EDUC141 Practical Psychology for the Childcare Worker
Department of Social & Behavioral Science: Social & Behavioral Science Department Archive
- I. Course Number and Title
- EDUC141 Practical Psychology for the Childcare Worker Course No Longer Offered
- II. Number of Credits
- 3 credits
- III. Number of Instructional Minutes
- 2250
- IV. Prerequisites
- None
- Corequisites
- None
- V. Other Pertinent Information
- None
- VI. Catalog Course Description
- An exploration of the interpersonal and affective skills necessary for the childcare worker to interact with children, parents, and co-workers. Included is an overview of child development, communication skills, and the recognition of the childcare worker as a professional. Emphasis placed on dealing positively with stresses peculiar to children and adults in the childcare setting.
- VII. Required Course Content and Direction
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Course Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
- describe the effects of childcare on young children, their parents, and the childcare worker;
- describe the developmental phases in the young child;
- design developmentally appropriate activities for young children;
- develop a behavior management program that is developmentally appropriate; and
- develop appropriate solutions for common childhood behavior problems.
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Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
- Introduction
- Effects of child care on young children and caregivers
- A historical perspective on daycare
- Development of infants and toddlers
- Cognitive development
- Motor development
- Social/Emotional development
- Language development
- Development of preschool children
- Cognitive development
- Motor development
- Social/Emotional development
- Language development
- Positive guidance and discipline techniques
- Family life and concerns
- Cooperating with parents
- Effective communication with parents
- Interaction with co-workers
- Working as a team
- Conflict resolution
- Frequently encountered discipline problems
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Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
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Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Departmentally-selected textbook. Articles from education journals. Details provided by the instructor of each course section. See course syllabus.
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Review/Approval Date - 4/99; New Core 8/2015