Course: Communication 116 and Human Development
135: Practicum in Child Development
Department(s): Communication
and Human Development Program
Program Name(s): La
Clase Magica at St. Leo's Mission, Mi
Clase Magica Head Start at St. Leo’s Mission,
La Clase Magica at
Bayside, Casa Familiar,
La Clase Magica
at Orange Place, Lil’
Champs at Pauma, and TACKLE
at San Pasqual
Instructor(s): Professor
Olga Vasquez, Department of Communication
Participants (based on 2004-05
data):
- Approximately 70 undergraduates and 2 graduate
students per academic year
Course Description:
- “Focuses on children's social and cognitive
development
- Teaches field research methods
- Covers contemporary theoretical perspectives and
research on human learning, with a focus on sociocultural
and cultural-historical perspectives.
Fieldwork:
- Undergraduates mentoring and interacting with
children at the site
- Observation of children’s experiences in
the program and preparation of field notes
- Provide undergraduates with experience working
with diverse children and community organizations
Evaluation Strategies:
- Pre- and post-test of undergraduate knowledge
of course content
- Examination of undergraduate fieldnotes to measure
understanding of theory and practice related to
course content
- Survey of undergraduate interest in pursuing
graduate or professional school studies
Sample Course Syllabus |
