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. Eligible for English 250 and English 430A. CD 6 Games and Rhythms for Young 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. Also listed as Physical Education 6. Perspectives from anthropology, psychology, history, and sociology will be used to explore what is common to all human societies 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 discussions, enabling them to respond to and intervene against prejudice. This course is also listed as PSYC 7 and ANTH 9. The health protection provided by the home, school and community is studied.