FLED 024 - Parenting Education/Parents and Four Year Olds

Maximum of 4.0 possible Credits
Parents attend the laboratory class one day a week with their child and evening parent meetings. Class includes parent discussion, observation, and activities with the children. Discussion topics will be chosen in the areas of child development and family life.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Describe positive rapport modeled with 4-5 year old children in a lab setting. [COMMUNICATE]
Describe positive and effective communication with children in a lab setting. [COMMUNICATE]
Supervise 4-5 year old children. [ACT]
Maintain a safe classroom environment. [ACT]
Identify appropriate problem solving strategies. [ACT]
Discuss developmentally appropriate behaviors for 4-5 year old children. [REASON]
Examine appropriate expectations for 4-5 year old children. [REASON]
Examine different parenting styles. [REASON]
Describe connection between play and learning. [REASON]
Explain awareness of culture and diversity impacting family life. [EXPLORE]
Recognize individual differences of children and families. [EXPLORE]