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Child Guidance

EDU-146
  • Areas of Interest: Curriculum Course
  • Credits: 3
  • Class Hours: 3
  • Course Code: EDU-146
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Co-requisites: None
Online
Spring
CU

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 relationships between children's social, emotional and cognitive development.