EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 1   
5912    EarlyChildDev    Year    9-12    UC-Approved “g”
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 1 HONORS
5913 EarlyChildDev 1 Honors    Year    9-12    UC-Approved “g”
Development of the child from prenatal life through early childhood. This introductory course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical, from conception through early childhood. Emphasis on interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. An examination of the underlying theoretical principles of developmentally appropriate practices applied to early childhood programs and environments. Emphasizing the key role of relationships, constructive adult-child interactions, and teaching strategies in supporting physical, social, creative and intellectual development of the child. Includes a review of the historical roots of early childhood programs and the evolution of the professional practices promoting advocacy, ethics and professional identity.  Students complete field work in an early childhood classroom during the period in which they are enrolled. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 2   
5914    EarlyChildDev2    Year    10-12    UC-Approved “g”
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 2 HONORS   
5915   EarlyChildDev 2 Honors  Year  10-12   UC-Approved “g” 
Prerequisite: EarlyChildDev1 or EarlyChildDev1 Honors
Students will examine the developing child in a societal context focusing on interrelationship of family, school, and community, and emphasizing historical and sociocultural factors. An overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for infants and young children. Students will examine the teacher’s role in supporting development by using observation and assessment strategies and emphasizing the essential role of play. An overview of content areas will include but not be limited to: language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, math and science. The processes of socialization and identity development will be highlighted, showing the importance of respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families. Students in this class run Teen Time, an extended day program for Young Fives at Greendell, twice per week during the majority of the school year during the period in which they are enrolled. 

CHILD DEVELOPMENT: MIDDLE CHILDHOOD THROUGH ADOLESCENCE     
5920      ChldDev    Year            10-12    UC-Approved “g”
CHILD DEVELOPMENT HONORS
5921   ChldDev    Year        10-12    UC Approval Pending
Prerequisite: None;  Recommended EarlyChildDev1 or EarlyChildDev1 Honors
Students are exposed to developmental theory and hands-on experience regarding the development of the child from middle childhood through adolescence. This course examines the major physical, psychosocial, and cognitive/language developmental milestones for children, both typical and atypical. While studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages. Students will also examine, plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and behavior management techniques for children 5-12 in a classroom setting in Palo Alto twice per week during the period in which they are enrolled. Specifically intended for those who desire to work with school-age children in a variety of settings, including after-school, recreation and summer day camps.

HONORS/College Credit Option- The honors version of these courses requires additional work and rigor. Students enrolled in the honors section will also have the opportunity to earn college credit. 4 quarter units CSU transferable in Fall and 4 quarter units that are UC/CSU transferable in the Spring. Honors courses taken on Paly campus receive an additional grade point in the weighted GPA grade calculation for 10-12th grade. ECD 1 & 2 can count for CTE or SS Elective credit, Child Dev. is CTE only.