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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
C DD070.
Course Title (CB02)
Seminar in Parenting the Preschool Child
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
The course is a seminar for parents, teachers, and other adults interested in the parenting of children, primarily (but not exclusively) two to five years old. Students will explore and examine the ways to strengthen families. Students will also learn about optimal environments to support the healthy growth and development of children and parents. (This course meets the NAEYC Standard 2; NBPTS Standard 7; and DEC/CEC Standard 3.)
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Child Development/Early Childhood Education]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - CHILD DEVELOPMENT]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course belongs on the Liberal Arts A.A. degree and is CSU transferable. This course counts toward units required to obtain a California Child Development Permit. This course provides students with the opportunity to apply the ages and stages of child development as it relates to children's behaviors.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.0
Maximum Credit Units
1.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
12.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D272. and ESL D273., or ESL D472. and ESL D473., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Guest speakers

Field observation and field trips

Collaborative learning and small group exercises

Assignments

  1. Assigned reading from the text and resources
  2. Written reflective essays of children's behaviors

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Evaluation of reflective essays that applies concepts and ideas related to parenting and child development
  2. Final exam including multiple choice and essay components

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None
Essential College Facilities:
  • None

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Bronson, PO & Merryman, AshleyNurture Shock: New Thinking About ChildrenGrand Central Publishing, New York20099781407079080
Sun, Li WeiFollowing the Right Path for ParentingWorld Cultural Publishing Company2014
Clarke-Fields, Hunter, Naumburg, CarlaRaising Good Humans: A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident KidsNew Harbinger PublicationsDecember 1, 2019‎ 978-1684033881

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Identify and value the role of a parent or primary caregiver
  • Examine the importance of the parent-child relationship
  • Apply the ages and stages of child development as it relates to the child's behavior
  • Evaluate family traditions and values
  • Identify the role of family support and community involvement

CSLOs

  • Examine the ages and stages of child development as it relates to children's behavior.

Outline

  1. Identify and value the role of a parent or primary caregiver
    1. Explain ages and stages of child development
    2. Examine parenting styles
    3. Reflect on the cultural influence on parenting
  2. Examine the importance of the parent-child relationship
    1. Discuss the parent-child relationship within the context of other human and environmental influences
    2. Analyze Attachment/Autonomy in early interactions and experiences and its decisive impact on the architecture of child's brain and nature
    3. Explain the influence of adult words and actions in their children's perception and behaviors
    4. Discuss how to respond to their children's interests and signals
    5. Discuss how to foster healthy emotional development of children
  3. Apply the ages and stages of child development as it relates to the child's behavior
    1. Learn to objectively observe children
    2. Examine the connection between observation and making objective statements
    3. Learn to see the child's behavior through the lens of chronological and maturational age of the child
  4. Evaluate family traditions and values
    1. Examine ritual, history, roles and values that are followed within family
    2. Discuss how to foster positive sibling relationships
    3. Discuss how to balance family and work demands to meet the needs of family members
  5. Identify the role of family support and community involvement
    1. Understand the ecological view of child development
    2. Identify sources of family support in community
    3. Examine societal dimensions of personal parenting concerns and how to advocate for practices that enhance the well being of all children and families in the community
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