Education, Children, and Community

This course will provide candidates with a comprehensive overview of the health, safety, and nutritional needs of growing children and the laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures that apply to the health and safety of young children. The influence of family, community, and culture on a child's health and safety and the physical health, mental health, and safety of both children and staff will be explored. Candidates will learn how to integrate concepts related to health, safety, and nutrition in their daily planning.

This course is designed to help early childhood educators meet the needs of the growing number of children with challenging behaviors. Candidates will learn what behaviors are appropriate for different age groups and which behaviors indicate a need for additional intervention. Methods will be taught for promoting self-esteem, self-confidence, and decision-making abilities in young children. Candidates will learn techniques for the behavioral management of young children and for smooth transitions in the daily schedule. Diversity in cultures as it pertains to discipline will be explored.

This course will explore administrative issues relating to leadership in early childhood education: management styles, staff development and supervision including teacher training, staff relations, retention, and evaluation.

This course is designed to provide experience useful in stimulating and guiding the learning activities of studnets, developing teaching and management skill of a high order, and promoting professional attitudes that are necessary for successful teaching and childcare management.

This course is a campus seminar held during the internship with an emphasis on current issues and concerns in teaching/childcare management.