EDUC 260 - Observing and Interacting with Young Children

Institution:

Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: EDUC 130 and Prerequisite or corequisite: PSYC 215 or PSYC 218 or EDUC 270 This course is a study of the role of observation to assess and monitor the development and learning of children, birth through age 8, and the appropriate techniques for interacting with young children, considering their individual differences. Included will be the purposes and types of observation procedures, interpretation and use of findings, reporting techniques, and legal and ethical responsibilities. Expected age-related child behavior, fundamental principles of and theoretical approaches to child guidance, guidance techniques, working with families, and issues of diversity are presented. The laboratory will include demonstration of the subject matter. Enrollment in certain courses may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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