ECH 227(3-0-3)
Guidance of Young Children
This course focuses on the early developmental abilities of children ages birth to eight years. The philosophy of the course is a balanced child centered approach to addressing developmental needs and abilities of young children. Strategies that enhance the child's self-esteem and consequently that increase self-discipline will be taught. The relationship between the classroom environment and student behavior will be exhibited. This course strives to give each student the understandings of the importance of play, active exploration, the construction and representation of knowledge, social interaction with peers and family members, and peers and family members as significant others in children's overall development. Students with credit for ECH 127 may not receive credit for this course.
PR: ECH 123
CR: PSY 220