and 23.Required for Teaching Permit.Many types of creative experiences for young children are exploredand curriculum is designed including sensory motor development,language development, literacy development, math, science,perceptual motor development, social studies, Anti-bias training, multicultural,age appropriate curriculum, pre-kindergarten guidelines,dramatic play and group time activities.0534 9:30-12:45 Sat EDWARDS, S CE 219EVENING CLASS3534 6:45-10:00 Th EVANS, E SC 107CHILD DEVELOPMENT 010 - CHILD HEALTH (CSU) - 3 UNITSRECOMMENDED: Child Development 1 and 2.NOTE: Required for Teaching Permit.This course includes information on the nutritional needs and physicaland mental well being of children from birth to adolescence.Information dealing with special problems/disabilities is included.Habits and attitudes towards health are discussed. Communityresources which are available to assist in the physical and mental wellbeing of the child are explored.0536 3:20-6:35 T SHEPHERD, M CE 206CHILD DEVELOPMENT 011 - HOME, SCHOOL, ANDCOMMUNITY RELATIONS (CSU) - 3 UNITSRECOMMENDED: Child Development 1 and 2.NOTE: Required for Teaching Permit.A study is made on the effect of children's homes, schools andcommunities on children's development. Special emphasis is placed onthe dynamics of human relations in the multicultural urban setting.Emphasis is placed on familiarizing students with techniques used inparent-teacher conferences to enable them to relate better to thefamilies of the children in their classrooms. Students are taught toperceive parents as partners in their child's educational experience.0538 11:10-2:25 Th FRAZIER, S SC 107EVENING CLASS3538 6:45-10:00 Th MONROE, R CE 220CHILD DEVELOPMENT 022 -PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT I - 4 UNITSPREREQUISITES: Child Development 1, 2, 3, and 4, with a grade of "C" or better.COREQUISITE: Child Development 48.NOTE: A tuberculosis test is required. Life scan fingerprinting is not requiredfor Practicum, but some institutions might request it. Practicum students areexempt by the State.Practicum students work in an Early Childhood program with childrenages 2 to 5 years of age under the supervision of a Master Teacher andthe Director of the Program. The student is observed and evaluated bythe College Practicum Instructor. The student must work a total of 90hours a semester. Emphasis is placed on developing and implementingcurriculum activities as well as evaluating classroom experiences foryoung children.EVENING CLASS3542 7:00-9:30 W EVANS, E SC 107& 6.00 hrs TBA EVANS, E WORK SITEWest Los Angeles College81www.wlac.edu