Child Development 138 (1)
Social and Emotional
Development
Professor Karen Davis O'Hara
California State University,
Sacramento
Department of Child Development
College of Education
Spring 2003
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Catalog Description: The study of the social and emotional development of children from conception through adolescence with consideration of biological and environmental influences. Includes classroom instruction and field experience. Lectures, discussions and participation in such classroom activities as presentations, demonstrations and cooperative learning assignments.
Prerequisites: Child Development 30; Child Development 133 (may be taken concurrently);Not to be taken the same semester as CHDV 137.
Number of Units: 5
View the course schedule
Social and Emotional Development (CHDV 138) is a required course in the child development major. Furthermore, many students find the topic interesting and personally relevant, whether they recognize patterns and behaviors they have observed in children they care for, or from personal experiences in their own childhood. Social and emotional functioning is a vital component of children's mental and physical health, as well as a significant contributor to academic and personal success. As future professionals in child-based careers, understanding such processes enable one to promote children's social and emotional adjustment. Furthermore, a wealth of scientific research is being conducted on the topic, and students of this course will become more informed and responsible consumers of the latest findings.
Students will need an electronic mail account and computer access to the Web. All CSUS students enrolled in one or more units can create a SacLink account for electronic mail and Internet services. Although a home computer with a high speed modem running Netscape or Internet Explorer would be beneficial, students can use the Web from one of the campus student labs. Check out Computer Hardware Recommendations for CSU, Sacramento Students for more information about equipment.
Computing Recommendations
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Comfortable using the computer and browsing the Web |
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Windows compatible Pentium running Windows NT,or Windows 95/98 or Macintosh compatible with System 8 |
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32M RAM (preferably 64M) |
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28.8K or faster modem - preferably 56K |
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Microsoft Internet Explorer or NetScape 4.0 (or higher) |
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SacLink or other Internet Account |
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Word processing skills |
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Online class participation on the Web assignments and electronic discussions. |
- Enhanced Learning: Time saved traveling to and from campus (and looking for parking) can be redirected to learning!
- Increased Interaction with Classmates: Web-based communication tools can actually increase interaction among students by permitting group work that would be difficult to arrange if students had to meet in the same place at the same time.
- Virtual Office Hours: Electronic communication between students and the instructor can actually increase the degree of our interaction, since you can e-mail me at your convenience, rather than find time to get to my office or reach me by phone.
- The Web's the Limit (not the instructor): The World Wide Web has a wealth of resources from which you can learn a great deal more than I can teach you. Everywhere, the role of the faculty is being reconceptualized as that of "coach" rather than "instructor". Students are perfectly suited to take advantage of coaching to get out of the course what will be of most value to them.
- Electronic Competency on the Job: The competence in dealing with electronic environments that you develop in this course will be of great value to you in your workplace.
Successful Student Characteristics
- Discipline to complete projects by deadlines instead of waiting until the end of the semester.
- Motivation to read, write, and particpate fully in class activities.
- Time to devote approximately 9 hours a week to a 3-credit course.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Flexibility in dealing with technology problems.
More information is available on Dr. Davis O'Hara's homepage. You may contact the her via e-mail at kdohara@csus.edu.