Course Rationale:
To improve the quality of life for Missouri’s children, performance competencies in the Child Development II (Advanced) 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 II (Advanced) 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 provides advanced study in child development and guidance, including the physical, social, and intellectual development of children. Actual experience in supervising children provides the opportunity to improve parenting skills, explore careers related to child development, and identify general employment skills. (Prerequisite: Child Development I)
This course provides advanced study in child development and guidance, including the physical, social, and intellectual development of children. Actual experience in supervising children provides the opportunity to improve parenting skills, explore careers related to child development, and identify general employment skills. (Prerequisite: Child Development I)
Objectives/Categories
A. Explore Ethics and Professionalism in Child Development Careers
B. Analyze Developmental Stages (Physical, Social, Emotional & Cognitive)
C. Appraise Health Concerns at Developmental Stages
D. Provide Children’s Activities
E. Balance Work and Family
F. Establish a Quality Child Care Program
G. Interact with Children
H. Assume Leadership Roles as Responsible Family Members and Citizens
A. Explore Ethics and Professionalism in Child Development Careers
B. Analyze Developmental Stages (Physical, Social, Emotional & Cognitive)
C. Appraise Health Concerns at Developmental Stages
D. Provide Children’s Activities
E. Balance Work and Family
F. Establish a Quality Child Care Program
G. Interact with Children
H. Assume Leadership Roles as Responsible Family Members and Citizens
https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/cte-fcs-cd2-2017.pdf