Child Development
Course Syllabus
Teacher:
Location:
Email:
Mrs. Bowman
Office 200a
abowman@lakeorion.k12.mi.us
Course Description
This is a course designed specifically for students who are interested pursuing a career working with children
of any age.
Upon completion of the class, students will have an understanding of the physical, social, emotional, and
cognitive growth and development of children infancy through adolescence. In addition to this, the topics of
self-awareness, self-reflection, learning styles and needs, and varying educational theories will also be
covered.
Grading
Students are responsible for taking care monitoring their grades and for addressing missing work in a timely
manner.
Grades are weighted as follows:
Packets – notes and review
Individual Projects
Quizzes/Tests
Final Exam/Project
Final Grade
25%
25%
30%
20%
100%
We have four units of study on development. These units will include notes, review questions, and an
assessment. The areas are:
 Physical
 Emotional
 Social
 Cognitive
You will complete projects that focus on these areas:
 Your own overall stages of development
 Literacy – early childhood
 Media’s impact in early childhood
Class Rules and Student Expectations
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Respect everyone, our technology, and school rules.
Be on time.
Be prepared! Come to class with your folder, pen/pencil, and any class materials or homework.
Students are expected to act professionally during class. This includes appropriate language,
appropriate behavior, and proper academic conduct.
 All class assignments must be turned in on time for full credit. All work missed for an excused absence
or school must be made up on time according to school policy or a schedule you have proactively set
up with me. If work is turned in one day late, 50% will be deducted from the earned grade. If work is
turned in more than two days late, I will review the work, but no credit will be earned.
LOHS Teacher Cadet Program
Child Development, Teacher Cadet, Fresh Start, Exploring Special Education in Today’s Schools, and
Teaching Field Experience are all part of our program!. Ms. Barnes and Ms. Bowman teach all of these
classes
Interested in college credit?!
Upon successful completion of Child Development, Teacher Cadet, and Teaching Field Experience, you may
be eligible for articulated/direct credit through Baker College, Central Michigan, and/or Oakland University!
Child Development is a term long class that is designed for students pursuing a career working with infants or
children of any age. In this class, we study physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development.
The Teacher Cadet class is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in or related to education. It
is a semester long class. Students in this class will:
 explore current issues in education,
 gain an understanding of how schools are funded and organized
 research college education programs, and
 gain hands on experience working with Lake Orion students and staff members.
Both Fresh Start Cadet and Exploring Special Education in Today’s Schools (SETS) are semester long
block classes. They are both structured in the following format – half of each block will be spent learning our
curriculum and the other half will be spent assisting other LOHS students. The focus for each class is as
follows:
 Fresh Start Cadet – studying teaching strategies, planning and executing activities and lessons, and
at-risk behaviors while helping general education freshmen successfully transition into high school.
 SETS - studying special education, its intricacies, and the various types of learning disabilities while
assisting in special needs classes at LOHS.
In Teaching Field Experience (currently called Face to Face), a term long class, students will spend time four
out of five class periods each week in Lake Orion elementary and middle schools working with teachers and
students, applying what they have learned and observed during their time in Teacher Cadet.
LOHS FEA
Future Educators of America (FEA) is an international student organization
dedicated to supporting young people interested in education-related
careers. FEA helps its members develop essential skills that will lead to
becoming highly trained and qualified teachers.
The FEA National Conference is in Washington D.C. in April 2015. We plan to bring a small group of students.
It’s an amazing learning and networking opportunity that is available to all LOHS FEA members.
In February of 2014, six LOHS FEA members traveled to San Antonio to attend the
Texas Association of Future Educators conference. They were able to a variety of
sessions, designed for high school students interested in teaching, including sessions on
reading strategies, empowering yourself, and the impact wonderful teachers have on their
students.
In May of 2013 four LOHS FEA members traveled to Orlando to go to the FEA National
Conference. Liz Dow competed at this conference; she wrote and delivered an impassioned piece on the
freedom of speech in public schools; she received 3rd place for her speech! Three other LOHS students
attended sessions there which centered around leadership and teaching. It was a great experience.
LOHS FEA meetings are held on Wednesdays before school in room 257 (Ms. Barnes’s room).
See http://futureeducators.org/ for more information about national FEA.