Dr. Myrtice Salmond's Syllabus

Course Description:  Development of the School-Age Child examines the physical, cognitive/language, and psychosocial development of children five to twelve years old emphasizing the interactions between maturational processes and environmental factors. Using developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe and evaluate children addressing issues of typical and atypical development and diversity. Fulfills partial requirements for the School Age Child Development Permit.

Textbook Information: Caring for School Age Children, Sixth Edition, ISBN 978-1-111-29813-5
Course Learning Objectives:  

• To critically examine the cognitive/language, biological/brain, and psychosocial development in the context of social relationships of children during the middle childhood years.
• To discuss the major principles of several theories of psychosocial and moral development to explain how children develop their sense of identity and learn to be successful members of society and develop an understanding of how siblings, peers and friends affect children’s development
• To examine the components of linguistically, culturally, gender supportive, inclusive, age-appropriate, and anti-bias approaches in promoting optimum learning and development.
• To critically examine the needs of students with disabilities and develop strategies for assessment and observation and meeting standards mandated by legislation.
• To evaluate and assess the role that environment and development play in shaping pro-social and antisocial behavior. Develop appropriate behavioral management strategies.
• To evaluate various assessment instruments and use them to assess developmental milestones.
• To observe, document and assess child growth and development in various settings, and learn about family strengths and stresses and how they impact children’s learning
• To explore employment opportunities available working with school-age children, and become familiar with professional organizations

To identify different types of parents and the cultural/ethnic/racial child rearing patterns and determine the stages of parenthood and identify the styles of parenting

Meet Your Instructor:  Dr. Myrtice Salmond is a part time faculty member. She began her career in education at Monte Vista High School in Spring Valley, CA where she was a tutor, English, Reading, and AVID Teacher, AVID Coordinator, Literacy Coach, and Administrator.  Myrtice earned the Golden Apple Award, Monte Vista's Teacher of the Year, and the Carlston Family Foundation's Outstanding Teachers of America Award. In addition, Myrtice collaborated with Dr. Ann Johns to develop and implement the AVID College Readiness curriculum and training materials. Currently, Myrtice is a Coordinator at Orange County Department of Education where she was honored with the Crystal Bell Award.

Myrtice earned an A.A. from Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina and a B.A. in English, a Single Subject Teaching Credential, a M.A. in Educational Leadership and an Administrative Credential from San Diego State University and a Doctorate in Education at University of Southern California.

Course Syllabus:  Child Development 120A