ECPE 110 - Parent/Child Explorations In Art & Nature

Credits: 2
LEC hours per week: 2
Participation experience for parents with an emphasis placed on creating developmentally appropriate art and nature experiences through hands on exploration. Parents enroll and attend with their children. Observation and interaction with children ages two to five-years-old provided through laboratory experience.
Course Outcomes:

Discuss realistic age-level expectations about childhood artistic expression.
Apply techniques to strengthen family relationships and communication.
Cultivate optimal outdoor learning environments for children using parent leadership techniques.
Choose and apply developmentally appropriate art enrichment activities for children.
Apply support techniques in experiential learning with children in natural environments.
Analyze methods of child guidance, correction, and feedback.
Apply conflict resolution skills appropriate to preschool-age children.