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PASADENA CITY COLLEGE
Curriculum & Instruction
(626) 585-7171
1. Welcome & Self-Introductions
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Minutes for April 2, 2015
4. DISCUSSION with possible vote (see attached)
5. Committee Discussion
6. Announcements
7. Adjournment
To: Curriculum & Instruction Committee Members
Division Deans
From: Lyman Chaffee and Janis Dwyer, Chairpersons
Date: April 13, 2015
Re: CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE MEETING,
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015
The C & I Committee meeting will hold its regular meeting on THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2015 at 1:30 in the Terrace Room in the Library.
There will be a vote at this meeting, so please plan on attending.
C & I Agenda
April 16, 2015
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CONSENT ITEMS
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Addition
CHDV 022
CHDV 025A
CHDV 025B
Modification
CHDV 013A
CHDV 013B
CHDV 020
CHDV 012A (formerly CHDV 112A)
CHDV 012B (formerly CHDV 112B)
CHDV 018 (formerly CHDV 118)
SET 001 (formerly CHDV 128)
POLS 002
POLS 007
SET 010 (formerly SET 100)
Deletion
HEBR 001
NONCREDIT DIVISION
Deletion
CIV 2900
CIV 3314
VOC 4070
VOC 4270
VOC 4271
VOC 4273
VOC 4274
VOC 4301
VOC 4303
VOC 4305
VOC 9130
VOC 9248
VOC 9400
VOC 9401
VOC 9402
VOC 9403
FITNESS LIFESTYLE TRAINER PROGRAM
HEALTH PROMOTIONS PROGRAM
NONCREDIT DIVISION - ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY PROGRAM
NONCREDIT DIVISION - FASHION RETAIL ACADEMY PROGRA
NONCREDIT DIVISION-BROADCAST MEDIA PROGRAM
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April 16, 2015
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SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Additions
CHDV 022 INFANT TODDLER CARE AND EDUCATION
3 units
Prerequisite: CHDV 011.
Application of current theory and research to the care and education of infants and toddlers in group settings. Examines essential policies, principles and practices that lead to quality care and developmentally appropriate curriculum for children birth to 36 months. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Rationale: This course is being developed to meet Industry Standards and to align with the CA
Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP) for Early Childhood Education. This course directly correlates to our current CHDV 011 course, which is Infant Toddler Development.
CHDV 025A EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION STEM A – MATHEMATICS
3 units
Prerequisite: CHDV 010 and Psyc 021.
Focus on the principles and methods of planning, presenting and evaluating STEM experiences for young children ages two to five. Students will develop activities that foster children’s natural curiosity about mathematical and engineering concepts. These activities will be designed to encourage exploration, experimentation, problem solving and discovery. Methods for adapting math and engineering experiences for young children with special needs will also be discussed. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Rationale: This course is being developed to meet Industry Standards and to address the growing interest and focus in STEM at all levels of education.
CHDV 025B EARLY CHILDHOOD STEM - SCIENCE
3 units
Prerequisite: CHDV 025A.
Integration of developmentally appropriate STEM content with a focus on science and technology into the early childhood classroom curriculum. The process of using inquiry tools and problem-solving strategies and focused learning centers with content embedded in all other classroom areas is explored. Examine numerous evidence-based instructional strategies for teaching young children, including those who are culturally, linguistically and ability diverse. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Rationale: This course is being developed to meet Industry Standards and to address the growing interest and focus in STEM at all levels of education.
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Modifications
CHDV 013A PRACTICUM IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
4 units
Prerequisites: CHDV 010 and either Psyc 021 or 121.
Practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families, including understanding of early intervention needs and practices. Emphasis on child-centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning and assessment; and knowledge of curriculum content areas as student teachers design, implement and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for young children. Demonstration of developmentally appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under the supervision of CHDV faculty and other qualified early education professionals. Total of 36 hours lecture and 180 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
Rationale: This modification is due to additional C-Id course content requirements, and changes to industry and Curriculum Alignment Project changes. Modification of SPOs, addition of MOIs, MOEs, changed catalog description, reduced prerequisites
CHDV 013B CHILD DEVELOPMENT FIELD PRACTICE
4 units
Prerequisites: CHDV 013A and enrollment in one or more CHDV courses and maintain enrollment of 7 units or more including field practice.
Advanced supervised field practice course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate developmentally-appropriate early childhood teaching competencies under guided supervision. Students will utilize practical classroom experiences to make connections between theory and practice, develop professional behaviors, and build a comprehensive understanding of children and families, including gaining experience with Parent Conferencing. Child centered, play-oriented approaches to teaching, learning, and assessment will be utilized. Meets partial fulfillment of the state requirement for the
California Child Development Permit. Total of 36 hours lecture and 180 hours laboratory.
Transfer Credit: CSU
Rationale: This modification is due to additional C-Id course content requirements, and changes to industry and Curriculum Alignment Project changes. Modification to SLOs, SPOs, addition of MOIs,
MOEs, assignment. Changed catalog description.
CHDV 020 INTRODUCTION TO CURRICULUM PLANNING
3 units
Prerequisites: CHDV 010 and either Psyc 021 or 121.
Overview of knowledge and skills providing appropriate curriculum and environments for children from birth to age 6. A teacher's role in supporting development and engagement for young children. Strategies for developmentally-appropriate practice based on observation and assessments across the curriculum, including 1) academic content areas, 2) play, art, and creativity, 3) development of social-emotional, communication, and cognitive skills, and 4) emphasizing the essential role of play. Includes language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, math and science. No credit if taken after CHDV 120. Total of 54 lecture hours.
Transfer Credit: CSU. C-ID: ECE 130
Rationale: This modification request is a result of changes required for alignment with CHDV courses in the CA Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP). Modification to SPOs, addition of MOIs and MOEs.
