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CD 1:    Principles and Philosophies of Early Childhood Education

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU
An overview of current educational theories and research, as well as an historical perspective on the development of early childhood education. Observations in schools are to be arranged.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6035 LEC MHG10 SEGAL M 3.0 M 0630P - 0940P  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
6041 LEC MHG11 SHARPE E 3.0 Tu 0645P - 0945P 34
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

CD 2:    Early Child Development

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260; transfer students consult with advisor.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D9, E ; IGETC: 4I; GAV-GE: D2
A systematic study of the child from prenatal life through the preschool years. The course integrates the basic concepts of physical, cognitive and psychosocial development at each major stage of life during this period. This course is also listed as PSYC 2. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4157 LEC LS104 CLABAUGH D 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P 25
4898 LEC LS104 CLABAUGH D 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P 25 2C
4900 LEC LS104 CLABAUGH D 3.0 TuTh 1120A - 1245P 25 2E

 

CD 3:    Child Growth and Development During the School Years

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260; Child Development 2; transfer students consult with advisor.
Transferable: CSU; UC; CSU-GE: D9, E ; IGETC: 4I; GAV-GE: D2
Continuation of the study of the principles of child development with emphasis on children from six years through adolescence. Includes developmental theories and topics relevant to these ages. This course is also listed as PSYC 3. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4158 LEC MHG4 SEGAL M 3.0 MW 1120A - 1245P 25
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
6036 LEC HOL2 BROWN R 3.0 M 0600P - 0910P 25
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

CD 4:    Observing and Assessing Children

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260 and completion of CD2.
Transferable: CSU
Provides training in a variety of naturalistic and formal observation techniques, and discusses the use of standardized testing in children. Students learn to use formal observation tools, make a case study portfolio and give a parent conference. Observing children in classroom settings is required. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6037 LEC CH102 MUSCARI D 3.0 M 0600P - 0910P  

 

CD 5:    Child/Family and Community

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU
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.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4159 LEC MHG4 SEGAL M 3.0 MW 0945A - 1110A  
Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site
6522 LEC MHG11 SHARPE E 3.0 S 0830A - 0300P 34 61
Class meets 02/10/07 - 05/19/07 Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

CD 6:    Games and Rhythms for Children

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU
Nature, function and organization of physical activities 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. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4160 LEC APE120 DODD S 3.0 TuTh 0810A - 0935A  

 

CD 9:    Child Health/Nutrition and Safety

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260.
Transferable: CSU
Health, Safety and Nutrition promotion in young children is studied. Course covers illness and accident prevention, quality food programs and community resources for health, safety and nutrition. Students will learn to promote making healthier choices by teaching hygiene, safety practices and nutritious food choices. Poison prevention, fire and earthquake safety and emergency preparedness is covered. Students learn to design lesson plans to teach children and their parents to make healthy, safe and nutritious choices. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6038 LEC HOL5 ALONZO S 3.0 Tu 0600P - 0910P  
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

CD 10:    Children with Special Needs

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. Completion of CD 2.
Transferable: CSU
An introductory course in special education, which includes a survey of special needs such as learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, developmental delays, physical limitations, cognitive differences, and giftedness. Students will study the history of special education and legislation in the USA, ethical assessment and family-based intervention techniques, diversity and family issues, advocacy for special needs children, and the use of technology in special education environments. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4161 LEC CD127 CLABAUGH D 3.0 TuTh 0945A - 1110A  

 

CD 11C:    Supervision of Adults: The Mentor Teacher

Advisory: Prefer that students meet the requirements for the State Child Development Teacher Permit or completion of a college-level course of study in child development or early childhood education, or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Transferable: CSU
A study of the methods and principles of supervising adults in early childhood settings. Emphasis is on the role of the experienced classroom teacher who functions as a "mentor/supervisor" to teachers, aides, and other adults. This course meets the requirements for the State Child Development Permit Matrix: "2 unit adult supervision class" and the Mentor Teacher Program. Lectures, discussions, in class and out of class activities, role-play simulations, readings, individual and group assignments as well as videos and guest presenters will be used.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6039 LEC MHG4 MALASPINA B 2.0 S 0800A - 0400P 11 58
Class meets 02/24/07 - 03/31/07 Above class meets at Morgan Hill Community site

 

CD 12:    Computer Education for Teachers

Advisory: CSIS 122 Computer Keyboarding, or equivalent; English 250 with a grade of C or better.
Transferable: CSU
The history, uses and development of computers in education. Basic computer skills and terminology will be taught in the context of teacher education. Students who successfully complete this course will understand general and specific skills and knowledge required to meet the Technology Standard for Multiple and Single Subject Credential Candidates. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit. This course is also listed as CSIS 9.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6040 LEC LI171 CLABAUGH D 3.0 Th 0600P - 0910P 25

