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CRN: 82734 Section: 206 and 82237 Section: 405 

Dates/Times: August 17-December 11, 2020

Th 9:10am-12:00pm and Friday 9:10-12:00pm

Campus: Remote                 Instructors: Landi Ehnle lehnle@ccsf.edu

The purpose of this course is to give parents and child care providers practical experience and knowledge of child development (Children’s Ages: 15 months – 5 years) in a play-based laboratory environment.

After Finishing This Class You Will Be Able To

1. Recognize typical behavior and development of children 15 months to kindergarten age.
2. Value the importance of play in the children’s growth and development.
3. Understand the process of separation and attachment relationship building.
4. Develop strategies of positive guidance.
5. Identify standards of high quality childcare.
6. Develop ways to relieve parental stress and identify resources for support.

Instructor’s Role

1. Provide a nonjudgemental environment for parents to discuss parenting and child development issues and share concerns with other parents.
2. Provide a sensory-rich and developmentally appropriate environment for children 15 months to kindergarten age to play.
3. Provide a chance for parents to observe and participate in their children’s play.
4. Share information on child development issues with parents.

Parents/Caregivers’s Responsibilities during Class

1. You are responsible for your child’s safety.Please be attentive to your child’s activities and stay with them as they move about the room. Follow your child’s lead in choosing activities.
2. After your child has played in an area, please reset the materials so the activity will be ready and inviting to the next child.
3. Keep adult conversations focused on child development issues and limit cell phone use to emergencies only.
4. Attendance is important. Please register yourself and sign-in on the attendance sheet every class.
5. Make a name tag for you and your child.
6. Eating and drinking is only allowed in designated area (table near the sink).

Please feel free to discuss any issues you are having with the instructor.