Course Description
This course examines the theory and practice of effective guidance techniques based on family communication and observation of the child. Emphasis will be placed on positive guidance techniques and preventative program planning in group care in relation to the needs of the individual child, the caregiver, and the group.
Prerequisite(s)
ECED 1513 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain the developmental trajectory of children birth to three and outlines realistic expectations for infant/toddler knowledge, capabilities and behaviors.
- Describe ways that attachment, development, and learning, prenatal-age 3, are influenced by early environments and experiences (e.g., adult/child interaction, opportunities for exploration).
- Describe individual differences in infants and toddler’s interactions with and responses to the physical and social world.
- Identify how early relationships with and among caregivers influence healthy development and learning, prenatal-age 3.
- Explains interrelationship between unique developmental trajectories and early relationships (e.g. attachment, trust) with primary caregivers on infant and toddler development, learning, mental health, and well-being.
Topical Outline
1. A teacher’s role in guiding children
2. Theoretic foundations of child guidance
3. Understanding child development
4. Supportive physical environments
5. Positive guidance and discipline strategies
6. Using observation in guiding children’s behavior
7. Self-esteem and the moral identity
8. Feelings and friends
9. Resilience and stress in childhood
10. Aggression and bullying in young children
2. Theoretic foundations of child guidance
3. Understanding child development
4. Supportive physical environments
5. Positive guidance and discipline strategies
6. Using observation in guiding children’s behavior
7. Self-esteem and the moral identity
8. Feelings and friends
9. Resilience and stress in childhood
10. Aggression and bullying in young children