ECE 340 Positive Guidance in Early Childhood Environments

This course is an introduction to providing age appropriate and positive guidance to young children in a variety of early childhood settings. An emphasis will be made on ways practitioners can encourage prosocial behaviors through understanding social and emotional development, emerging sense of self and self-esteem as well as ages and stages of development in the context of appropriate behaviors at each age range for individual children within group care. Early childhood theoretical foundations will be explored as well as the role of family, environment, curriculum, culture and considerations for children who have special needs. 10 field hours required. Pre-requisite(s): None. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

Credits

5