Childhood Development (CHD) at Rappahannock Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- CHD 117 - Introduction to Reading Methods
- Introduces current practices of teaching reading in the elementary school. Familiarizes students with materials currently in use, emphasizes observation of various reading techniques and trends in the classroom. NOTE: This course will be replaced with CHD 119 by Fall 2010.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 119 - Introduction to Reading Methods
- 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.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 120 - Introduction to Early Childhood Education
- Introduces early childhood development through activities and experiences in early childhood, 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. Total 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 121 - Childhood Educational Development I
- Focuses attention on the observable characteristics of children from birth through adolescence. Concentrates on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional changes that occur. Emphasizes the relationship between development and child's interactions with parents, siblings, peers, and teachers. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week
3 credits - CHD 126 - Science & Math Concepts for Children
- Covers the selection of appropriate developmental learning materials for developing activities to stimulate the logical thinking skills in children.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 1-3 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 146 - Math, Science, and Social Studies for Children
- Provides experiences in content, methods, and materials for the development of math, science, and social studies skills in children. Emphasis will be on developing strategies for using various resources to facilitate children's construction of knowledge. Addresses strategies for intervention and support for children with special needs and English Language Learners.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 164 - Working with Infants and Toddlers in Inclusive Settings
- Examines developmental and behavioral principles and practices and how these provide the most developmentally suitable curriculum and learning environment for very young children. Includes working with very young children with typical development, as well as those who are gifted, or have developmental delays or disabilities.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 166 - Infant and Toddler Programs
- Examines child growth and development from birth to 36 months. Focuses on development in the physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and language domains. Emphasizes the importance of the environment and relationships for healthy brain development during the child's first three years of life. Investigates regulatory standards for infant/toddler care giving.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 195 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - CHD 198 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - CHD 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - CHD 205 - Guiding the Behavior of Children
- Explores the role of the early childhood educator in supporting emotional and social development of children, and in fostering a sense of community. Presents practical strategies for encouraging prosocial behavior, conflict resolution and problem solving. Emphasizes basic skills and techniques in child guidance.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 210 - Introduction to Exceptional Children
- Reviews the history of and legal requirements for providing intervention and educational services for young children with special needs. Studies the characteristics of children with a diverse array of needs and developmental abilities. Explores concepts of early intervention, inclusion, guiding behavior and adapting environments to meet children's needs.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 216 - Early Childhood Programs, School, and Social Change
- Explores methods of developing positive, effective relations with families to enhance their developmental goals for children. Considers culture and other diverse needs, perspectives, and abilities of families and educators. Emphasizes advocacy and public policy awareness as an important role of early childhood educators. Describes risk factors and identifies community resources.Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits - CHD 270 - Administration of Childcare Programs
- 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.
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