EDUC& 136 School Age Care

3 credits

In this course students develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities and care, specifically: preparing the environment, implementing curriculum, building relationships, guiding academic/social skill development, and community outreach.

Quarters Offered: Summer

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Develop a plan to create reciprocal, culturally sensitive relationships with children and families
Analyze the effectiveness of the environment and recommend changes reflecting the following standards: bias free, respectful of cultural and individual diversity; developmentally appropriate; promotes positive self-esteem and social interaction; and supports activity, involvement, initiative, responsibility, creativity and a growing sense of autonomy
Discuss the dynamics impacting behavior of children in after school care environments and identify guidance strategies promoting academic and social growth
Develop a plan for curriculum and program implementation that reflects responsive respect for the local community context
Describe state and local school age regulations and procedures related to group size, health, nutrition and safety
Identify resources supporting school age care
Identify resources supporting school age care/youth development specialists