EDUC 220

Guiding Children's Social Dev

Course Description

Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in ENGL 115, ENGL 103W, ENGL 103, or ENGL 104, or satisfactory test scores placing into ENGL 103W or higher. Concurrent enrollment in ENGL 115 allowed. This course focuses on current brain research and its application for teacher preparation. Content includes the development of self-regulation through developmentally appropriate and culturally contextual relationship-based practices. Topics include: brain research, specific strategies in a variety of environments, continuum and differentiated practices to develop co-regulation and self-regulation skills, trauma informed practices, classroom management, connection between social-emotional development and academic success, family and community relationships. This course aligns to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) B-K, PK-3, and 3-6 standards for teacher preparation and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Professional Standards; Competencies ECE I and II. The content is applicable to all grade band implementation of specific elements of Core Teaching Practices. [Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer]