MCCCD Program Description

Psychology of Parenting

Course: PSY123

First Term: 1995 Summer I

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: The demonstration and application of psychological principles to the development and guidance of children and adolescents

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify the basic aspects of psychological development of the normal child and adolescent. (I) 2. Describe the various techniques of parent-child communication. (II) 3. Describe listening strategies used for effective communication. (II) 4. Describe various parenting styles and their effect on the development of the child. (II) 5. Describe various behavior modification and other techniques and identify situations in which they are most successful. (II) 6. Describe the pros and cons of daycare. (III) 7. Describe the characteristics of quality daycare and preschool programs. (III) 8. Describe the characteristics of management of gifted children. (III) 9. Describe the characteristics of management of children with various physical handicaps. (III) 10. Describe the characteristics of management of children with learning disabilities. (III) 11. Describe the characteristics of management of children in selected situations, such as illness, sibling issues, or school problems. (III)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Psychological development of the normal child and adolescent A. Physical development B. Cognitive development C. Social development D. Emotional development E. Personality development II. Behavior management techniques A. Parent-child communication B. Listening strategies C. Parenting styles D. Behavior modification III. Other considerations A. Daycare B. Preschool C. Giftedness D. Children with physical handicaps E. Learning disabilities F. Other situations

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/28/1995

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