ECE 125A - Early Childhood Development (Part A) Prenatal and Infant

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): RD 90 and WR 90, or WR 91 (WR 91 substitutes for both RD 90 and WR 90) or designated placement.

Course Description: An overview of child development from conception through one year of age. The focus is on studying and observing the physical, cognitive, language, emotional, and social aspects of the individual during this period. This course includes the Child Development Associate (CDA) subject areas of child growth and development and observation.

Course Level: Career/Tech Preparatory

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Recognize the developmental stages for the prenatal and infancy periods.
CLO#2: Describe the various domains of development: physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language.
CLO#3: Recognize major child development theorists and their ideas.
CLO#4: Identify multiple influences on development and learning, including influences on one’s own development. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#5: Demonstrate elements of objective versus subjective observation.