EDUC& 130 - Guiding Behavior

Credits: 3
Examine the principles and theories promoting social competence in young children and creating safe learning environments. Develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences.
Course Outcomes:

Identify developmentally appropriate individual and group behaviors of children.
Compare at least three approaches to guiding behavior.
Recognize positive, respectful, culturally responsive approaches to guidance.
Plan environment supportive of children’s development with focus on attachment, self-help, relationships, and executive function.
Articulate strategies to promote social/emotional competence and positive sense of self.

Course Topics:

Proactive behavior interevention strategies
Positive reinforcement
Practical reductive techniques
Instructional strategies
Cooperative learning strategies
Management in common school areas
Proactive strategies for students with ADD/ADHD and/or ODD
Social skills training strategies
Communication strategies

LEC Credits: 3
LEC hours per week: 3
Course Attribute(s): None
OEE Permitted: No
Grading Basis: Graded
Instructor/Department Consent Required: No Consent
CIP Code: 13.1210
Default Section Size/Cap: 25
Quarter(s) offered:

Winter