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Phoenix College 2005-20<strong>06</strong> Catalog • 239<br />

CFS281<br />

Adolescent School Success<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

(Not offered every semester)<br />

An overview of factors that contribute to<br />

adolescent school success, including<br />

family-school interactions, special needs<br />

adolescents, and problem areas.<br />

Emphasis on strategies and resources to<br />

facilitate school success. Prerequisites:<br />

None.<br />

CFS283<br />

Multicultural Early Child Education<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

(Not offered every semester)<br />

Practical early childhood classroom<br />

applications for a diverse ethnic<br />

population, including integration of<br />

multicultures into the classroom,<br />

facilitation of a second language<br />

acquisition, and practical teaching<br />

strategies which are also<br />

developmentally appropriate. Prerequisites:<br />

CFS/ECH176.<br />

CFS290AA<br />

Child Abuse: Identification &<br />

Reporting in Child Care Settings<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

(Not offered every semester)<br />

Identification, recording, and reporting<br />

by child care providers of sexual abuse,<br />

physical abuse, or neglect of young<br />

children. Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECH181<br />

Enhancing Infant Development<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

Introduction to principles of<br />

development in infants from birth<br />

through 18 months. Emphasis on infant<br />

individuality and adult-infant<br />

interactions in practical care and play<br />

activities. Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECH182<br />

Enhancing Toddler Development<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

(Not offered every semester)<br />

Overview of the developmental needs of<br />

children from 15 through 30 months.<br />

Emphasis on the adult role in providing<br />

a safe, stimulating everyday<br />

environment where toddlers may<br />

explore, imitate and communicate with<br />

others. Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECH236<br />

Learning Materials for Young Children<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

(Not offered every semester)<br />

Design aspects of traditional early<br />

childhood play materials examined for<br />

teaching/learning potential. Includes<br />

design, production, and field-testing of<br />

teacher-made devices. Prerequisites:<br />

None.<br />

ECH270<br />

Observing Young Children<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

(Not offered every semester)<br />

Introduction to techniques of observing<br />

young children. Recording methods,<br />

interpretation and use of collected<br />

information including legal and ethical<br />

implications. Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECH271<br />

Arranging the Environment<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

(Not offered every semester)<br />

Exploration of the influence of the<br />

environment on the behavior of young<br />

children. Indoor and outdoor spaces<br />

considered and analysis of environments<br />

practiced. Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECH274<br />

Books and Verse For the Young Child<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

(Not offered every semester)<br />

Introduction to verse, storytelling, books<br />

and bookmaking for infants, toddlers,<br />

and preschoolers. Information as well as<br />

storybooks considered. Prerequisites:<br />

None.<br />

ECH275<br />

Literacy Development & the<br />

Young Child<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

Literacy from birth through the early<br />

childhood years. Focus on<br />

developmentally appropriate ways to<br />

encourage speaking, listening, writing,<br />

and reading in the home and classroom.<br />

Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECH281<br />

Movement/Music for the Young Child<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

Consideration of motor development in<br />

the toddler through the 8-year-old and<br />

exploration of age-appropriate rhythmic,<br />

musical and creative movement<br />

methods. Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECH287<br />

Professional Development in Early<br />

Childhood Education<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

Emerging professionalism within the<br />

field of early childhood education.<br />

Consideration of job responsibilities,<br />

rewards, ethics and current issues facing<br />

practitioners. Includes assessment and<br />

career planning. Prerequisites: None.<br />

ECH288<br />

Community Resources and Referral<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

(Not offered every semester)<br />

Survey of current community agencies,<br />

resources, and support groups for a<br />

variety of child and family needs.<br />

Considers appropriate procedures for<br />

referral, handling of information,<br />

confidentiality and follow up.<br />

Prerequisites: None.<br />

CHD – Chemical Dependency<br />

CHD284<br />

Current CD Issues Seminar<br />

0.5 credit 0.5 period lecture<br />

Special topics in chemical dependency<br />

with an emphasis on current issues not<br />

covered in other chemical dependency<br />

courses. May be repeated for a total of<br />

three (3) credit hours. Prerequisites:<br />

None.<br />

CHD285<br />

Chemical Dependency Seminar<br />

1 credit 1 period lecture<br />

Special topics in chemical dependency<br />

with an emphasis on current issues not<br />

covered in other chemical dependency<br />

courses. Prerequisites: None. Course<br />

Note: May be repeated for a total of four<br />

(4) credit hours.<br />

CHI – Chinese<br />

CHI115<br />

Beginning Chinese Conversation I<br />

3 credits 3 periods lecture<br />

Introduction to Chinese sound system,<br />

basic grammar, and vocabulary<br />

necessary to develop speaking ability in<br />

Mandarin Chinese. Designed for<br />

students seeking speaking and listening<br />

ability with little emphasis on writing<br />

and reading Chinese characters.<br />

Prerequisites: None.<br />

Course Descriptions

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