ECE 265 - Children at Risk

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: Explores the types of trauma experienced by young children, the impact of trauma on early brain development, and principles of working with children and families who have experienced trauma. Emphasizes trauma-informed practices and importance of self-reflection and self-care for professionals.

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Identify types of trauma experienced by young children and the impact on brain development. (ILO: Information Literacy)
• CLO#2: Summarize guiding principles of trauma-informed practices for working with children and families who have experienced trauma.
• CLO#3: Describe strategies that provide a safe and inviting learning environment and build trusting relationships with children and families who have experienced trauma. (ILO: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Global Consciousness)
• CLO#4: Select activities for children to develop coping strategies and internal strengths.
• CLO#5: Identify community referral resources for families in crisis.
• CLO#6: Identify self-care strategies to employ while working with children and families who have experienced trauma.