Transfers ToCSUDescriptionECE 322 Promoting Children's Social Competence Units: 3 Hours: 54 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU General Education: Local GE L7B This course focuses on early childhood guidance and discipline through examination of theories, research and practical application for parents, early childhood education teachers and caregivers of young children. The course includes strategies for understanding and responding to children's behavior in ways that are congruent with the core values of early childhood education. Concepts of guidance relating to typical and atypical development, culture, and environment will be presented. Developmental stages of children's behavior, positive guidance strategies and teaching social-emotional skills are included. 