EDUC& 130 - Guiding Behavior

3 Credits

This course will examine the principles and theories of behavior guidance within an equity-centered framework. Students will develop strategies to promote affirming interactions, social-emotional competence, and enriching group experiences in inclusive learning environments.

Course Note Formerly EDUC 119
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Evening, Online, Weekend
Winter Day, Online
Spring Evening, Online, Weekend

Designed to Serve Professional-technical students in early childhood and paraeducation programs, transfer students as an emphasis area credit, current practitioners.
Active Date 20260408T14:55:34

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline

Introduction to guidance
Developmentally appropriate child behaviors
Positive Guidance techniques
Culturally responsive interactions
Schedules, routines and environments that support guidance
Social emotional competence
Working with families
Guidance theories

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe individual and group behaviors exhibited by children and factors that can influence these behaviors.

Analyze approaches to guiding behavior in relationship to our own identities, lived experiences, and contexts.

Define relational guidance approaches that are culturally responsive, trauma-informed and inclusive.

Identify a teacher’s role in advocating for systemic reforms in child guidance by acknowledging the harmful impact of punitive forms of discipline.

Articulate strategies for creating learning environments that promote social and emotional competence and empower children’s abilities and social identities.