 

CD 13:    Infant and Toddler Development and Care

Advisory: Eligible for English 250 and English 260. Child Development 2.
Transferable: CSU
Students will study the developmental stages of growth specific to infants and toddlers and learn how to foster positive techniques for nurturing infants and toddlers in group settings. Students will study the RIE philosophy and learn how to observe children in child care and home day care settings. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6042 LEC HOL5 SHARPE E 3.0 Th 0645P - 0945P 34
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

CD 22:    Field Work and Service

Required: Learning contracts must be filled out and signed by the student and the supervising instructor.
Transferable: CSU
Supervised field work within the college and with local agencies. Students serve in useful group activities in leadership roles prescribed for them by faculty or community agencies. A maximum of six units may be completed.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4162 FEX CD131 SEGAL M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 21 73

 

CD 23:    Independent Study

Required: The study outline prepared by the student and the instructor must be approved by the department and the dean.
Transferable: CSU
Designed to afford selected students specialized opportunities for exploring areas at the independent study level. The courses may involve extensive library work, research in the community, or special projects. May be repeated three times or until six units of credit are accrued. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4163 IND CD131 SEGAL M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 22 73
4164 IND CD131 SEGAL M 2.0 DHR 0000 - 0000  

 

CD 25A:    Art Methods

Transferable: CSU; CSU-GE: C1; GAV-GE: C1
Art methods and learning theory for those planning to work with preschool, elementary and secondary students. Includes art therapy as well as gifted and special learner projects. Two dimensional work in printing, painting, drawing, collage. Also listed as ART 25A.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6521 L/L HOL1 MCGINNIS R 3.0 F&2.3 0400P - 0815P 25
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

CD 25B:    Art Methods

Transferable: CSU; GAV-GE: C1
Art methods, creativity and learning theory for those planning to work with preschool, elementary, and secondary school students. Includes art therapy as well as gifted and special learner projects. Three dimensional work in sculpture, bas relief, mobiles, paper mache', plaster, and various 3-D materials. Also listed as ART 25B.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6044 L/L HOL1 MCGINNIS R 3.0 F&2.3 0400P - 0815P 25
Above class meets at the Hollister Briggs site

 

CD 28B:    Dev Learning Activities for Family Child Care & Foster Care

Transferable: CSU
A practical curriculum development course for child care providers. The course includes a brief overview of children's learning processes and practical activities. Students will study appropriate curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children in all areas of development. Students will learn how to set up a family child care environment. This course has the option of a letter grade or credit/no credit
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6045 LEC CD127 ALONZO S 1.0 S 0900A - 0400P 11
Class meets 04/27/07 - 05/05/07
      ALONZO S   F 0600P - 0850P  

 

CD 30B:    Teaching Practices and Techniques II

Advisory: Child Development 30A. Concurrent enrollment in CD 190.
Transferable: CSU
Continuation of CD 30A with emphasis on assessment, conferencing and planning skills. Completion of 30A and 30B fulfills State Child Development Permit requirements, and satisfies the associate degree student teaching requirements.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6046 LEC CD127 SEGAL M 3.0 W 0600P - 0910P  

 

CD 160:    Child Care First Aid and CPR

Transferable: CSU
First aid training to prepare child care professionals to meet the needs of emergencies when medical assistance is delayed. Includes information on the prevention of childhood injuries and the prevention of communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS and the use of Universal Precautions. (Satisfies the California Community Care Licensing requirement for 15 hours of specialized health and safety training.) This is a credit/no credit course. May be repeated three times for credit.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
6047 LEC CD127 ALONZO S 1.0 S 0900A - 0400P 11 57
Class meets 02/02/07 - 02/10/07
      ALONZO S   F 0600P - 0910P  

 

CD 190:    Occupational Work Experience/Child Development

Required: Declared vocational major. Concurrent enrollment in seven or more units (including CWE units, except for summer school. For summer school, enrollment in one other class is required). Minimum 2.00 G.P.A.
Transferable: CSU
College credit for learning experience obtained on the job in accordance with a training plan developed cooperatively between the employer, college and student. 75 hours per semester per unit or 60 hours per semester for unpaid experience. This is a credit/no credit course. May be taken for a maximum of 16 work experience units.
Sect# Type Room Instructor Units Days Time Start-End Footnotes
4167 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 1.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4168 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 2.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4169 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 3.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14
4170 WEX CD131 SEGAL M 4.0 TBA 0000 - 0000 14