Cottage Grove High School
Child Development
HDFS 226 3 LCC credits
Family & Consumer Studies
Ms. Sina Kiilsgaard, Instructor
541-942-3391 ext 110
sina.kiilsgaard@slane.k12.or.us
COURSE SYLLABUS 2015-2016
Course Description
This is a class that everyone would benefit from. We have great class discussions,
research on the latest information, video’s and applied projects. This class forces you to
think about your own childhood and how you would want to influence future generations.
Students will learn about various stages of growth, labor birth and birth defects, nutrition,
health and safety, guidance techniques, theory, teaching and parenting skills, abuse, and
communication techniques. This is a beginning course in Child Development studying
the physical, social-emotional and intellectual development of the child from birth
through adolescence.
Course Objectives/Student Learning Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this course should be able to:
1. Describe and understand the development of the embryo and fetus.
2. Describe and understand factors influencing prenatal development.
3. Describe and understand the effects of the environment on development.
4. Describe and understand the physical, cognitive and social/emotional
development stages of infancy, toddler hood, the early childhood years (birth -6
years of age including how children differ from adults.
5. Describe and understand types of guidance and discipline.
6. Describe and understand the basic physical, cognitive and social/emotional
development of middle childhood and adolescence (7 – 18 years of age).
7. Describe and understand types of communication.
8. Describe and understand types of child abuse.
9. Describe and understand types of birth defects and their effects on the individual
and on the family.
Text
The text for this class is The Developing Person: Through Childhood and Adolescence.
8th edition. by Berger.2009 This text can be purchased at the LCC bookstore.
Chapters:
Chapter 1: The Beginnings : Introduction to the study of Child Development
Chapter 2: Theories of Development :How do Theories Explain Child Development
An introduction to theories and theorist that influence views of Human Development
Chapter 3: Heredity and Environment:
* Birth Defects Research Paper: Research, written paper, oral presentation
*Fertility/Infertility: Including the latest technology
* Adoption Issues :
Chapter 4: Prenatal Development and Birth:
Chapter 5 : First Two Years : Biosocial Development
Chapter 6 : First Two Years : Cognitive Development
Chapter 7 : First Two Years : Psychosocial Development
Chapter 8 : Early Childhood : Biosocial Development
Chapter 9 : Early Childhood : Cognitive Development
Chapter 10 : Early Childhood : Psychosocial Development
Chapter 11 : Middle Childhood ; Biosocial Development
Chapter 12 : Middle Childhood : Cognitive Development
Chapter 13 : Middle Childhood : Psychosocial Development
Chapter 14 : Adolescence : Biosocial Development
Chapter 15 : Adolescence : Cognitive Development
Chapter 16 : Adolescence : Psychosocial Development
Communication Skills
How to communicate better with your partner
Parents, at work, and with small children
The 5 Love Languages
Aggression/Violence: Guidance and Discipline Issues: To spank or not to spank
*Child abuse issues
Parenting Skills
The Career Portfolio: Introduced in September, followed up in June
____* Statement of Originality
____* Resume
____* ECE experience
_____* References (5)
_____* Work Samples (2)
Other possible class projects: Parenting Magazine, Game board, Prop Box project,
Dough Art, File Project, Children’s book.
Internships: Students in Child Development have an opportunity to schedule a class period in the Infant
and Toddler center at Cottage Grove High School for some hands on experiences providing you have room
in your schedule.
Grades
Grades are determined by a total point system. Each assignment and exam has a specific point value.
Letter grades will be determined by totaling the maximum possible points. Students who have earned 90%
of those points will earn an A, 80% a B, 70% a C and 60% a D. Less than 60% of the total points will
result in a failing grade. Plus and minus grades are not used.
ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class
period and late arriving students are marked late.
Learning Resources:
Students having any difficulty with the class should consult the instructor immediately.
Once the difficulty is determined, the instructor will make a suitable recommendation as
to how to support an assist the student.
Accessibility Notification:
If you need support or assistance because of a disability you may be eligible for academic
accommodations. Let the teacher know what modifications you will need and we will
work together to assist you in completing the class.