CDECE 59 - Guiding Young Children DS3

    Recent Professors
    Donna Rafanello
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course studies ways of approaching and understanding child guidance as it applies to children from birth to age 8 in family and community settings as well as developing a personal approach to child guidance based on current scientific research and theory concerning child development. The course utilizes lecture, discussion, small group work, observation, and research to explore the processes linked to the development of prosocial behavior in young children. The course focuses on the use of developmentally appropriate methods of guiding children to promote positive self-esteem.