SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 4:54:51 PMCHLD 185.4 Course Outline as of Fall 2010

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  CHLD 185.4Title:  GUIDANCE/DISCIPLINE SA  
Full Title:  Guidance and Discipline Techniques in the School Age Setting
Last Reviewed:4/18/2011

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.00Lecture Scheduled1.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled17.50
Minimum1.00Lab Scheduled02 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total1.00 Contact Total17.50
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00Total 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 85.4

Catalog Description:
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This course will address positive, age-appropriate child guidance approaches for teachers working within an elementary school setting. Course participants will review guidance techniques and explore the strategies and practices which effectively assist the school-aged child to manage his/her behavior within the group.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course will address positive, age-appropriate child guidance approaches for teachers working within an elementary school setting. Participants will review guidance techniques and explore strategies which effectively assist the child to manage his/her behavior.
(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

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course



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 school aged 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 and demonstrate age-appropriate guidance techniques and disciplinary methods.

Topics and Scope
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1. Understanding School Aged 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

Assignments:
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1. Reading assignments
2. Written work - in class and homework
3. Participation in small group activities and discussions
4. Classroom demonstrations
5. Field Observation of children in classroom setting
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
10 - 50%
Written homework, Responses to reading, observations, case studies
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
10 - 20%
Homework problems, Class activities to determine appropirate approach
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
10 - 20%
Class performances, Role-playing, problem solving in small groups
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
5 - 20%
Essay and/or short answer exams.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
10 - 50%
Attendance and participation


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Reynolds, Eleanor; Guiding Young Children: A Child Centered Approach;
Mayfield Publishing; 2001; Mountain View, Calif.

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