EDUC& 136: School Age Care Management

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Class Program

Education

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092579

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

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.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Describe the physical, cognitive, social and emotional stages of childen ages 5-12.

Develop a plan to create reciprocal and culturally sensitive relationships with children and families.

Analyze the effectiveness of an environment and recommend changes that are culturally retentive, developmentally appropriate, and conducive to positive social interactions.

Identify guidance strategies that promote cognitive and social growth in the context of school age care environment.

Describe state and local school age care regulations and procedures related to group size, health, nutrition and safety.

Describe strategies supporting curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive.

Identify community resources supporting school age care/youth development program personnel.

Core Topics

Development of the school-age child in all areas and the impact of family and community culture and community resources.
Program development, implementation and assessment of programs for the school-age child age group including planning, individualization, environment, health and safety, child guidance and program evaluation.
Planning routines and activities for the school-age child age group including transitions, active and quiet activities, mealtimes, independence and self-help, group and peer relations, and adult guidance and support.
Licensing & accreditation
Planning developmentally appropriate experiences that support development of the school-age child that includes play, exploration, and social interaction.