EDUC& 136 - School Age Care

Credits: 3
LEC hours per week: 3
Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities/care for children ages 5-12 in a variety of settings. Topics include: implementation of curriculum, preparation of environments, building relationships, guiding cognitive and social emotional development, and community outreach.
Course Outcomes:

Describe the physical, cognitive, social and emotional stages of children ages 5-12.
Develop a plan to create reciprocal and culturally sensitive relationships with children and families.
Analyze the effectiveness of an environment and recommend changes that are culturally retentive, developmentally appropriate, and conducive to positive social interactions.
Identify guidance strategies that promote cognitive and social growth in the context of school age care environment.
Describe state and local school age care regulations and procedures related to group size, health, nutrition and safety.
Describe strategies supporting curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive.
Identify community resources supporting school age care/youth development program personnel.

Course Topics:

Safe and healthy program environments
Program management
Professionalism
Guidance Strategies
Relationships with children and families
Positive self-esteem and social interaction
Effective communication
Physical, cognitive, creative and social competencies