This course is an overview of the physical-motor, emotional, social and cognitive growth processes from the prenatal period through adolescence. Prerequisite for all upper level child care courses. CHD 103 - Nutrition and Health of the Young Child 2 credits This course includes the study of basic human nutrition, the nutritional value of food, relationship of food and food habits to nutrition, relationship of nutrition to biological development, safety, health and sanitary practices, regulations and agencies. CHD 104 - Large Muscle Development 2 credits This course is designed to help you plan and implement appropriate physical activities both indoors and outdoors for young children. CHD 105 - Developing Techniques for Working with the Young Child 3 credits This course includes weekly participation experiences with groups of young children.
Emphasis is on the child care worker's role in relation to young children.
Weekly seminars will include discussion of guidance principles and techniques applied to children in group situations, leading toward the development of a personal philosophy of child guidance. A weekly five-hour field assignment is required. CHD 106 - Music for the Young Child 3 credits This course will include a survey of the types of musical interests of young children and a collection of songs and musical experiences for young children will be developed. Emphasis is given to methods which will encourage musical participation by the children. Weekly field assignments will be required.