Parent students participate as teaching assistants in preschool laboratory with children ages three to six years. Focus on early childhood curriculum, child development and behavior, classroom dynamics, and positive guidance. This class may include students from multiple sections.
This class has a tuition rate of $20 per credit.
Course Outcomes
- Recognize safe, healthy, and quality environments and practices that minimize the risks and meet the needs of the developing child.
- Observe typical age levels and sequences of growth and behavior in developing children.
- Recognize the importance of the parent's role as their child's teacher.
- Understand developmentally appropriate early childhood education principles.
- Plan, prepare, and present a nutritious snack for the children.
- Observe positive age appropriate guidance techniques used by parents and teachers in the classroom.
- Recognize communication patterns that promote or hinder group climate and productivity.
- Work cooperatively with others to solve problems and complete tasks.