EDUC& 136 - School Age Care

3 Credits

Develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate and culturally relevant activities/care for children ages 5-12 in a variety of settings. Topics include: implementation of curriculum, preparation of environments, building relationships, guiding cognitive and social emotional development, and community outreach.

Course Note Formerly EDUC 252.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Online

Designed to Serve * Professional-technical students working towards a Specialization Certificate - School-Age or the AAS degree in Early Childhood Education. * Current practitioners. * Transfer students as emphasis area credit.
Active Date 20190709T10:50:45

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 25
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
PLA Eligible Yes

Course Outline
I. Growth and Development

II. Relationships with families

III. Regulations and licensing related to basic health and safety

IV. Environments

V. Curriculum & Interactions

VI. Professionalism

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe the physical, cognitive, social and emotional stages of children ages 5-12.
(WSCC) I. Child/Adolescent Growth and Development, 1.a, 2.a, 2.b.

Develop a plan to create reciprocal and culturally sensitive relationships with children and families.
(WSCC) IV. Families, Communities and Schools, 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 2.a, 2.b, 2.e, 2.f, 3.a. VII. Program Planning and Development 2.a. IX. Cultural Competency and Responsiveness, 1.c, 1.f, 2.b.

Analyze the effectiveness of an environment and recommend changes that are culturally retentive, developmentally appropriate, and conducive to positive social interactions.
(WSCC) II. Learning Curriculum and Environment, 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 1.d, 2.b, 2.c, 2.e, 2.. VI. Interactions with Children/Youth, 2.a, 2.b, 2.d

Identify guidance strategies that promote cognitive and social growth
in the context of school age care environment.
(WSCC) VI. Interactions with Children/Youth, 1.a, 1.b, 1.c, 1.d, 1.f, 2.b, 2.c, 2.d, 3.e, 3.f, 3.g, 4.a.

Describe state and local school age care regulations and procedures related to group size, health, nutrition and safety.
(WSCC) V. Safety and Wellness, 1.a, 1.b, 1.e., Environmental Safety, 1.a, 1.b, 1.e. X. Youth Empowerment, 1.b

Describe strategies supporting curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive.
(WSCC) II. Learning Environment and Curriculum, 1.a, 1.f, 2.a, 2.b, 2.c
IX. Cultural Competency and Responsiveness, 2.e, 2.h

Identify community resources supporting school age care/youth development program personnel.
(WSCC) IV. Families, Communities and Schools, 2.c, 3.e IX. Cultural Competency and Responsiveness, 2.c