ECE 221 : Guiding Young Children
Practical approaches to guiding young children's behavior are based on a philosophy of problem-solving that emphasizes children's abilities and needs. Proactive techniques such as active listening, negotiation, I-messages, and similar limit-setting methods help children to accept responsibility and build their communication capacity. Solutions to conflicts in early childhood settings take a child-centered anti-bias approach based on building trust and respect for each child and his/her family's cultural background. This course meets the requirement for Guiding Children’s Behavior/Inclusive Practices in the ECE Foundational Certificate. Prerequisite(s): ECE 110 or PSY 252. Three lecture hours per week.
Course Outcomes
1. Identify examples of indirect and direct child guidance strategies.
2. Contrast the differences between guidance and punishment and the impact on the child's behavior.
3. Use a trauma informed approach to identify and respond to emotional distress, abuse, and neglect in children.
4. Identify the reciprocal relationship between self-esteem and behavior of the child in relation to the family, school, and society.
5. Apply a prevention-based approach to guiding young children’s behavior aimed at promoting prosocial development.