CD 112 Child Development
In order to determine the equivalency of programs and content, we ask that the instructor please
complete this document. Listed below are examples of assignments or projects that are required
of college students taking the course on campus. We ask that you please briefly explain or
provide examples of your assignments or projects that students in your secondary (or adult) level
course will have that address each topic and student learning outcome.
Students should keep all work electronically to use in their final Exit Portfolio
documentation from NCMC.
SLO #1
Identify the major theories and contributors to the field of child
development. (MOSPE 2; CCTC-HU-EC 7; CDA 8; NAEYC 1a)
Assignment:
Major Theories and Theorists
Step 1: Choose one of the following Theory/Theorists
Step 2: Choose a delivery method for teaching your peers about both the Theory and
Theorist.
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Video
Powerpoint
Other as approved by instructor
Step 3: Research the chosen Theory/Theorist and include the following information in
your project:
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History of the Theorist
Type of Theory
o Biological
o Behaviorism & Social Learning
o Psychodynamic
o Cognitive Development
o Sociocultural
o Developmental Systems
Theorist
o Jean Piaget: Constructivist Theory
o B.F. Skinner
o Maria Montessori
o Lev Vygotsky: Scaffolding ~ ZPD “Zone of Proximal Development”
o Urie Bronfenbrenner: Ecological Systems Theory
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Erik Erikson: Psychosocial Development Theory (eight-stages)
Abraham Maslow: Hierarchy of Needs Theory
Howard Gardner: Multiple Intelligences Theory
Example of the theory in the classroom
Visual Handout that can be used to “explain” or help the learner better understand
the theory.
Written overview of your information with 2 resources sited
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SLO #2
Identify the elements of prenatal development and stages of birth. (MOSPE 2;
CCTC-HU-EC 7; CDA 8; NAEYC 1ab)
Assignment:
Prenatal and stages of birth Powerpoint and presentation
Step 1:
Review information on prenatal development and stages of birth using your text and 2
other sources.
Step 2:
Create a powerpoint presentation including the following information:
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Description of the trimesters of pregnancy
Description of the stages of birth
Step 3:
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Minimum of 10 slides
Minimum of 6 pictures/visuals
For each slide use short concise information. Since you will be presenting this in
class, you will need to add notes at the bottom (not on the slide) for information
you would share when presenting this to an audience of peers, parents, etc.
SLO #3
Identify average growth and developmental patterns of infants and toddlers.
(MOSPE 2; CCTC-HU-EC 7; CDA 7 & 8; NAEYC 1a)
SLO #7
Observe, record, and reflect on the development of children. (MOSPE 2; CCTCHU-EC 7; CDA 1 & 7; NAEYC 3ab)
Assignment:
Observation and reflection of multiple age groups birth through age 8
Step 1:
An updated Child Abuse and Neglect Background screening completed
within the past 12 months and submitted prior to observing children.
Step 2:
You will choose a child from each of the following age categories. These children
can be friends, neighbors, or acquaintances. You must have a permission slip completed
by the parent of the child and submit with your observation. (a copy of the permission
slip is at the end of this document)
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Birth - 12 months
12 - 24 months
24 - 36 months
3 - 5 years old
Kindergarten
A first or second grade child (up to age 8)
Step 3:
Using the information you have observed from the video and in the chapter, you will
complete a 30 minute observation for each of the age groups. You will observe the child,
writing down all of what you see within the 30 minutes. Type this information into a
word document.
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Child "A"
Date
Age
Time
REMINDERS:
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DO NOT USE CHILD'S NAME
Use OJECTIVE not SUBJECTIVE statements
Step 4:
Review your observation and write a reflection about what you learned during this
observation. We will already have an account of what the child did, you will write about
your experience. How was this helpful? What did you learn about this age of children?
What did you think would happen during this time, did that happen? What was difficult
about observing? What did you find came easy for you during this observation? How will
you use this in the future with children? You will be giving your thoughts on the
experience.
This reflection should:
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Title ~ “6 Month-Old Reflection” or appropriate age group for the
reflection
200 – 250 words
Typed in 12 font
Double space
Step 5:
Submit your observation and Reflection under each category together.
SLO #4
Identify the physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development of
infants and toddlers. (MOSPE 2; CCTC-HU-EC 7; CDA 2, 3 & 8; NAEYC 1a)
SLO #5
Identify the physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development of
the preschool aged child. (MOSPE 2; CCTC-HU-EC 7; CDA 2, 3 & 8; NAEYC
1a)
SLO #6
Identify the physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional development of
the primary aged child. (MOSPE 2; CCTC-HU-EC 7; CDA 2, 3 & 8; NAEYC
1a)
Assignment:
CDA Competency Statement II
Begin your Reflective Statement about this Competency Standard with a paragraph
describing how your teaching practices meet this Standard (Note: alternatively, you may
also choose to write one paragraph for each Functional Area, if this makes it easier to
express your thoughts more clearly).
