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PARENT/CHILD PEP 103D

Instructor Information:

Instructor: Candyce Bollinger

Location: Building 20, Room 100Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 12:00-1:00 pmPhone Number: 596-5434Email: cbollinger@spscc.ctc.edu

Or the Education Program Office:Phone #: (360) 596-5293 Email: sschein@spscc.ctc.edu

Course Information:

Parenting Your Toddler I: PEP 103D Fall 2010, 2 creditsTuesday 10:00 11:50 am, Room 100

Texts/Lab Materials/Library Sources: (if any):

none

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

a. Identify characteristics of safe and stimulating environments for infantsb. Understand infant developmental stages and tasksc. Interact with infants to promote language, cognitive, physical, social, and

emotional developmentd. Demonstrate a variety of mutually enjoyable activities for infants and adultse. Intervene positively to change children's behaviorf. Interact with other parents to increase knowledge of child care skills and obtain

support

Course Expectations:

Student Learning Expectations:

-Help keep all children safe-Guide children positively-Intervene if a child may get hurt, as relaxed as possible-Listen well and help each other problem solve-Avoid judging or giving unsolicited advice-Be persistent in getting what you need from class-Expect noise, interruptionsthe presence of real children-Participate in both adult and parent/child activities

Expectations of Children

-Be themselves (that is act like babies/two year olds)-Be noisy, active, rowdy-Be tired, clingy, cranky sometimes-May be interested in participating or observing. May be most comfortable trying

theactivities later when alone.

Course Description:

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I. Schedule:

2 hours weekly for each class. One hour parent focus, and one hour parent/childlab. Upon arrival, there will be fine motor stations set up for the child toparticipate. Parents are encouraged to help their children adjust to being thereand sitting with them and engaging in the different activities. This period will lastfor approximately 15 minutes.

II. Parent Group Time

During this first half of the class, our teaching assistant will remain in the childrensarea. She will need occasional parent assistance. Children may move in and outof the adult group as they feel necessary

Each class meeting has two components: 1) parent education lecture anddiscussion and 2) parent-child activities. Developmental activities are planned andsupervised by the instructor and teacher's aide. Weekly parent education topicsare chosen by parents at the first class section based on interests and needs.Possible infant I topics include:

a. Physical developmentb. Social/emotional developmentc. Cognitive developmentd. Language developmente. Children's temperamentsf. Sleep patterns and problemsg. Cryingh. Nutritioni. Father's role

j. Transition to parenthoodk Non-sexist childrearing

l. Stress and anxietym. Well child information

Sharing:

Each adult can say what is new and any concerns they have about parenting. Youcan ask the group for ideas. There may be a question related to our topic at thistime.

Ground Rules

1. Confidentiality for each other, and children being discussed.

2. No advice.3. Respectful of this class time.

III. Parent/Child Lab

For the second half of the class, each parent teams up with their child. Clean up,snack, activity and music are all purposeful parts of the curriculum. Children arelearning the routine and ability to move with a group, well as exploring the daysactivities. Parents can enjoy this special time to focus on their child, observe themwith their peers, and interpret their developmental cues. Parents also have theopportunity to practice new parenting methods with the group support at this time.

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Clean UpKeep this fun and cooperative. Give children one specific idea at a time. Sam,you can put this bike in the closet. Here, Ill help you push.

SnackPlease bring simple nutritious snacks such as fruit, cheese, crackers. Juice can bediluted to reduce the sugar impact. Please bring cups, napkins, etc.

Activity

When an activity is provided, gently encourage participation, while respecting thechoice of those who wish only to observe.

MusicGently encourage participation. Many children will not participate in a rowdy, overstimulating group, but will love to do these with you at home.

Topic:Possible topics for class lecture/discussion include:

Toddlers

Soc/Emo Development Transition to FamilyIntellectual Development Stress/AnxietyMotor Development Well Child InformationNon-sexist Childrearing First Air/CPRSleep Issues Language DevelopmentNutrition Temperament

Course Policies:

Grade is based on a point system: 50% - participation in classroom activities50% - homework assignment

100 point maximum: 90 -100 A80 - 90 B70 - 80 C60 - 70 D

Less than 60 FAttendance:

Class starts at: 10:00 a.m. and ends at 11:50 a.m. for Toddler I .

Attendance is important. There will be information from lectures exercises whichare

not in the written materials.-Students are responsible for finding out about missed sessions from another

students orfrom the instructor at a time which does not disrupt class.

-Students who fail to attend the first class session and do not contact theinstructor in

advance will be withdrawn from the class.

If attendance is a problem, make-up projects are available. Projects may be pickedup at the program office. Incomplete grades can be arranged with the instructor,

on an individual, pre-arranged basis.