ECED1235

This course provides an exploration of the physical and social environments that promote learning and development. It includes an introduction to basic guidance techniques for individual and group situations and the importance of building a school family. Emphasis is placed on the techniques of problem-prevention, positive guidance strategies, recognition, communication, limit setting, and problem-solving to improve positive social interaction.Student Learning Outcomes

• Identify environmental influences that impact learning and behavior for children.
• Evaluate interest areas for learning and positive behavior management.
• Create examples of problem prevention strategies for the physical environment including the schedule, learning activities and room arrangement.
• Identify the social-emotional skills children need to regulate emotions and manage conflicts.
• Describe problem-solving techniques for managing behaviors.
• Develop routines for positive classroom guidance strategies.
• Evaluate developmentally appropriate learning environments in the sensory-motor, cognitive, social-emotional, language, and creative arts areas.
• Examine the role that early social-emotional skill development can have on the reduction of school bullying and violence.