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This course will stress the qualities, skills and knowledge needed to help care for young children. The first semester will entail basic psychology of dealing and understanding human behavior. Some of the topics that are covered will be: self-concept, basic needs, emotions, defense mechanisms, coping with conflict and frustration, stress, life stages, individual worth and working with children and adults. Other topics included are: adoption, surrogate mothers, stress and children, divorce and children, how to explain death to children, day care for children, television violence and child safety.
The second semester of the course will allow the student to study the personal qualifications and responsibilities of a good childcare worker and elementary teacher. The units of study will include such topics as: teacher responsibilities, health and safety, discipline and guidance, space and activity areas, meals and snacks, curriculum and goals, types of programs and the learning experiences for children. These topics cover the specific details needed to operate a successful day care center.
One major requirement will be to plan a booklet of various learning activities for young children. Another requirement will be to participate in the local BCMW through observation and interactions with the children. It is a requirement that each student obtain a TB shot in order to participate at the BCMW.
This course deals with the main facets of human growth and development and interpersonal relationships in adult and family living. It is designed to aid the student in knowing and understanding themselves, especially as they relate to their family, thus preparing students to gain knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of individuals in the home, community and place of employment. The entire course is based on decision-making as students become introduced to the many alternatives of living in today's society including marriage and parenthood.
Areas of study include the following: heredity and environment, birth defects, making decisions, use of harmful substances, lifestyle options and consequences, communication and relationships, engagement and marriage, stress, spouse abuse, sexual harassment and family crises situations.
We train and educate people for all kinds of jobs in this world but probably the most important job of all -- being a parent -- requires no special training at all. This course should be a requirement for all individuals whether they ever expect to become parents or not.
The major aim of this course is to explain the many factors affecting the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of a child. It will allow the student to become aware of the knowledge, skills and the enormous responsibilities involved in parenthood.
Areas of study include the following: effective parenting skills, types of families, prenatal development, the baby's arrival, safety issues and the overall development during the first year of life.
Orientation to Family Consumer Science
This course is designed to help students become confident, understanding family members. The student will be introduced to the world of work emphasizing the areas of Family & Consumer Sciences. Topics may include: health and nutrition, food preparation, personality development and communication skills, clothing and textiles, child care and baby-sitting, time management and decision making, housing, and careers in Family & Consumer Sciences. The units covered will be basic information that will give students an overview of the Family & Consumer Science field. This will allow students an opportunity to choose an area of study in which they are most interested.
