1. Careers with Children Mrs. Foster Spring 2012

2. January 30 Topics covered Course DescriptionCourse Description SyllabusSyllabus Journals: 1-2 paragraphs 5 pts eachJournals: 1-2 paragraphs 5 pts each ObservationsObservations Guest speakersGuest speakers

3. Journal Entry #1 What do you want to learn about children? Why is understanding yourself helpful in understanding children?What do you want to learn about children? Why is understanding yourself helpful in understanding children? Reminisce about your childhood. What is your favorite childhood memory? Toys, vacations, friends, etc.Reminisce about your childhood. What is your favorite childhood memory? Toys, vacations, friends, etc.

4. Journal Entry #2 January 31 Why is it important to be aware of the different influence on child development? In what ways can these influences impact development later in life?Why is it important to be aware of the different influence on child development? In what ways can these influences impact development later in life? Describe 2 ways learning about children can benefit you.Describe 2 ways learning about children can benefit you.

5. Journal Entry #3 February 1 Describe a time when someone's criticism lowered your self-esteem. Explain how that person might have encouraged you instead.Describe a time when someone's criticism lowered your self-esteem. Explain how that person might have encouraged you instead.

6. Journal Entry #4 February 7 Define the role of a parent. What are some possible changes that come with being a parent? How can a `potential parent prepare for the new role?Define the role of a parent. What are some possible changes that come with being a parent? How can a `potential parent prepare for the new role?

7. Journal Entry #5 February 8 What are some emotional adjustments that are required for parents?What are some emotional adjustments that are required for parents?

8. Journal Entry #6 February 9 How do trends in society impact families? In what ways can strong family relationships be developed?How do trends in society impact families? In what ways can strong family relationships be developed?

9. Journal Entry #7 February 10 What needs do parents fill for their children? In what ways can these needs be met? How can parents be effective at guiding their children’s behavior?What needs do parents fill for their children? In what ways can these needs be met? How can parents be effective at guiding their children’s behavior?

10. Journal Entry #8 February 13 In what ways does a baby grow and change in its first year?In what ways does a baby grow and change in its first year? What are some factors that influence the babies growth and development?What are some factors that influence the babies growth and development?

11. Journal #9 February 14 What kinds of things need to be kept in mind in order to handle a baby safely?What kinds of things need to be kept in mind in order to handle a baby safely? How can parents prevent their baby from being malnourished?How can parents prevent their baby from being malnourished?

12. Journal #10 February 15 Why are regular check ups and immunizations important for babies?Why are regular check ups and immunizations important for babies? What are some signs that a baby is ill?What are some signs that a baby is ill?

13. Journal #11 February 21 Think about what factors contribute to an infants emotional development. What are some ways in which an infant displays emotions?Think about what factors contribute to an infants emotional development. What are some ways in which an infant displays emotions?

14. Journal #12 February 27 Consider the role a parent plays in the social development of an infant. Does an infants behavior reflect the ways a parent reacts to the infant, other people, and their environment?Consider the role a parent plays in the social development of an infant. Does an infants behavior reflect the ways a parent reacts to the infant, other people, and their environment?

15. Journal #13 March 5 Predict what would happen if a child were underdeveloped emotionally and socially?Predict what would happen if a child were underdeveloped emotionally and socially? Think about the child’s life as an adolescent and as an adult.Think about the child’s life as an adolescent and as an adult.

16. Journal #14 March 6 What is the purpose of observing children?What is the purpose of observing children? How can we learn from the experience?How can we learn from the experience?

17. Journal #15 March 7 At what age do babies start to smile?At what age do babies start to smile? Why is physical contact so important for babies?Why is physical contact so important for babies? Which monkey “mothers” did Harlow’s baby monkeys prefer?Which monkey “mothers” did Harlow’s baby monkeys prefer?

18. Journal #16 March 8 What were Harlow’s monkeys like when they grew up?What were Harlow’s monkeys like when they grew up? Who suggested that infants learn to trust or mistrust the world during their first year of life?Who suggested that infants learn to trust or mistrust the world during their first year of life? How do babies communicate with their caretakers?How do babies communicate with their caretakers? What are some characteristic of failure to thrive?What are some characteristic of failure to thrive?

19. Journal #17 March 12-15 Temple Grandin movie notes.Temple Grandin movie notes.

20. April 9