Positive Child Guidance

Course Section: ECCE-1200-0429

Availability (updated hourly):
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Description
Understand children's needs and behaviour and what it means to use a positive guidance approach in supporting children's social and emotional development. Explore environmental and developmental factors that influence behaviour. Positive guidance strategies that enhance the child's self-esteem and support emotional intelligence, co-regulation, and self-regulation are examined. Developmentally appropriate self-management techniques, and conflict resolution strategies used to create an environment of respect, cooperation, and social competence in early childhood settings are examined.

Additional Information

Credit Related Information:
These credits can be applied to the Early Childhood Care and Education diploma. As well, it meets one third of the requirements for Entry Level recognition with the PEI Child Care Facilities Board.

Text:
Guiding Children's Social Development & Learning: Theory and Skills (9th ed.) (eBook), by Kostelnik, Soderman, Whiren, & Rupiper, ISBN: 9780357697825, $74.95 (estimated)

Notes:
This course will be delivered online with no face-to-face classes. There will be a mixture of synchronous (scheduled classes on Mondays) and asynchronous learning (on Wednesdays). There will be additional asynchronous hours required in addition to the Monday and Wednesday schedule.

Course Cost
$445.00

Duration
60 hour(s)

Please note: Students are only able to register for a course after they have completed any of the pre-requisites listed above.

Please note: If English is not your first language, you are required to meet Holland College’s English proficiency requirements prior to commencing studies. Recognized English proficiency tests can be found at the following link: Language Skills