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CHDV 012A ADMINISTRATION I: PROGRAMS
3 units
Prerequisites: CHDV 010 and either Psyc 021 or 121.
Introduction to the administration of early childhood programs. Includes program types, program operations and fiscal management, regulatory systems, development and implementation of policies and procedures, community and family resources and relationships. No credit if taken after CHDV 112A.
Formerly CHDV 112A. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Rationale: This course is in need of curricular update and to accommodate requirements from the CA
Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP). This course should be renumbered as CHDV 012A. It is recommended that this course be transferable. Course title change, course number change, modification to SLOs, SPOs, CCOs, addition of MOIs, MOEs, assignment, catalog description.
CHDV 012B ADMINISTRATION II: PERSONNEL AND LEADERSHIP
3 units
Prerequisite: CHDV 012A.
Current issues in administration. Effective personnel management strategies including employee advancement through professional growth and development. Understanding applicability of legal and ethical responsibilities. No credit if taken after CHDV 112B. Formerly CHDV 112B. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Rationale: The update for this course is being completed to meet industry updates and to align with the
CA Curriculum Alignment Project. The course should be renumbered to CHDV 012B, as a request has been submitted to make this course transferable. Course name change, course number change, modification to SLOs, SPOs, CCOs, addition of MOIs, MOEs, assignment, modification of catalog description.
CHDV 018 LANGUAGE AND LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
3 units
Introduction and survey of the range and stages of language and literacy development theories, practices and activities that support young children's emerging language and literacy skills, birth through age 8. No credit if taken after CHDV 118. Total of 54 hours lecture. Formerly CHDV 118.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Rationale: The course content is in need of an update to meet Industry standards and to make this course transferable. The course number should be changed to CHDV 018. Course title change, course number change, modification to SLOs, SPOs, CCOs, addition of MOIs, MOEs, assignment, catalog description.
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SET 001 (formerly CHDV 128) INTRODUCTION TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
3 units
Prerequisites: CHDV 010 and either Psyc 021 or 121.
Introduces the variations in development of children with special needs ages birth through eight and the resulting impact on families. Includes an overview of historical and societal influences, laws relating to children with special needs, and the identification and referral process. No credit if taken after CHDV
128. Total of 54 hours lecture. Formerly CHDV 128.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Rationale: This modification is in need to update course content to more closely align with Industry requirements and the CA Curriculum Alignment Project (CAP) guidelines. This course should be renumbered to SET 001 as a request has been submitted to make this course transferable. Course Title change, course number change (from CHDV 128 to SET 001), SLOs, SPOs, CCOs, addition of MOIs,
MOEs, assignments, modification of catalog description.
POLS 002 COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
3 units
Comparative study of constitutional principles, governmental institutions and political processes in selected contemporary nations. Emphasis on the U.S. and major European governments. Pols 001 and
002 usually required for advanced political science courses. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Rationale: Comparative Government and Politics requires an update including its SLOs, SPOs and
CCOs. Course title change. Addition of MOIs, MOEs, and Assignments.
POLS 007 PRINCIPLES OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
3 units
Scope and methods of political science; basic political philosophies and ideologies; some concepts of the modern state, public law, public administration and government. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC
Rationale: The Principles of Political Science is in need of significant reform of its SLOs, SPOs, CCOs,
MOIs, MOEs, and assignments. This proposal intends to obtain C-ID approval.
SET 010 CURRICULUM AND STRATEGIES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
3 units
Covers curriculum and intervention strategies for working with children with special needs in partnership with their families. Focuses on the use of observation and assessment in meeting the individualized needs of children in inclusive and natural environments. Includes the role of the teacher as a professional working with families, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and cultural competence. Total of 54 hours lecture.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit under review.
Rationale: This modification is being requested to meet Industry Standards and to align course content with the CA Curriculum Alignment Project. This course should be re-numbered to SET 010.
Course title change, course number change, modification to SLOs, SPOs, CCOs, addition of MOIs,
MOEs, assignment, catalog description (remove recommended preparation)
Deletion
HEBR 001 ELEMENTARY HEBREW
5 units
Rationale: The course has not been taught at the PCC main campus since 1991.
C & I Agenda
April 16, 2015
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NONCREDIT DIVISION
CIV 2900 SEWING TECHNIQUES FOR OLDER ADULTS
CIV 3314 PARAPROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH WORKER TRAINING
VOC 4070 ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLY AND WIRING
VOC 4270 INTRODUCTION TO FASHION, COSMETICS AND FASHION RETAILING
VOC 4271 INITRODUCTION TO CAREERS IN BROADCASTING
VOC 4273 INTRODUCTION TO CINEMA/MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
VOC 4274 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND DELIVERY SYSTEMS
VOC 4301 ETIQUETTE AND IMAGE MANAGEMENT
VOC 4303 APPAREL, COLOR THEORY AND WARDROBE PLANNING
VOC 4305 MEDIA/BRIDAL COSMETIC FUNDAMENTALS
VOC 9130 INTRODUCTORY ELECTRONICS
VOC 9248 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
VOC 9400 PERSON FITNESS LIFESTYLE TRAINER
VOC 9401 HEALTH AND FITNESS OCCUPATIONS
VOC 9402 FITNESS, NUTRITION AND PERSONAL HEALTH
VOC 9403 PROMOTING PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING IN A HEALTH CARE SETTING
FITNESS LIFESTYLE TRAINER PROGRAM
HEALTH PROMOTIONS PROGRAM
NONCREDIT DIVISION - ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY PROGRAM
NONCREDIT DIVISION - FASHION RETAIL ACADEMY PROGRA
NONCREDIT DIVISION-BROADCAST MEDIA PROGRAM
Rationale: These programs and courses are obsolete and outdated.
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April 16, 2015
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