High School Course
College Course Outcomes
PL/Child Care and Guidance, Management,
and Services I (CHCR1-TP) 122T3421
ENHANCEMENTS:
 Application of guidance intervention with a child
 Prepare DAP schedule, routines, transitions
College WECM Equivalent
Child Guidance
CDEC 1319 or CDEC 1419 (or CDEC 1019 CEU)
OR
Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood
Programs
CDEC 1313 or CDEC 1413 (or CDEC 1013 CEU)
OR
Child Development Associate Training II
CDEC 2322 (or CDEC 2022 CEU)
OR
Child Development Associate Training III
CDEC 2324 (or CDEC 2024 CEU)
Course Outcomes – Child Guidance (CDEC 1319 or 1419)
Course Description: An exploration of guidance strategies for promoting prosocial behaviors with
individual and groups of children. Emphasis on positive guidance principles and techniques, family
involvement, and cultural influences. Practical application through direct participation with children.
Learning Outcomes: Summarize theories related to child guidance; explain how appropriate guidance
promotes autonomy, self-discipline, and life-long social skills in children; recognize the impact and
influence of families and culture in guiding children; and promote development of positive self-concept
and prosocial behaviors in children. Apply appropriate guidance techniques to specific situations relating
to children's behaviors and demonstrate skills in helping children resolve conflicts.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
1.
Summarize theories related to child guidance.
2.
Explain how appropriate guidance promotes autonomy, self-discipline, and lifelong social skills in children.
3.
Recognize the impact and influence of families and culture in guiding children.
4.
Promote development of positive self-concept and prosocial behaviors in children.
5.
Apply appropriate guidance techniques to specific situations relating to children’s
behaviors.
6.
Demonstrate skills in helping children resolve conflicts.
7.
Application of guidance intervention with a child.
8.
Prepare DAP schedule, routines, transitions.
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
Check if
“Yes”
None.
Course Outcomes – Curriculum Resources for Early
Childhood Programs (CDEC 1313 or 1413)
Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in
developmentally appropriate programs for children.
Learning Outcomes: Define developmentally appropriate practices; describe the process of childcentered curriculum development; and develop guidelines for creating developmentally appropriate indoor
and outdoor learning environments. Apply an understanding of teacher roles in early childhood
classrooms; prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including routines and transitions; and
select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
1.
Define developmentally appropriate practices.
2.
Describe the process of child-centered curriculum development.
3.
Develop guidelines for creating developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor
learning environments.
4.
Apply an understanding of teacher roles in early childhood classrooms.
5.
6.
Prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including routines and
transitions.
Select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning
experiences for children.
7.
Application of guidance intervention with a child.
8.
Prepare DAP schedule, routines, transitions.
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
None.
Check if
“Yes”
Course Outcomes – Child Development Associate Training II
(CDEC 2322)
Course Description: A continuation of the study of the requirements for the Child Development
Associate National Credential (CDA). The six functional areas of study include safe, healthy, learning
environment, self, social, and guidance.
Learning Outcomes: Explain methods to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment,
describe ways to support social and emotional development and describe techniques used to provide
positive guidance. Utilize skills in writing, speaking, problem-solving, time management, and record
keeping.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
1.
Explain methods to establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment.
2.
Describe ways to support social and emotional development.
3.
Describe techniques used to provide positive guidance.
4.
Utilize skills in writing, speaking, problem-solving, time management, and record
keeping.
5.
Application of guidance intervention with a child.
6.
Prepare DAP schedule, routines, transitions.
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
None.
Check if
“Yes”
Course Outcomes – Child Development Associate Training III
(CDEC 2324)
Course Description: Continuation of the requirements for the Child Development Associate National
Credential (CDA). Three of the 13 functional areas of study include family, program management and
professionalism.
Learning Outcomes: Describe methods to establish positive and productive relationships with families;
explain methods to ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs; and identify
how to maintain a commitment to professionalism; utilize skills in writing, speaking, problem-solving, time
management, and record keeping.
Expected Competencies
(The enhanced course must include the following competencies.)
The student can:
1.
Describe methods to establish positive and productive relationships with families.
2.
Explain methods to ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to
participant needs.
3.
Identify how to maintain a commitment to professionalism.
4.
Utilize skills in writing, speaking, problem-solving, time management, and record
keeping.
5.
Application of guidance intervention with a child.
6.
Prepare DAP schedule, routines, transitions.
Textbook, Hardware/Software, and Tool Recommendations:
None.
Check if
“Yes”