Child Guidance (CDEC 1319)

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CDEC 1319 is an exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with individuals and groups of children. Emphasis is on positive guidance principles and techniques, family involvement, and cultural influences. Practical application is through direct participation with children.

Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs)

Upon completion of CDEC 1319, the student will be able to: 1. Summarize theories related to child guidance. 2. Explain how appropriate guidance promotes autonomy, self-discipline, and life-long social skills in children. 3. Recognize the impact and influence of families and culture in guiding children. 4. Promote development of positive self-concept and pro-social behaviors in children. 5. Apply appropriate guidance techniques to specific situations relating to children's behaviors. 6. Demonstrate skills in helping children resolve conflicts.

Learning Objectives Summarize theories related to child guidance.

1.1 Outline a variety of guidance techniques to use with different age children based on developmental needs and abilities. Explain how appropriate guidance promotes autonomy, self-discipline, and lifelong social skills in children. 2.1 Describe development of self-concept and self-esteem. 2.2 Explain the role of indirect guidance techniques in classroom management. Recognize the impact and influence of families and culture in guiding children. 3.1 Describe how cultural differences affect guidance. 3.2 Describe the importance of working with parents to solve guidance issues. Promote development of positive self-concept and pro-social behaviors in children. 4.1 Demonstrate techniques teachers can use to facilitate positive social interactions among children. Apply appropriate guidance techniques to specific situations relating to children's behaviors. 5.1 Recognize true problem behaviors and identify professional resources for specific developmental or family needs. 5.2 Demonstrate skills in classroom management and guidance techniques as they relate to common problems behaviors (e.g., biting, hitting, tantrums, inappropriate language, high activity level, etc.) Demonstrate skills in helping children resolve conflicts. 6.1 Implement principles of conflict resolution. 6.2 Demonstrate teamwork skills when guiding children