HMNS 2140 — - Guiding Children's Behavior
This course examines positive strategies in supporting and guiding the emotional self-regulation and social competence in early childhood development. Emphasis is placed on intervention strategies to critical issues common to young children. Student will learn skills related to shaping the ways young children think, learn, react to challenges and develop relationships. Students will practice positive guidance strategies and learn about classroom design as a focus of prevention of behavior problems. Students may be required to spend 4-6 hours over the course of the semester conducting observations in an educational or licensed childcare setting. Note: Grade of C or better is required for Human Services program students. Lecture: 3 hours