EDU 146 — Child Guidance
Prerequisites: None Corequisites: None This course introduces evidence-based strategies to build nurturing relationships with each child by applying principles and practical techniques to facilitate de - velopmentally appropriate guidance. Topics include designing responsive/sup - portive learning environments, cultural, linguistic and socio-economic influences on behavior, appropriate expectations, the importance of communication with children/families including using technology and the use of formative assess - ments in establishing intentional strategies for children with unique needs. Upon Course Descriptions completion, students should be able to demonstrate direct/indirect strategies to encourage social skills, self-regulation, emotional expression and positive behav- iors while recognizing the relationship between children’s social, emotional and cognitive development.