CDEC 1319 - Child Guidance (formerly Chld 1307)

CIP Code: 19.0709
Credit(s): 3
An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting social behaviors with individuals and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques family involvement and cultural influences. Practical application through direct participation with children. Provides opportunity to evaluate and understand individuals’ expectations regarding discipline and classroom management with emphasis on Texas licensing standards. Students will have the opportunity to evaluate situations based on good problem-solving and decision-making techniques and implementation of alternative discipline strategies. Emphasizes techniques of communication with children as well as coworkers. Presents major theorists and theories of individual and group management. Lab fee required. 5

Faculty Consent: N