CHDV 155 — Child Guidance and Interaction
This course presents a developmental, relationship-based, child-centered approach to the guidance and discipline of young children, including children with disabilities, mental health concerns, early trauma, and contextual connection. Specifically, discussing influential theories, effective guidance methods for early childhood teachers and other professionals working with children, and communication with parents. This course will cover appropriate strategies used by classroom teachers in various settings, students will identify developmentally appropriate behaviors, why children may struggle in the classroom what affects their behaviors, and the various influences that affect children's behavior. Students will analyze children's behaviors and select strategies to make positive changes. Emphasizes the connection between children's social and emotional development and their success in the classroom, and how the teachers' perceptions, experiences, cultural concepts, and behavior influence child behaviors.