Black Hawk College Catalog – 2014 CD 202 Observ/Guid/Assessmt Y.C. 3 cr. hrs.; 1 lecture hours; 4 lab hours per week. Pre- or co-requisite: ENG 101 or Comm 100. Studies observational techniques, to assess and guide behavior which facilitates the development of the young child. Students will understand ethics of assessment, as well as improving their observational and guidance skills. Students will develop and understand the relationship between careful observation, assessment, and effective interaction with children. CD 203 Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs 3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Pre- or co-requisite: ENG 101 or Comm 100. Curriculum planning according to developmental needs of children in early childhood settings. Theories of curriculum development will be analyzed and applied to early childhood settings. CD 204 Child Development Practicum I 1-4 cr. hrs.; 0.5-2 lecture hours; 3-10 lab hours per week. Prerequisites: CD 200 and 202. Student spends ten hours a week under supervision working with preschool children in an early childhood setting. CD 205 Lang Develop & Activities for Young Child 1-3 cr. hrs.; 1-3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Techniques and methods of encouraging communication skills in young children. Overview of language development, children’s literature and developmentally appropriate language activities in the early childhood setting. CD 206 Creative Activities for Young Children 1-3 cr. hrs.; 1-3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Introduces students to a wide variety of media suitable for use with the young child. Emphasis placed on creative activities: art, language, music, movement, math, and science. CD 207 Music for Young Children 3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Materials for singing, rhythmic activities, plus musical dramatizations and applications of basic classroom instruments. Provides basic musicianship needed to teach music in early elementary or pre-school. Not recommended for music concentration student unless approved by the music department full-time faculty. CD 209 Play and Rhythmic Activities 1-2 cr. hrs.; 1-2 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Acquaints student with normal play and movements of young children. CD 211 Education of the Gifted Child 3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Curriculum orientation and guidance practices for working with gifted students.
Page 167 CD 212 Survey of Children with Special Needs 3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Study of exceptional child’s individual needs and methods of instruction. Overall view of mentally retarded, deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, visually handicapped, emotionally disturbed, physically handicapped, or health impaired. Includes learning disabled and gifted. Studies Federal and State regulations. CD 214 Child Development Practicum II 1-4 cr. hrs.; 1-2 lecture hours; 10 lab hours per week. Prerequisite: CD 204. Ten hours a week of supervised work in an early childhood setting. CD 215 Infant/Toddler Curriculum 3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. This course details how to organize a high-quality early care and education program for Infants and Toddlers, including routines, activities, learning environment, guidance, health/safety issues, families and assessment. This course provides three credits towards the State of Illinois Infant/Toddler Credential. Observations are required. CD 220 Child Care Center/Early Childhood Admin 1-3 cr. hrs.; 1-3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Examines the management processes of planning, staffing, record keeping, budgeting, purchasing, and monitoring for quality. Formulation of policy statements, philosophy, programming, planning, evaluation and working with parents will be included. Students will become familiar with computer usage, licensing standards, accreditation, community resources and professional organizations for early childhood programs. CD 222 Child, Family and Community 3 cr. hrs.; 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. This course focuses on the child in the context of family and community. Includes issues of communication, diversity, professionalism, and social policy and will promote awareness and effective use of resources. CD 224 Methods of Guiding Children’s Behavior 1-3 cr. hrs.; 1-3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Presents effective methods of discipline in the guidance of young children’s behavior through theory and practical application. CD 225 Math and Science for the Young Child 1-3 cr. hrs.; 1-3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week. Introduces the theory and practice related to the curricular areas of math and science for young children. Emphasis will be placed on the development and evaluation of developmentally appropriate activities and instructional materials.