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 Department:    ECED

 Course #:    108

 Credits:    1

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    1

 CIP:    131210

 EPC:    402

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Teaching strategies and guidance techniques for individual and groups of children to prevent behavior problems, assist in solving problems, and promote the development of effective social skills. ECED 108, 109, and 110 combined are equivalent to EDUC& 130.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: Must take ECED 108, 109 and 110 to equal EDUC& 130.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 11

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Supplementary Elective  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply safety principles as they relate to appropriate classroom management.
2. Model appropriate social and emotional language and behavior skills.
3. Understand the theories of early childhood guidance techniques.
4. Demonstrate appropriate strategies for children and adults working in group settings.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

Course Contents

1. Theories of guidance and discipline.
2. Positive guidance and encouragement.
3. Punishment vs. Discipline.
4. Behavior modification.
5. Environmental settings.
6. Classroom management systems.
7. Role of the teacher.
8. Administration.
9. Paraprofessional.
10. Volunteers in the early childhood classroom.
11. Parent/child relationships.
12. Diversity and multiply perspectives in creating culturally sensitive classroom management strategies.