Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

school and early school-age children. Discussion
and planning of developmentally
appropriate curriculum that supports children's
understanding of life, earth and
physical science concepts. Exposure to
formal, informal and incidental science activities
and direct use of science materials.
Analysis of the teacher's role in incorporating
science concepts within the total program
for children. 18 lecture hours.
CHLD 124
Mathematics for Children
1 Unit
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
The student will gain knowledge of practical
mathematics activities to use with preschool
and early-school age children.
Planning of developmentally appropriate
math curriculum activities. Analysis of relevant
theories of child development. Designed
to provide the student with
opportunities to experience directly and
evaluate mathematical materials. 18 lecture
hours.
CHLD 130
Infant Development and Group Care
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course focuses on the development
of the infant and on the dynamics of infant
group care. Methods of providing care
designed for physical, emotional, social,
and intellectual development will be
stressed. The health and safety requirements
of the state and county are included.
54 lecture hours. CSU
CHLD 134
Parent-Child Interaction
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course explores dynamics of parentchild
relationships. Students will analyze
the process of being a parent, considering
both internal and external forces that have
influences. A focus on children from birth
to adolescence will include understanding
developmental needs. A problem solving
approach to the parent-child interaction
will be examined to promote positive relationships
within a harmonious family atmosphere.
54 lecture hours. CSU
CHLD 140
Before/After-School Programs
3 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of CHLD
111.
An overview of quality school-age childcare
programs based on good child development
principles and practices. This
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course includes community resources, environment,
staffing, activities, homework
assistance, discipline and relationships.
This class meets the Title XXII licensing
requirements for personnel in school-age
programs. 54 lecture hours.
CHLD 142
Parent Teacher Partnership
1 Unit
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course will focus on planning and implementing
educational programs that
supports successful parent-teacher partnerships.
Analyses of family patterns, parent
involvement, teaching techniques, and
policy. Barriers to good parent-teacher relationships
are analyzed and solutions
generated. Emphasis is placed on building
partnerships within the preschool and
early-school age classroom. 18 lecture
hours.
CHLD 144
Health, Safety and Nutrition for
Young Children
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course provides an overview of
health, safety and nutrition issues, policies,
and procedures and focuses on the
development of health, safety and nutrition
curricular materials. 54 lecture hours.
CSU
CHLD 145
Child Abuse Education
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course is a comprehensive overview
of the research in the area of child abuse
including physical, emotional, sexual
abuse and neglect. The causes and effects
of child maltreatment will be suited. Prevention
and support services, treatment
modalities, and crisis intervention will be
explored. 54 lecture hours.
CHLD 147
Computers in Early Childhood Programs
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
Students will be introduced to computer
use in Early Childhood Programs. Hardware
requirements will be reviewed and
students will have an opportunity to use
and evaluate a database program designed
for Early Childhood Programs.
54 lecture hours.
CHLD 150
Multi-Culture Anti-Bias Classroom
3 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course is designed to assist students
in becoming more effective teachers of individuals
from backgrounds other than
their own. Included is an examination of
concepts of culture, ethnicity, gender, sex,
prejudice and discrimination and an analysis
of the appropriateness of current educational
theories relating to a diverse
society. Emphasis will be given to increasing
understanding of subcultures based on
race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, language,
family background and income.
The development of bias free curriculum
models, methods and philosophies will be
examined. 54 lecture hours. CSU
CHLD 154
Observing and Recording Behavior
3 Units
Prerequisites: CHLD 110 or CHLD 111
or PSY 206 and CHLD 112 and CHLD
114.
This course will focus on principles of observation,
collection, organization, and
uses of data. Observation as the basis for
evaluation of children's skills and the formulation
of lesson plans will be the basis
of field work assignments. Students will
practice a variety of techniques in a variety
of different settings. Students will organize
data gathered for use in lesson
planning and parent conferencing.
54 lecture hours.
CHLD 156
Practicum A in Early Childhood Education
2 Units
Prerequisites: CHLD 110 or PSY 206
and CHLD 112, 114, 154, and 9 units
from the following: CHLD 120, 121,
122, 123, 124, 134, 142, 144, 150,
160, 164.
This course is designed to provide the student
with opportunities to identify, develop,
and implement appropriate
activities which support the total growth
of the whole child. Emphasis is placed on
teacher planning and implementation of
curriculum, environment design, documentation
of children's learning, and parent
involvement. Advocacy for children
and families in social policy and critical
evaluation of early childhood
programs/philosophies will be examined.
18 lecture hours, 54 hours field work.
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