2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 25, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

ECE 220 - School Age Children


Description: Development of children ages 6-12 who may be in child care or groups. Interests, attitudes, abilities, behavior and guidance of children with an emphasis on types of programs, literacy development and tutoring techniques for this age group. Observation and participation hours required.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
  1. Theories of child development in children ages 6-12
  2. Observation of, and participation in school age programs
  3. Physical environments, routines and activities
  4. Legislation and advocacy
  5. Licensing requirements
  6. Literacy development and tutoring techniques
  7. Guidance techniques for school age children

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Observe and describe developmental milestones of children ages 6 to 12. (1,2)
  2. Identify legislation and licensing requirements governing school age programs. (4,5)
  3. Design and implement physical environments, routines and activities. (3)
  4. Apply techniques for tutoring school age children. (6)
  5. Define milestones of literacy development for children ages 6-12. (6)
  6. Identify and apply guidance techniques for school age children. (7)