NWCCD 2024-2025 Catalog 
    
    May 21, 2025  
NWCCD 2024-2025 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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EDEC 1100 - Observation and Guidance of Young Children


This course explores effective methods of observation and guidance of young children to meet children’s needs individually and in groups. Emphasis is placed on promoting a positive and constructive climate in early childhood settings through positive discipline strategies and appropriate classroom management techniques. Students develop and implement skills to plan effective environments, prepare materials and equipment, develop schedules, explore classroom management techniques, utilize assessment tools, and promote parent-teacher communication. This course includes a field component to provide opportunities for students to apply course principles and theories. This course is designed for those interested or already working in the field of Early Childhood Education. Field hours will be required.
Prerequisites: EDEC 1020 Intro to Early Childhood Education with a C or better
Co-requisites: EDEC 1105 Observation and Guidance of Young Children Lab
Minimum Credits: 2
Grading: Letter



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