Child Guidance

Catalog description

This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate developmentally appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/supportive learning environments, cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations, the importance of communication with children/families including using technology and the use of formative assessments in establishing intentional strategies for children with unique needs. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive behaviors while recognizing the relationship between children's social, emotional and cognitive development. This course has been approved for transfer under the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement as a premajor and/or elective course requirement. This course may satisfy a major course for the Birth-Kindergarten Education Major at Catawba College, UNC-Charlotte and Livingstone College.