CSU CD 5 Child, Family, and Community Patterns of child-rearing in contemporary society. Interaction of family, school and community. Significance of personal and social values in family life and community action. Individual and social resources for family life including health, welfare and improving child development. CSU CD 6 Games and Rhythms for Children Nature, function and organization of rhythms and games for the preschool and elementary school age child.
Emphasis is given to the understanding of psychomotor development and spatial awareness.
Designed for those planning to work with children. This course examines cultural influences on child-rearing practices, family values, and human development. Perspectives from the social sciences will be used to explore what is common to all Homo sapiens and what is specific to the culture of the U.S. Students will explore their own personal assumptions and attitudes towards diversity, and practice implementing nonstereotypical, developmentally appropriate, antibias activities, interactions and environments in order to respond to and intervene against prejudice among children. This course is also listed as Psyc 7 and Anth 9 . The health protection provided to young children by the home, school and community is studied.