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 Department:    EDUC&

 Course #:    130

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3.5

 CIP:    131501

 EPC:    839

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Examine the principles and theories for creating safe learning environments. Develop skills that promote effective interactions and provide positive individual guidance. Student will spend two hours a week working or volunteering in a P-12 classroom.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: None.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 22

Lab: 22

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree, Required for certificate  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Identify developmentally appropriate individual and group behaviors of children.
2. Compare at least three approaches to guiding behavior.
3. Recognize positive, respectful, culturally responsive approaches to guidance.
4. Plan environment supportive of children�s development with focus on attachment, self-help, relationships, and executive function.
5. Articulate strategies to promote social/emotional competence and positive sense of self.

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 including:
   • Positive guidance and encouragement;
   • Punishment and reward;
   • Behavior modification;
   • Environmental settings.
2. Classroom management systems.
3. Role of the teacher.
4. Pyramid Model.
5. Diversity and multiple perspectives in creating culturally sensitive classroom management strategies.