Early Childhood Education - ECE 150

Course Description

This course is designed to identify the developmental tasks of middle childhood (ages 6-12) and will provide strategies for supporting healthy growth and development. Emphasis will be on understanding the needs of students who attend before and after school programs. Programming that enhances creativity, independence and academic achievement will be explored. Students will complete an observation at a before and after school program. Michigan Central Registry Clearance by the Michigan Department of Human Services is required for this course. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites

(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)

Course Competencies

Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate how to meet the physical, language, social/emotional and cognitive needs of the child in before and after school programs.
• Explain the developmental stages of middle childhood.
• Design a comfortable yet challenging environment for school-aged children.
• Develop activities that support children's interests and skill levels.
• Create family communication tools.
• Evaluate school-age program settings.
• Depict the Child Protection Law and Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect.
• Construct developmentally appropriate curriculum for the school-aged child.
• Articulate the role of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for working with children.

Course Schedule