Child Development 107 Syllabus

Course Description:  This course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of children’s development, birth through adolescence.  The class will cover general trends of development, as well as how children’s individual rate of development can be a focus.  Heredity and environmental influences will be discussed. 

Textbook Information:  Martorell, G. (2013). Child M Series (1^st Ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.  ISBN-10: 0078035511 

Additional Course Information (Technical Requirements): 

1. Abide by the Santa Ana College Core Competencies and Student Learning Outcome #3B - Information Competency: students will use technology learning tools and technology applications at a level appropriate to achieve discipline specific course requirements and Demonstrated skills might include, but are not limited to: word processing and file management; use or development of simulations, web pages, databases; graphing calculators; etc;
2. Have frequent and dependable internet access with a high speed modem;
3. Utilize a computer that has anti-virus software installed;
4. Utilize Microsoft Office 2010 or newer (word, powerpoint, excel, publisher);
5. Type and electronically submit all assignments through Canvas

Student Learning Objectives: 

1. Define human development
2. Explain the major theories of development
3. Describe the ecological-systems approach to the study of human development
4. Differentiate genotype and phenotype
5. Explain prenatal development and the possible complications at birth
6. Describe ways in which developmental domains are continuous, sequential and inter-related
7. Demonstrate knowledge of current research findings as they apply to child development
8. Demonstrate of the physical, social/emotional, cognitive and language development of children in major developmental stages
9. Understand how to identify children at different ages by assessing their developmental skills and abilities

Meet Your Instructor:  

Michelle Kimmel has taught at the elementary level for fifteen years in both California and Georgia.  Specifically, she has taught first grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, primary reading intervention, and English Language Development for kindergarten through third grade students as well as she served as an elementary assistant principal.  Currently, Dr. Kimmel works as a first grade teacher in Irvine Unified School District and teaches part-time at Santa Ana College.  Her educational interests and research focus on the impact of Response to Intervention (RTI) and school readiness.  Dr. Kimmel’s educational degrees include a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, a Master of Arts in Education, specializing in elementary education, a Master of Arts in Education, specializing in early childhood education, and a Doctor of Education.  In her spare time, she likes to spend time with her nephew and niece, read for pleasure, and walk her dog. 

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Course Syllabus:  Kimmel CDEV 107 42536 Fall 2017 Syllabus.pdf