Then prepare at least one paragraph on each of the following:
CD II a
Pick one of the nine learning experiences you chose for your Resource Collection (RC
II). How does this experience reflect your philosophy of how to support young children’s
physical development?
CD II b
Pick another of the nine learning experiences you chose for your Resource Collection
(RC II). How does this experience reflect your philosophy of how to support young
children’s cognitive development?
CD II c
Pick a third learning experience you chose for your Resource Collection (RC II). How
does this experience reflect your philosophy of how to support young children’s creative
development?
CD II d
In an additional paragraph, describe ways to promote the communication/language
development among all children, including dual language learners.
CDA Resource Collection II
Nine learning experiences (activities), written in your own words, including one from
each of the following curricular areas:
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RC II-1 Science/Sensory
RC II-2 Language and Literacy
RC II-3 Creative Arts
RC II-4 Fine motor (please choose an indoor activity)
RC II-5 Gross motor (please choose an outdoor activity)
RC II-6 Self Concept
RC II-7 Emotional Skills/Regulation
RC II-8 Social Skills
RC II-9 Mathematics
For example, for RC II-1, Science/Sensory, you might write about an experience entitled
"Smell Jars" and for RC II-6, Self-Concept, you might write about an experience entitled
"Self Portraits".
For each experience, indicate the age group (3s, 4s, or 5s) and list the intended goals,
materials and processes/teaching strategies. For each activity, discuss why it is
developmentally appropriate for that age group.
SLO #8
Develop a list of risk factors, delays, or disabilities that may indicate a need for
special services. (MOSPE 2; CCTC-HU=EC 8; CDA 1 & 8; NAEYC 1b.c.)
Assignment:
Risk Factors and Delays
Step 1:
Research the terms "risk factor" and "delay"
Step 2:
Complete a list of 5 Risk Factors and 5 Delays
Step 3:
Provide an explanation of how each (risk factor or delay) affects the child's wellbeing or
ability to learn.
Step 4:
Provide 2 examples of services that could be put in place to assist families for each.
SLO #9
Recognize different children’s personalities, learning styles, and individual
differences in development and how these elements impact children’s needs in
the program. (MOSPE 2; CCTC-HU-EC 7 & 8; CDA 1, 5 & 8; NAEYC 1a.b. &
2a.)
Assignment:
CDA Competency Statement III (To support social and emotional development and to
provide positive guidance):
Begin your Reflective Statement about this Competency Standard with a paragraph
describing how your teaching practices meet this Standard. Then prepare at least one
paragraph on each of the following:
CS III a.: Describe some of the ways you support the development of children’s positive
self-concepts and growing social/emotional skills.
CS III b.: Reflect on your philosophy of guiding young children’s positive behaviors.
How is your professional philosophy similar or different from how you were guided as a
child? How do you constructively deal with young children’s challenging behaviors?
CDA Resource Collection III
A bibliography that includes the titles, authors, publishers, copyright dates and short
summaries of ten developmentally appropriate children’s books that you have used with
young children. Each book should support a different topic related to children’s lives and
challenges. Subjects you might consider addressing include:
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Cultural or linguistic group identity
Gender Identity
Children with Special Needs
Separation/Divorce/Remarriage/Family Structures
Phases of the cycle of life from human reproduction to death
Other topics that reflect the children and families with whom you work
Dear Administrator, Teacher, or Parent:
This letter is to introduce______________________________, a student at North Central
Missouri College enrolled in the course CD112 Child Development.
One of the course requirements is to complete observations of children birth – 8 years of
age. This field element is designed for the students to begin practicing observation skills and
evaluating their ability to obtain accurate accounts of children’s development. The level and type
of the CD112 student’s involvement in your child’s setting is that he or she will observe the
learning characteristics of the children within specified age groups which will be done with
minimum interference to the regular activities of your child. After the field observation, the
student from North Central Missouri College is expected to obtain the signature of the main
classroom teacher or parent on the experience log sheet.
We appreciate your willingness to accommodate this request. You are helping our future
teachers to become better prepared in this exciting profession. Please contact me if you have any
questions or concerns. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Lynda Snuffer
Lynda Snuffer, Early Childhood Director
North Central Missouri College
Trenton, MO 64683
Phone: (660)359-3948 Ext. 1331
E-Mail: lsnuffer@mail.ncmissouri.edu
Please sign and return this portion of the Permission slip giving
___________________________________ permission to observe your child during the
____________________ semester at North Central Missouri College.
I, ______________________________ to allow _____________________________ to observe
my child, _____________________________________. I understand that all information
gathered during these observations will be kept strictly confidential. No names will appear on
homework assignments.
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