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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CHLD 185.3 | Title:
GUIDANCE/DISC PRESCHOOL |
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| Full Title:
Guidance and Discipline Techniques in the Preschool Setting |
| Last Reviewed:2/27/2017 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 17.50 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 2 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 1.00 | | Contact Total | 17.50 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 35.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 52.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
CHLD 85.3
Catalog Description:
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This course explores positive, age-appropriate child guidance and discipline approaches based on contemporary research, child development and appropriate regulations for teachers working in a preschool setting. Students review guidance techniques and explore strategies that effectively support the child in managing his/her behavior. Principles of effective communication, child development and behavior, appropriate limits and rules, and problem solving and consequences are discussed.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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This course explores positive, age-appropriate child guidance and discipline approaches based on contemporary research, child development and appropriate regulations for teachers working in a preschool setting. Students review guidance techniques and explore strategies that effectively support the child in managing his/her behavior. Principles of effective communication, child development and behavior, appropriate limits and rules, and problem solving and consequences are discussed.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe behavioral characteristics of the preschool child in diverse settings.
2. Examine the factors contributing to a child's behavioral pattern.
3. Analyze the effectiveness of various guidance approaches.
4. Describe age-appropriate guidance techniques and disciplinary methods.
Topics and Scope
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1. Understanding Pre-school Children's Behavior
A. Developmental Issues
B. Environmental Factors
C. Individual Styles and Temperament
D. Emotional and Social Needs
E. Cultural Influences
2. Guiding Behaviors
A. Discipline vs. Punishment
B. Developmentally Appropriate Guidance
C. The Language of Discipline
1) Verbal
2) Body Language
3) Attitude
D. Rewards vs. Encouragement
3. Development of Guidance Practices and Techniques
A. The Teacher's Role
B. The Classroom Environment
C. Peer Influences
D. Limit Setting
E. Redirecting
F. Distraction
G. Active Problem-solving
H. Negotiating
I. Active Listening
J. Positive Reinforcement
K. Natural and Logical Consequences
L. Appropriate Regulations
Assignments:
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1. Reading assignments-approximately 200 pages total
2. Written work (in-class and homework) and article responses (1-2 page summaries)
3. Participation in small group activities and discussions
4. Classroom demonstrations
5. Field observation and written case study of children in classroom settings (3-5 pages)
6. Essay and/or short answer exams
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
20 - 40% |
| Written homework, reading assignments, observations, case studies, response to articles | |
| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
20 - 40% |
| Homework problems, class activities to determine appropriate approach. | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
10 - 20% |
| Role-playing, problem solving in small groups. | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
20 - 40% |
| Essay and/or short answer exams. | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
10 - 30% |
| Participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Reynolds, Eleanor; Guiding Young Children: A Problem Solving Approach Fourth Edition; McGraw Hill Publishers; New York, NY; 2006.
Instructor prepared materials
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