Child Guidance in Early Childhood Education

This course presents a developmental child-centered approach to the guidance and discipline of young children including children with disabilities. Influential theories, relevant research, and effective guidance methods for the early childhood teacher and other professionals working with young children and families, including families from different cultural and economic backgrounds are discussed.
Objectives:
1. To introduce students to the basic terminology, concepts, theoretical viewpoints and application of developmentally appropriate early childhood guidance.
2. To enhance student’s skills in implementing a variety of widely used child guidance and discipline methods.
3. To develop effective communication skills in working with children, families and other professionals.
4. To become aware of child guidance issues and strategies in working with students from diverse backgrounds or with students with disabilities.
5. To develop a personal child guidance philosophy statement to use professionally.