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CHDV C105 Course Information

Course Description

(A/CSU)

Students are introduced to care and education for infants and toddlers. Topics include curriculum, observation, the Pikler Approach, and Gerber philosophy, planning for attachment, special needs, sensory integration, communication, nutrition, and sanitation. Students prepare to understand, respect, and support healthy identity development in infants and toddlers including emphasis on diversity and individuality. Students are encouraged to contemplate their roles in shaping the identity formation of infants and toddlers. Students are required to observe infants and/or toddlers in a group setting. (Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Reading Level 1, Writing Level 1. )

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Course Details

  • Course Name & Number: CHDV 105
  • CRN: 50084
  • Course Title: Introduction to Infant Development  
  • Instructor: Linda Eberhart
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  • Units: 3
  • Class Meets: June 11 - August 3
  • Term: Summer 2012
  • Textbook:
    • Infants, Toddlers & Caregivers, (8th edition) by Janet Gonzalez-Mena & Dianne Widmeyer Eyer 
    • The Caregiver's Companion Readings & Profession Resources to accompany the text (8th edition) (both are required)
  • Estimated Time per Week: 6-8 hours
  • Skill Level: Level 1 reading. Self Motivated.
  • Special Requirements: Access to a good working computer 4-5 times a week. Students need to be familiar with the computer and know how to upload documents.
  • Assignments & Tests: 
    3 exams throughout the semester
    1 group project
    Weekly discussions
       
  • Proctored Exams: No
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  • Additional Comments: This is the first class of two in infant development offered through Cerro Coso Community College.


 

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