EDC 438 - Guidance Techniques in Early Childhood

3 Cr. Hrs.

This course is designed to assists teacher candidates as they prepare to create a community of learners in the early childhood setting. Candidates will understand the importance of relationships and intentional, high-quality interaction in early education. Strategies for developmentally appropriate guidance techniques will be thoroughly examined. Teacher candidates will observe guidance techniques in early childhood settings and create a plan based upon research-based best practices for guiding young children. The guidance plan will include plans for informing and involving parents in the process of guiding each child toward self-confidence, self-efficacy, and self-regulation. Must be taken concurrently with EDU 443: Early Childhood Preclinical Experience.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Benchmark I.
The teacher candidate who completes twelve (12) hours in early childhood courses qualifies for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education. The courses required for add-on certification in Early Childhood Education are EDC 201, EDC 215, EDC 315, and EDC 350.