EDUC& 136 - School Age Care

3 CR

Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities/care for children ages 5-12 years in a variety of settings. Topics include implementation of curriculum, preparation of environments, building relationships, guiding cognitive and social-emotional development, and community outreach.

Recommended: Recommended: ECED 105.
Course Outcomes

Describe the physical, cognitive, social and emotional stages of children ages 5-12.
Develop a plan to create reciprocal and culturally sensitive relationships with children and families.
Analyze the effectiveness of an environment and recommend changes that are culturally retentive, developmentally appropriate, and conducive to positive social interactions.
Identify guidance strategies that promote cognitive and social growth in the context of school-age care environment.
Describe state and local school-age care regulations and procedures related to group size, health, nutrition and safety.
Describe strategies supporting a curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive.
Identify community resources supporting school-age care/youth development program personnel.

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