This course is designed for the student to learn about quality care for children and good parenting skills. It starts with decision-making steps toward having a family and insights into careers involving children. The course includes nutrition and prenatal development, how to take care of a baby, child growth and development, why children behave the way they do, how play is children's work, how to discipline children, communication techniques, and planning activities for children of various ages. Part of the course work includes guided observations of children with participation in the early childhood setting.
Schools
Arlington Community High School
Wakefield High School
Washington-Liberty High School
Yorktown High School
Langston/New Directions
Prerequisites
Tuberculosis screening is required skin