Integrating Theory and Practice I: Guidance of Young Children

This course covers major theories of Early Childhood Education and the Guides to Speech and Action developed by Katherine Baker. The implications of cultural, positive guidance practices as stated in the Department of Early Education and Care Child Guidance Policy, and the Massachusetts Early Childhood Program Standards and inclusion strategies compose the major focal area of this course. Students increase awareness of political and social issues that influence the lives of children, families, and the field of early education and care. Students observe young children throughout the course to identify positive guidance strategies, improve recording, observation and assessment skills.