ECE 243C - Child Health - Physical Dev - C

1 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

WR 115 or WR 114 Expository Writing in Spanish, or designated placement,

WR 115Q as required and

ECE 125 or ECE 161 or ECE 163 or ED 225 or permission of Instructor.

Course Description: Provides an understanding of the essential elements of health, safety, and nutrition for young children. Focus on strategies to promote safety in the classroom and support children’s special health care needs.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe practices to support children with special health care needs.
CLO#2: Identify best practices to support safety in the classroom including strategies to respond appropriately to emergency situations. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#3: Identify common signs of child abuse and neglect in young children and describe reporting requirements.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Notebook and pen or pencil for taking notes, access to Blackboard via computer.

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (10) land a standard RCC delivery of (11) lecture hours per term, not to exceed (12) hours per term.