North Seattle College Cooperative Preschool

Course Syllabus for Parent Education 176-177-178 (3-5 Class)

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COURSE TITLE : Parent Education/Child Study Laboratory: 36-60 months as of August 31 st

COURSE LENGTH : 3 quarter linked series CREDITS: 3 per quarter

COURSE DESCRIPTION : This 3 credit class is for students with children, 36-60 months as of the previous August 31, enrolled in Parent Education/ Child Study Laboratory class. Students are required to attend the laboratory class one day a week with their child, and one evening parent education class/business meeting each month. Students also fulfill specific obligations of individual classes. This course format includes lectures, discussions, and laboratory experiences designed to explore developmental information and practical applications as applies to 3-5 year old child development.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES :

. To better understand the typical development and temperament traits of the 3-5 year old child.

. To select and practice discipline techniques from a specific theoretical framework which

are consistent with a personal belief system.

. To identify concerns about parenting preschoolers and to evaluate available options.

. To establish, maintain, and supervise a safe, healthy, and creative environment, which stimulates 3-5 year old child development both at home and school.

. To recognize one’s current stage in parenting and the resulting implications for parenting a preschooler.

. To provide small group activities for preschool children.

. To demonstrate understanding of cultural perspectives, societal expectations, and family values.

. To respond appropriately to individual and cultur al differences in approaches to parenting and parenting techniques.

. To identify and implement strategies for establishing support networks for the parent, child, and family.

TOPICAL OUTLINE AND/OR MAJOR DIVISIONS : These courses have an emergent curriculum, meaning that the instructor will plan the specific scheduling of topics based on the assessed needs of and feedback from the group. Subjects may include: child development, parent-child interaction, language development, temperament, behavior management and guidance, nutrition, family challenges, family resources, cultural influences on parenting, self-esteem, sibling relationships, adult leadership/ democratic practice/ group development, parenting roles, health, and safety.

RECOMMENDED TEXT(S) AND/OR MATERIALS : Instructor will provide appropriate handouts and book referrals for topics covered.

ASSIGNMENTS: Students are expected to demonstrate skills they are learning during the lab sessions and through their participation in discussions at evening parent education classes.

PARTICIPATION: Student presence and participation is expected and valued. As this is an interactive class in which students shall learn much from each other, a single person’s absence will detract from learning and discussion. Please be prompt and come prepared by reading any materials/doing any exercises that are given beforehand.

EVALUATION /CREDITS : Grades are issued quarterly on a pass/fail grading system. Students earn 3 credits each quarter for successful completion of the course. Students are required to attend weekly laboratory class, the monthly evening classes, read and discuss directed class assignments, and demonstrate mastery of course learning objectives. Prior to anticipated absences or after unexpected ones, students plan with the instructor to determine appropriate make-up assignments. Students missing more than one of the evening classes during the academic year must make up the absence in order to receive credit for the class.

SCH EDULE CHANGES : In the event of inclement weather and/or other extreme circumstances this course will follow the Seattle Public School District schedule. Other changes may occur based on site occurrences (e.g. leaks, outages, specific disease, etc.). Make up classes will be arranged mutually by instructor and class members.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: North Seattle College is committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity for all its students, employees, and applicants in education, employment, services and contracts, and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, political affiliation or belief, citizenship/status, or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, except where a disability may impede performance at an acceptable level. Seattle College District has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual harassment, discrimination, sexual violence, rape, bullying, or hazing. Contact me or the Division Associate Dean with any concerns.

ACCOMMODATIONS : In my commitment to student learning I want to support all students. If you have a disability that will affect your performance in this class please let me know. Students with disabilities are encouraged to use disability services for support in implementing reasonable accommodations for their disabilities.

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FRAGRANCE/INDOOR AIR QUALITY: North Seattle College recognizes that the air is shared by all members of the classroom; that suitable air quality is important in fostering a healthy and creative learning and working environment. North strongly advocates a pollutant-free environment. It also encourages a fragrance-free environment on its campus and in its off-campus programs. The college seeks to maintain the best possible air quality attainable within fiscal, legal, and regulatory constraints.

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Generic Syllabus format – Betty Williams, 8/22/06 ; updated 1/2017