Child Development
This one semester course explores the physical, social, emotional, psychological and intellectual needs of children from conception through age six. Instruction includes topics such conception, pregnancy, birth, infant care, parenting skills, daycare needs and preschool development. The course includes videos, guest speakers, a parenting
simulation with a Real Care Baby, and visits with preschool children in Medfield preschools.
At the preschools, activities in the classroom and on the playground will be observed to increase an understanding of motor development and play skills. Positive techniques for interacting with children will be developed at the high school and implemented during the classes meeting at the preschools. Child Development is recommended for those students who are interested in children and/or are considering a career in early childhood education, teaching, child
psychology, and or health and medical professions.
This course is a prerequisite for an Independent Study with Beginning Years at MHS.
simulation with a Real Care Baby, and visits with preschool children in Medfield preschools.
At the preschools, activities in the classroom and on the playground will be observed to increase an understanding of motor development and play skills. Positive techniques for interacting with children will be developed at the high school and implemented during the classes meeting at the preschools. Child Development is recommended for those students who are interested in children and/or are considering a career in early childhood education, teaching, child
psychology, and or health and medical professions.
This course is a prerequisite for an Independent Study with Beginning Years at MHS.