La Habra High School
Applied Arts Department

Home Economics and Technology Standards
CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

The student will:
  • demonstrate his/her ability to comply with the local and state regulations.
  • describe the educational and credentialing requirements for staff members in the fields of child care and education.
  • demonstrate the ability to follow emergency and disaster procedures as outlined in the site’s disaster preparedness plan.
  • follow operational, communication, and reporting procedures.
  • know and demonstrate basic first aid procedures.
  • describe normal physical, intellectual, social, and emotional developmental patterns and compare differences among infants, toddlers, and children.
  • observe, record, and report the development and behavior of infants, toddlers, and children.
  • understand the importance of prenatal care.
  • describe typical stages of prenatal development.
  • create awareness and understanding of the reality of the birthing process.
  • explore genetics and heredity.
  • define the types of birth defects and their causes.
  • understand the multipile intelligence theory.
  • know the symptoms of child abuse.
  • demonstrate positive guidance techniques that are based upon children’s stages of development.
  • describe the adult’s role in creating and managing environments that develop the child’s independence and self-control.
  • learn appropriate discipline techniques.
  • examine the long-term effects of child abuse.
  • learn the alternatives to physical punishment.
  • dispel the negative myth regarding psychological counseling.
  • operate equipment safely to avoid endangering him/herself or others.
  • demonstrate proper handling of hazardous materials.
  • demonstrate the ability to establish, maintain, and promote good nutrition, health, and safety practices for infants and children.
  • perform simple first-aid procedures.
  • plan nutritious snacks using the Food Guide Pyramid.
  • know the current safety laws (i.e., car safety seats).
  • demonstrate their ability to use interaction skills appropriately and with sensitivity when dealing with the diversity of families.
  • identify resources that promote interaction between the child, family, and community.
  • demonstrate respect for other cultures.
  • explain and practice professionalism according to the appropriate code of ethics.
  • dress appropriately
  • use appropriate language.
  • learn the procedure for reporting suspected child abuse.
  • know the possible signs of child abuse.
  • assist with daily procedures in the classroom, including the preparation and use of materials, equipment, and the environment.
  • plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants, preschool, and school-age children.
  • use established criteria to evaluate child care programs and facilities.
  • explain and interpret the interdependence and importance of all jobs to the success of the organization.
  • describe the roles and responsibilities of management and employees
  • explain the need for workers at all levels to act and dress appropriately.
  • demonstrate work-force management and team-building strategies.
  • demonstrate positive work attitudes, self-confidence, honesty, perseverance, and self-discipline in workplace learning experiences.
  • use active listening skills.
  • model effective relationships across age, gender, and cultural groups.
  • apply problem-solving strategies and current technology to manage resources for balancing work, personal, and family responsibilities.