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 Department:    EDUC&

 Course #:    130

 Credits:    3

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    3

 CIP:    131501

 EPC:    839

 REV:    2019

 Course Description  

Examine the principles and theories promoting social competence in young children and creating safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences.

 Prerequisite  

None

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 0

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. Administration.
5. Paraprofessionals.
6. Volunteers.
7. Parent and child in a classroom setting.
8. Diversity and multiple perspectives in creating culturally sensitive classroom management strategies.