Parents and children from birth to age eight meet in a child development laboratory. Developmentally appropriate activities are planned for children and combined with parent participation and parent education discussions. This class may include students from multiple sections.
This class has a tuition rate of $20 per credit.
Course Outcomes
- Recognize safe, healthy, and quality environments and practices that minimize the risks and meet the needs of the developing child.
- Observe typical age levels and sequences of growth and behavior in developing children.
- Recognize the importance of the parent's role as their child's teacher.
- Understand developmentally appropriate early childhood education principles.
- Plan, prepare, and present a nutritious snack for the children.
- Observe positive age appropriate guidance techniques used by parents and teachers in the classroom.
- Recognize communication patterns that promote or hinder group climate and productivity.
- Work cooperatively with others to solve problems and complete tasks.