Course Rationale:
To improve the quality of life for Missouri’s children, performance competencies in the Child Development I semester course taught in Family Consumer Sciences and Human Services Education programs enable students to:
a. construct meaning related to the rights of families and ethical responsibilities of working with children;
b. communicate effectively with family members, child care agencies, and professional service providers;
c. solve problems based upon the developmental needs of children;
d. make decisions that support the sound physical, mental and social development of children; and
e. assess the impact of quality child care on the family and community.
To improve the quality of life for Missouri’s children, performance competencies in the Child Development I semester course taught in Family Consumer Sciences and Human Services Education programs enable students to:
a. construct meaning related to the rights of families and ethical responsibilities of working with children;
b. communicate effectively with family members, child care agencies, and professional service providers;
c. solve problems based upon the developmental needs of children;
d. make decisions that support the sound physical, mental and social development of children; and
e. assess the impact of quality child care on the family and community.
Course Description:
This course focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children. It includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues.
This course focuses on the intellectual, social, emotional, and biological development of children. It includes instruction in parent-child relations, parenting practices, special needs of children, parental and environmental influences on child development, external support services, and related public policy issues.
Objectives/Categories:
A. Assume Leadership Roles as Responsible Family Members and Citizens
B. Describe Diverse Roles in Parenting
C. Analyze Health Concerns and Needs During Prenatal Development
D. Explain Developmental Stages (Physical, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive)
E. Justify Interaction Choices
F. Distinguish Health Concerns at Developmental Stages
G. Identify Guidelines for Creating Safe Environments
H. Compare Child Care Options
I. Influence Change in Environments
J. Research Key Careers
A. Assume Leadership Roles as Responsible Family Members and Citizens
B. Describe Diverse Roles in Parenting
C. Analyze Health Concerns and Needs During Prenatal Development
D. Explain Developmental Stages (Physical, Social, Emotional, and Cognitive)
E. Justify Interaction Choices
F. Distinguish Health Concerns at Developmental Stages
G. Identify Guidelines for Creating Safe Environments
H. Compare Child Care Options
I. Influence Change in Environments
J. Research Key Careers
https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/cte-fcs-cd1-2017.pdf