Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

CD 228
Early Childhood Education Practicum
Prerequisite: CD 106, CD 110, and CD
111
Transfers to: CSU
As a result of taking this course
students will be able to effectively
put into practice in the classroom the
components of a developmentally
appropriate early childhood
education program. Emphasis will
be placed on observing and assessing
young children in order to create
an optimal environment, writing
suitable goals and objectives and
implementing developmentally
appropriate educational experiences
in all developmental domains.
Demonstrating teaching competencies
and implementing broad classroom
management strategies will also be
included. This course is designed for
students looking for a supervised
field/laboratory experience in an early
childhood setting. The course meets
The Department of Social Services
Classification Indicator DS3 and
applies towards the State of California
Department of Education Title V Child
Development Permits.
3 Units
36 Lecture hours
54 Lab hours
CD 229
Literacy Development 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 literacy development in
children enrolled in group care and
educational environments. Focus
is on effective skills and techniques
utilized by teachers and caregivers to
enhance the development of Emergent
Literacy skills throughout childhood.
Students will develop knowledge of
the sequence of Literacy and Language
Development, Developmentally
Appropriate Practices in classroom
environments and a Balanced Literacy
Approach. Effective assessment,
curriculum and techniques to
promote skill development will also
be introduced. 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 230
Family Child Care
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course is designed for students
who want to open and operate a
family child care program. Emphasis
will be placed on the management
and operation of a family child care
facility including how to create a
budget, advertisement, recruitment
of children, and conforming to State
of California Title 22 regulations.
This course will also cover effective
parent communication, setting up
an appropriate environment and
community resources. This course
meets the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing requirements
for the Child Development Permit
and the Department of Social Services
Classification Indicator DS3.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 231
Curriculum for Family Child Care
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 preparing to work in a family
child care program or to operate their
own program. This course provides
an overview of the fundamentals
of planning and implementing a
curriculum for family child care.
Emphasis is placed on understanding
the importance of a philosophy
statement, goals and objectives for
lesson plans, setting up the physical
environment, the caregiver’s role,
and the parent’s role. The unique
challenges of organizing a home as a
learning environment, dealing with
multi-age groups, and small groups
will also be addressed. This course
meets the California Commission on
Teacher Credentialing requirements
for the Child Development Permit
and the Department of Social Services
Classification Indicator DS3.
3 Units
54 Lecture hours
CD 232
Educating Children with Special
Needs
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: CSU
This course will prepare students and
parents to participate in the planning
and implementation of programming
for children with special needs. The
course focuses on supporting the
educational process of children with
special needs within group settings
utilizing multidisciplinary approaches
that incorporate the family in the
planning and implementation of
programming. Topics will include
assessment, diagnosis, appropriate
placement, individualized program
planning and educational approaches
and adaptations. Criteria outlined
by laws regarding Special Education
and court rulings will be addressed
along with the issue of program
accountability. 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 299
Directed Study: Child Development
Transfers to: UC, CSU
The course is intended for students
who have the ability to assume
responsibility for independent work
and to prepare written or oral reports
and/or appropriate projects; who
possess a 2.5 overall grade point
average and/or a 3.0 grade point
average in a major, or for whom the
instructor feels an exception should
be made. Directed Studies may be
developed from any topic arising from
or related to a course of study that will
result in developing depth and breadth
in that subject area. The project title
will vary with each individual project.
Students will be expected to meet on a
regular basis with their faculty sponsor
and submit a final report or project.
One unit of credit will be awarded for
48 hours of directed studies, 6 hours
of which must be with an instructor.
A student may take this course for a
maximum of 4 units within a discipline,
but may not accumulate more than a
total of 12 units college wide.
1 to 3 Units
48 to 144 Hours
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CHINESE
Division of Communications &
Languages
CHIN 101
Chinese I
Advisory: ENGL 035 or ESL 198 or
appropriate assessment; READ 023 or
appropriate assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course provides the student
with an introduction to the Chinese
language and culture. The course
stresses oral and written proficiency
through fundamental use of Chinese
pronunciation and the Pinyin
Spelling System. Students will also
receive an introduction to Chinese
characters. In addition to classroom
discussion, students receive intensive
individualized oral-aural practice
in the language laboratory via
interactive websites, audio CDs, video
programs, and CD ROMs. Various
facets of Chinese history, culture
and civilization will also be analyzed
via cross-cultural comparisons. This
course is intended for those interested
in learning to speak Chinese as well
as for those seeking a degree in the
Chinese language.
4 Units
72 Lecture hours
18 Lab hours
CHIN 102
Chinese II
Prerequisite: Completion of CHIN 101
with a “C” or better, or completion of
2 years high school Chinese with a “C”
or better
Advisory: READ 023 or appropriate
assessment
Transfers to: UC, CSU
This course is a continuation of the
essentials of the Chinese Language.
The course stresses oral and written
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