EDU 146 Child Guidance

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/supportive learning environments, cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations, the importance of communication with children/families including using technology and the use of formative assessments in establishing intentional strategies for children with unique needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children’s social, emotional and cognitive development.

Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At completion of the course, the student should be able to do the following:

Apply developmentally appropriate communication techniques for use in the early childhood classroom.
Relate child guidance approaches and strategies to case study scenarios.
Develop a personal philosophy of guidance, based on developmentally appropriate practice and an understanding of child development.
Utilize observational techniques as an element of child guidance.
Examine common challenging behaviors, their relation to child development, possible triggers and influences, and teacher strategies to prevent and manage the behavior.