ECE 130 Guidance of Young Children

Acquaints student with the logic and ethics of developmentally appropriate guidance of children aged birth through five years. Focuses on guidance, social and emotional behavior patterns, daily routines.

ECE students must enroll in the Central Background Registry (CBR) with the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) at least 1-2 terms before registering for ECE 240 or ECE 280. The application and fingerprints are free but can take 45- 60 days to approve - be sure to plan ahead. Learn more in the Central Background Registry document

Credits

Prerequisite

See Central Background Registry Note in Course Description

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the difference between constructive guidance and punishment
2. Choose developmentally appropriate guidance techniques to promote moral autonomy in young children
3. Evaluate parenting and teaching styles through the study of behaviorism, constructivism, and maturationism
4. Describe reasonable and developmentally appropriate expectations for children considering age, stage, and temperament