Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

portfolios, and multiple assessment
methods are explored. Advantages
and disadvantages of observation
techniques, observer bias and cultural
considerations are discussed. This
course meets the Department of Social
Services Classification Indicator DS
3 and applies toward the State of
California Title V requirement for the
Child Development Permit.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 115
Creative Art Experiences for Children
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is appropriate for
students interested in facilitating
and supporting creativity in group
care and educational environments
for children. The course provides a
comprehensive study of creativity
and its impact on child development.
A developmental perspective will be
utilized as students explore creative
art and its impact on the whole child,
the artistic development process,
aesthetics, the elements of art, specific
art program approaches, artistic
styles, facilitating and supporting
creative art experiences for children,
art assessment techniques and specific
art experiences. The course meets
State of California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing requirements
for the Child Development Permit
and Department of Social Service
Classification Indicator DS3.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 118
Development of Science and Math
Experiences
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course provides a framework
from which to explore the theories,
philosophies, principles, and
implementation of science and math
experiences for children from birth to
early adolescence. Emphasis is placed
upon theoretical and developmental
foundations with practical application
in the form of developmentally
appropriate activities for use in the
school and the child care center.
This course is targeted for students
preparing for a career in teaching
children. This course meets State of
California Teacher Credentialing
requirements for the Child
Development Permit and Department
of Social Services Classification
Indicator DS3.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 119
Music and Movement for Children
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ESL 197 or
appropriate assessment; READ 022 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course offers a framework
for providing developmentally
appropriate music and movement
principles and experiences for
children birth to early adolescence.
The developmental characteristics of
movement and music abilities will
be outlined along with the basics
of movement and music education.
Students will participate in music
and movement related activities.
This course is designed for students
interested in working with children in
group care and educational programs.
This course meets State of California
Teacher Credentialing requirements
for the Child Development Permit
and Department of Social Services
Classification Indicator DS3.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 120
Experiences in Language Arts
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for students
who are interested in promoting and
facilitating the language development
of children. The course is a study
of philosophies, principles and
implementation of language arts
experiences for children from birth to
early adolescence. The theoretical basis
of language development and systems
of teaching literacy will be addressed.
Literature, dramatics, flannel board
stories, puppetry, and storytelling
are incorporated into the course as
strategies for language acquisition as
well as literacy activities. The course
meets State of California Commission
on Teacher Credentialing requirements
for the Child Development Permit
and Department of Social Service
Classification Indicator DS3.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 128
Child Growth and Development
During the School Years
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course focuses on the
developmental needs of children
from 5-14 years and will include
the physical, cognitive, linguistic,
social and emotional aspects of the
school-age child. Emphasis will be
placed on gaining an understanding
of various strategies that address the
needs of school-aged children. This
course is directed towards students
seeking employment in educational
programs for school-age children.
The course meets State of California
Teacher Credentialing requirements
for the Child Development Permit
and Department of Social Services
Classification Indicator DS5.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 129
School-Age Care Supervision and
Administration
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course presents the principles
of administration and supervision
of school-age care programs. Topics
covered include: characteristics
of a quality program; staff roles;
school-age children’s development;
developmentally-appropriate discipline
and guidance, environment, and
curriculum; policies and procedures
for program operation; and laws and
regulations. The unique features of a
school-age care program as opposed to
a preschool child care program or the
regular school day will be addressed.
Students taking this course will be
prepared for a position working as an
administrator or supervisor in a schoolage
care program. This course meets the
State of California Teacher Credentialing
requirements for the Child Development
Permit and Department of Social Service
Classification Indicator DS 5.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 130
School-Age Child Care and
Curriculum
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is meant for students
interested in providing enrichment
curriculum for school-age children
enrolled in out of school child care
programs. The course focuses on the
development and implementation
of developmentally appropriate
curriculum. Topics covered include
developmental theories, issues related
to the growth and development of
school-age children and teaching
methods and practices that utilize
that knowledge. The course meets
State of California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing requirements
for the Child Development Permit
and Department of Social Service
Classification Indicator DS5.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 208
Child, Family and Community
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course critically assesses
how educational, political and
socioeconomic factors directly impact
the lives of children and families.
Topics covered include theories of
the socialization process; changes
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