Contra Costa College
Course Outline
ECHD 145
The Development of the School Age Child
Department &Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Challenge Policy
Co-requisite
Challenge Policy
Advisory
Number of Weeks
Lecture Hours
Lab Hours
Hours By Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
18
54
3
COURSE/CATALOG DESCRIPTION
This course will include information that covers middle and late development within a cultural context for children
between the ages of 5-14 years. The course content will include the study of physical, cognitive and social/emotional
development in both the middle and adolescent years. Not repeatable
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
Identify the characteristics associated with the different stages of development in primary, middle and late
years.
Compare and contrast theories of child development.
Describe ways culture, ethnicity and race influence development.
Apply theories to the design of class environments and adult/child interactions.
COURSE CONTENT: (In detail; attach additional information as needed and include percentage breakdown)
30
40
30
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Stages of Development
Child development theories
Race Culture and Ethnicity
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture
Audio Visual
Small group activities
Demonstrations
Observations
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
Yardsticks & Half-a-Childhood
Chip Wood
School Age Notes
3rd 2007
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
2
2
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
40
20
20
20
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Essay writing
Problem Solving
Skills Demonstration
Exams
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
X
Letter Grade
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
Credit / No Credit
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Susan Edwards
Date: Semester/Year
Fall 07
Revised 02/07
Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit