ECD 105 - Guidance-Classroom Management

Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course is an overview of developmentally appropriate, effective guidance and classroom management techniques for the teacher of young children. A positive pro-active approach is stressed in the course.

Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 and RDG 032 with a minimum grade of “C”.

Course Topics:

Preparing for Positive Guidance
Why Guidance Matters
Historical Perspectives and Guidance Theories
Understanding Children’s Behaviors
Valuing the Uniqueness of Each Child
How to Observe Children
Understanding Children with Ability Differences
Preventing Behavior Problems
Building Relationships through Positive Communication
Fundamental Causes of Positive and Negative Behavior
Effective Guidance Interventions
Child Abuse

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

Computer with Internet access
Word processing software (must be able to save Word format)
Anti-virus software

Grading System:
A grade of C is required for all course work.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe how the principles of child growth and development serve as a foundation for working effectively in guiding and shaping behaviors of young children. (NAEYC 1a, 1b)
Explain and determine the use of developmentally effective classroom strategies. (NAEYC 4b)
Determine and explain developmentally effective discipline/guidance techniques. (NAEYC 4b,4c)
Plan strategies and techniques for providing a supportive environment in which children develop self-control and interact positively with others. (NAEYC 4b)
Identify and evaluate causes of behavior when observing children in various situations. (NAEYC 1b).

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021