EDU 232 - School-Age Child Care

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
Examines the roles and responsibilities of providers of child care for children from 4 through 12 years of age. Focuses on skills in program planning, communication skills and behavior management. Emphasizes the selection and implementation of appropriate activities that promote optimum development and positive self-concept of children in the school-age setting.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Outline the major historical foundations and current trends in school-age childcare.

2. Analyze principles of guiding child growth based on developmental needs of children ages four-twelve years.

3. Discuss the implications of special needs and disabilities in school-age childcare.

4. Identify programming and planning needs for school-aged childcare in order to select appropriate methods and materials.

5. Describe the importance of teaching school-aged children life skills.

6. Identify effective behavior management techniques for school-aged children.

7. Describe the roles of adults in school-age childcare.

8. Develop procedures for formal and informal communication with parents and families.