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  • 2.00 Credits

    Study of physical, mental, social, and psychological characteristics of adolescents, their needs and problems, and methods of working with those who have behavior problems.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Educator coaching is an evidence-based strategy to increase program quality and teacher effectiveness in early childhood/early childhood education classrooms, programs, and home delivery systems. This course will train EC/ECE coaches using material from research-based sources, program experiences, and related theory. Participants will learn recommended practices in coaching related to early childhood and develop a systematic, individualized approach to effective coaching. Participants will learn practical strategies for coaching early childhood staff of diverse backgrounds and varying adult learning styles. Materials and discussions will include theory, research, interpersonal communication skills, and a systematic approach to more intentional coaching. Students will apply these strategies to Case Studies and field work experiences throughout the course and will participate in hands-on activities in class to apply new skills. Educator coaching skills will apply to any early childhood/early childhood education curriculum or model. This is course 1 of a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Becoming an effective educator coach is a result of theoretical understanding, introspection, thoughtful planning, application of coaching skills and knowledge, and continuous self-improvement. This course will identify effective ongoing support strategies for individuals providing educator coaching. Participants will integrate skills with effective application in real life coaching experiences. Discussions will include self-reflective practices, self- directed action, planning and goal setting, and managing progress and accountability. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to engage in self-reflection and share ideas, successes, and challenges with other students in this course. This is course 2 in a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. Prerequisite:    CHF 4201 and MED 6201
  • 3.00 Credits

    The success of the educator coaching relationship has been based on the trusting relationship between two peers, coach, and adult learner, through a collaborative process of co-learning. The opportunity for the adult learner to self-monitor, self- analyze, and self-modify enhances the adult learner's own resourcefulness and alters his/her own personal understanding. In addition, when the act of coaching is a collaborative process, the coach is also allowed the same opportunity to reflect on self as part of their learning. This course is designed to support the coach in creating a social learning climate where a synergy of shared learning and reflective dialogue about practice are examined, analyzed and refined. Participants will integrate skills from Course 1 and 2 with opportunities to engage in conducting and constructing ongoing support strategies the coach can apply, refine and alter based on the adult learners' needs, readiness, and values about practice. Using strategies and protocols, coaching for organizational change in diverse settings (home- based programming, early care settings, classrooms, and school districts, etc.), and identifying effective ongoing personal supports will also be addressed. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. This is course 3 of a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. Prerequisite:    CHF 4201 and CHF 4202 and GSE 6201 and GSE 6202 and MED 6201 and MED 6202
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course considers the legal rights and responsibilities of students, teachers, faculty and other educational practitioners. Students will connect these to education systems, policies, programs, and operations as determined by state and federal constitutions, laws, and court decisions.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines the historical, philosophical, ethical, and cultural roots of contemporary perspectives and research on early childhood and inclusion. Students will explore methods of understanding the lived experience of diverse children and early childhood professionals, and how research can inform practice, leadership, and policy.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides a foundation for understanding and engaging with children's behavior and needs in school, home, and community settings, toward new and relational understandings of children, child development, and difference. While studying theories and research from fields of neuroscience, psychoanalysis, Disability Studies in Education, and critical perspectives in early childhood education, students will practice therapeutic techniques for observation and engagement with children and families.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides students with knowledge and skills to use observation, documentation, and assessment tools to inform instruction, planning, and intervention programs for young children birth through eight years. Special attention is given to contextualized assessment practices that are responsive to children's strengths, needs, cultures, races, languages, and family experiences.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores Culturally Sustaining ethical practice for navigating the challenges, hopes, and possibilities that early childhood professionals may experience as they collaborate and advocate with diverse children and families. Topics include the social and cultural construction of the meaning of difference, race, disability, and intrinsic difference at the intersection of identity. Historical and contemporary rights, movements, and priorities of disability and other communities (e.g., low income, immigrant, etc.) with a specific emphasis on issues of access and opportunity. Program, community and social systemic change, and self-advocacy. Students will collaborate with families, analyze the application of laws to their practice, program and social policies, and advocate to address challenges within specific sites, communities and systems.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Students will explore and apply current theory and practice in critical special education, Disability Studies in Education, and infant and child mental health for supporting young children (birth-age 8) with disabilities by supporting caregiver-child relationships in family, early childhood community and classroom environments. Students will gain an understanding of applicable history, laws and policies around inclusive education and special education service provision to effectively and equitably collaborate with children, families, and service providers in public and private settings in ways that sustain the rights and cultures of individual children and families, and of disability communities.