CDEV 1116

Relations and Mgmt in Early Child Ed

Credits: 3

Description: This course give the learners an introduction to basic child guidance techniques for individual and group settings; learners develop skills in relations with children, parents, and co-workers. Emphasis is placed on positive guidance strategies and anti-bias techniques for building and maintaining an encouraging classroom. Recognition, prevention, communication, limit setting, and problem solving are examined. This course integrates theory with developmentally appropriate practices in home and center-based settings. Prerequisite(s): CDEV1102, 1100 Corequisite(s): ENGL0050 Corequisite(s): ENGL0050

Credit Breakdown: 2/1/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Prerequisites

• CDEV 1102 Parent & Professional Relations
• ENGL 0050 Writing Fundamentals

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
2. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.
3. Demonstrate global/environmental perspective.
4. Demonstrate self-development skills.

Competencies

1. Demonstrate understanding of DCAP guidance principles
2. Examine Individual Guidance Plan and referral process
3. Examine inter-relationship of physical environment and guidance
4. Examine inter-relationship of social environment and guidance
5. Demonstrate strategies to support development of positive self-esteem
6. Demonstrate self-regulation and conflict resolution skills
7. Develop DCAP relationships with children, families, and community
8. Demonstrate observation and assessment techniques
9. Implement variety of DCAP guidance strategies
10. Display professional and ethical conduct
11. Create artifacts for efolio

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, learners are encouraged to register with the Learning Services Director in the Learning Enrichment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.