ECAC113 – Meeting the Needs of Young Children
Students will be taught how to help children become responsible by identifying and applying ten steps to guide behavior, analyze the problems associated with physical punishment, identifying the social constructivism approach to guiding behavior, and being able to define behavior guidance specifically using CLASS standards for Behavior Management. Students will learn how to infuse multicultural content into curriculum, programs and activities, understand and identify reasons why America is multicultural and discuss how to teach English language learners. Children with diverse needs will be covered and discussed including how to help homeless children receive a quality education, explain how the student can help children who are abused and neglected and determine what can be done to help them and methods to support gifted and talented children. Children with disabilities will also be discussed. Students will be introduced to dealing with parents, families and the community. They will learn how changes in parents and families influence teachers and schools. Students will be subjected to community resources that are available to help students meet the needs of children and families and to identify the six types of parental involvement and be able to explain how each one can be used.