ECED 360 Behavior and Social-Emotional Development

4 credits

This course will include an in-depth examination and analysis of the underlying influences on children’s behavior and social interactions. Students will facilitate social interactions and enhance connections with children and families with a culturally responsive approach. The course will also explore ways to support children’s emotional development, problem-solving skills, and self-regulation/executive functioning.

Prerequisites: ECED 300 and ECED 310

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Examine theories and current research related to the influences on children’s behavior and social and emotional development
Investigate the underlying factors for challenging behaviors, analyze the influences on children’s identity development, and design multifaceted approaches for supporting children’s social interactions and emotional development
Design and implement activities that facilitate problem-solving and conflict resolution and increase self-regulation/executive functioning skills
Demonstrate culturally responsive teaching by building connections and partnerships with children and families to promote social interactions and create inclusive classrooms
Implement teaching strategies that support social and emotional skill development for diverse groups of children and enhance social connections and interactions

Total Hours: 80 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Field-Based Experience (Practicum or Internship) Hours: 60