- CHD 118 - Language Arts for Young Children
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Presents techniques and methods for encouraging the development of language and perceptual skills in young children. Stresses improvement of vocabulary, speech and methods to stimulate discussion. Surveys children's literature, examines elements of quality story telling and story reading, and stresses the use of audio-visual materials.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- CHD 119 - Introduction to Reading Methods
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Focuses on promoting language and literacy skills as the foundation for emergent reading. Emphasizes phonetic awareness and alphabetic principles, print awareness and concepts, comprehension and early reading and writing. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for exceptional children and English Language Learners. NOTE: This course replaces
CHD 117. Prerequisite:
ENG 111.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
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Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, and use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- CHD 125 - Creative Activities for Children
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Prepares individuals to work with young children in the arts and other creative age-appropriate activities. Investigates affective classroom experiences and open-ended activities.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- CHD 145 - Teaching Art, Music, and Movement to Children
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Provides experiences in developing the content, methods, and materials for directing children in art, music, and movement activities.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- CHD 167 - CDA Theories and Applications:Portfolio
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Supports the CDA candidate in organizing and developing a portfolio for presentation at local assessment team meeting
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- CHD 190 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children
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Explores positive ways to build self-esteem in children and help them develop self-control. Presents practical ideas for encouraging pro-social behavior in children and emphasizes basic skills and techniques in classroom management.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
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Reviews the history of education for exceptional children. Studies the characteristics associated with exceptional children. Explores positive techniques for managing behavior and adapting materials for classroom use.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- CHD 217 - Development and Care of Children
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Focuses on the development and care of children from prenatal to preschool with emphasis on physical, psychological and social environment as related to the overall development of the child.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- CHD 270 - Administration of Childcare Programs
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Examines the skills needed for establishing and managing early childhood programs. Emphasizes professionalism and interpersonal skills, program planning, staff selection and development, creating policies, budgeting, and developing forms for recordkeeping.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
