CDEV 1108

Developmentally Appropriate Environment

Credits: 2

Description: This course provides an exploration of home or center learning environments for children, birth through school-age. It includes an examination of both indoor and outdoor space in relation to arrangement, maintenance, and evaluation. The learner will examine and plan developmentally appropriate learning activities and centers. The learner will create developmentally appropriate learning materials. Prerequisite: None Corequisites: CDEV1104, 1128

Credit Breakdown: 1/1/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Prerequisites

• CDEV 1104 Child Development and Learning

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
2. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
3. Demonstrate self-development skills.

Competencies

1. Examine principles of a DCAP learning environment
2. Arrange effective DCAP learning centers
3. Select DCAP learning materials
4. Plan an integrated DCAP curriculum
5. Design, evaluate and modify DCAP learning environment
6. Display professional and ethical conduct
7. Create artifacts for use in efolio.

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.