2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

CD V62 - INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMS IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT AND CURRICULA - 3 Units
Prerequisite: current negative TB test report
Recommended preparation: CD V02 or HEC V23 or HEC V24 or PSY
V05
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course includes a review of the historical roots of early
childhood programs and the evolution of the practices promoting
advocacy and professional ethics. It examines the principles of
developmentally appropriate learning environments and constructive
adult-child interactions. Students are introduced to teaching
strategies based on a foundation of relationships and knowledge
of child development that support physical, social, emotional, and
cognitive development for all children.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 62. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V63 - INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT - 3 Units
Prerequisite: current negative TB Test report
Recommended preparation: CD V02 or HEC V23; and CD V62
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents an overview of knowledge and skills related
to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young
children. Students will examine the early childhood teacher's role
in supporting the learning and development of children from birth
through age six with an emphasis on the essential role of play. The
course also includes an overview of curriculum planning in content
areas such as language and literacy, social and emotional learning,
sensory learning, art and creativity, and math and science.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V64A - PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT:
OBSERVATION AND ASSESSMENT - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CD V02 or HEC V23; CD V62 and CD V63; and current
negative TB test report
Hours: 2.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory weekly
The course focuses on the appropriate use of assessment
strategies to document children's development, play, and learning to
join with families in promoting children's success and maintaining
quality programs. Emphasis is on recording strategies, rating
systems, and portfolios. Multiple assessment methods are explored
to document and analyze children's behaviors. Observations of
children are completed at the Ventura College Child Development
Center or in a designated child development center through direct
observation or equivalent multimedia.
Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V64B - PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT: FIELD
EXPERIENCE - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CD V64A; and current negative TB test report
Hours: 2 lecture, 3 laboratory weekly
This course provides supervised experience in developing
early childhood teaching competencies at the Ventura College
Child Development Center or a designated child care center.
Students will utilize classroom experiences to make connections
between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors,
and build comprehensive understanding of children and families.
Child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning,
assessment, and knowledge of curriculum content areas will be
emphasized as student teachers design, implement and evaluate
experiences that promote positive development and learning for all
young children.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD V64. Transfer credit:
CSU.
CD V65 - ADMINISTRATION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMS - 3 Units
Prerequisite: CD V02 or HEC V23 with grade of C or better; CD V62
with grade of C or better; and current negative TB test report
Hours: 3 lecture weekly
This course presents and assesses the principles and practices
of child development administration. The areas covered include:
program planning, organizational structure, budgeting, personnel,
policies and practices, records, statistics, reporting, and
relationships with community resources, regulatory agencies and
parents.
Field trips may be required. Formerly CD 65. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V88 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS - .5-10 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula.
Designed to meet specific needs of the college and community as
required and/or requested by persons whose needs in this area are
not met by present course offerings.
Fees may be required. Field trips may be required. Courses with
same title may not be repeated; may be taken for a maximum of 4
times. Formerly CD V89.
CD V90 - DIRECTED STUDIES IN CHILD
DEVELOPMENT - 1-6 Units
Prerequisite: varies with topic
Hours: lecture and/or laboratory as required by unit formula
This course offers specialized study opportunities for students
who wish to pursue projects not included in the regular curriculum.
Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by
the discipline prior to enrollment.
Field trips may be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 6 units. Formerly CD 90. Transfer credit: CSU.
CD V95 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP I - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 60 per unit
This course offers students who are volunteers (unpaid) an
opportunity to obtain work experience related to their field of study.
Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a designated
faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an approved
work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
CD V96 - CHILD DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP II - 1-4 Units
Corequisite: enrolled in a minimum of 7 units to include internship
Recommended preparation: completion of or concurrent enrollment
in one course in the discipline
Hours: 75 per unit
This course offers students who are employed in the field an
opportunity to expand their work experience related to their field
of study. Students are accepted as a result of consultation with a
designated faculty member in the discipline and the acceptance of an
approved work proposal.
Field trips will be required. May be taken for a maximum of 4
times not to exceed 16 units total in combination with any other work
experience/internship courses. Offered on a pass/no pass basis only.
Transfer credit: CSU; credit limitations - see counselor.
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