FCS Child Development

This course examines child development within the context of the early childhood education setting. Course competencies include: integrate strategies that support diversity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-bias perspectives; analyze social, cultural, and economic influences on child development; summarize child development theories; analyze development of children ages three through five; analyze development of children ages five through eight; relate child development research findings to teaching practice; analyze the role of heredity and the environment; examine the role of brain development in early learning (ages 3-8); examine developmental and environmental assessment strategies for children ages 3-8.

Students will receive training in Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention for Child Care Providers (State of Wisconsin) and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Prevention and Infectious Disease Prevention certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics and receive certificates with successful completion. These certifications are necessary for working in daycare centers in Wisconsin.

NOTE: Students will also work on additional certifications for childcare settings while in this course

Transcripted through Western Technical College 10307151 : 3 Credits

Credit: 0.5

Length: (1) Trimester

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: None