Spring 2019 Course Syllabi

EC 209 Learning Environments for Children (3cr) Spring 2019 (online) Dakota College at Bottineau Course Syllabus Keep this syllabus for reference throughout the semester Course Title: Learning Environments for Children Instructor: Mrs. Kaley Mills Course Prefix/Number: EC 209 Office: N/A Class Location: ONLINE Assignments due Monday by 5pm Lecture/Lab Schedule: ONLINE Instructor Contact Information: Email: kaley.mills@ndus.edu Emails will have a response within 24 hours if M-F. Credits: 3 Pre-/Co-requisites: None Course Description: This course examines methods for creating and maintaining environments that emphasize safety, promote wellness, and encourage exploration and learning. Topics include hazard assessment, safety education, responding to injuries and emergencies, sanitation, meal planning, health education, organizing the environment, and utilizing appropriate materials, plans, and routines Relationship to Campus Theme: The purpose of the Education and Human Development Discipline is to educate students for careers as paraeducators, teachers, early childhood professionals and adult caregivers. The discipline provides coursework which transitions to higher degrees and work-related skills. Programs must prepare professionals based on industry standards and provide an educational continuum for degree advancement. Dakota College at Bottineau is committed to a hands-on learning environment and uses field experiences in educational settings as common instructional techniques. Goals/Objectives: Upon completion of this course, student will be able to:  Students will plan for emergencies and injuries and demonstrate knowledge of appropriate response procedures.  Students will guide and instruct children in using safety rules and emergency procedures.  Students will identify and describe methods for maintaining environments that promote wellness.  Students will plan for good hygiene and rituals that promote wellness and demonstrate an understanding of proper nutrition and healthy eating habits.  Students will organize indoor and outdoor areas that encourage play and exploration.  Students will create, select, and use materials, toys, and equipment that interest and challenge children.