CHD254 — Child Guidance Theory
This course introduces students to brain-based social learning theories that build resilience in children, families, teachers and schools. Students will explore strategies and skills necessary for connecting child development to appropriate expectations, designing responsive and supportive learning environments, and promoting pro-social behavior by helping children gain important social skills such as self-regulation, problem-solving, negotiation, understanding conflict as learning opportunity, and building respectful relationships with self, peers, and adults. Additional focus on children with unique needs and chronic behavior issues will be explored as well as the importance of early intervention. Students will be required to participate in field experience assignments in an early childhood setting to gain practical application through direct participation with children.
Prerequisites: CHD-134