02/18/15 DATE Social Science DIVISION

X REQUIRED COURSE NEW COURSE ELECTIVE COURSE X REVISION

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COURSE NUMBER ECE110 TITLE Child Behavior and Management SEM CR HRS 3 LT HRS 3 LAB HRS SOE HRS ECH 3__ COURSE PCS # (Assigned by Administration)

PREREQUISITES: None Catalog Description (40 Word Limit): This course focuses on the use of positive redirective techniques in shaping behavior so children can learn self discipline and self control. Observation of discipline problems and analyzation of procedures are required of the student.

CONTENT LECTURE LAB OUTLINE HOURS HOURS

Discipline and Guidance 10 Positive Discipline Strategies 15 Effective Guidance and Challenging Behaviors 10 Child Abuse and Neglect 10

EVALUATION: Quizzes X Exams X Oral Pres. X Papers X Lab Work Projects Comp.Final X Other

Textbook: Title Positive Child Guidance Author Darla Ferris Miller Publisher Cengage Learning Volume/Edition 6 th Copyright Date 2010_ SEE REVERSE FOR CONTENT DETAIL Major Course Segment Hours Learning Outcome Discipline and Guidance 10 A. Define discipline and guidance. B. Research the effect of culture on guidance. C. Discuss short and long term goals of child guidance. D. Compare and Contrast the following types of care- giving/parenting: democratic, permissive, punitive. E. Discuss reasons why children may show inappropriate or unacceptable behavior F. Discuss of impact of the adult and types of environments in relationship to appropriate behavior. G. State DCFS discipline related regulations for centers.

Positive Discipline Strategies 15 A. Discuss strategies for building a foundation for positive communication. B. List positive discipline strategies and discuss guidelines for implementing. C. Discuss group management strategies. D. Apply strategies discussed in B and C above to specific situations.

Effective Guidance and 10 A. Discuss guidelines for effective guidance. Challenging Behaviors B. Discuss methods for observing and recording children's behaviors. C. Research a variety of difficult behaviors and situations in the following manner: 1. possible reasons for the behavior 2. developmentally appropriate methods of handling the behavior when exhibited 3. ways of preventing the behavior D. Develop a behavioral management plan for a specific difficult behavior.

Child Abuse and Neglect 10 A. Define abuse and neglect. B. Describe and give examples of different types of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual, neglect) C. List signs and symptoms (indicators) of different types of abuse (what to look and listen for). D. Describe potential effects of abuse/neglect on children's development. E. List characteristics that make some children more susceptible to being abused (high risk.) F. Describe characteristics of adults that may make them more at risk for becoming abusers. G. Discuss the seriousness of child abuse (statistics). H. Discuss prevention efforts. Course Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

 Define the term “Guidance” according to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.”  Translate/rewrite statements into positive communication statements effective for redirecting/guiding behavior.  Identify (26) positive discipline strategies and apply to behavior scenarios  Identify indicators of child abuse and neglect and recite the name and phone number of the agency to call.