ECE 150 - Before and After School Programming for Children

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 3
Description: This course is designed to identify the developmental tasks of middle childhood (ages 6-12) and will provide strategies for supporting healthy growth and development. Emphasis will be on understanding the needs of students who attend before and after school programs. Programming that enhances creativity, independence and academic achievement will be explored. Students will complete an observation at a before and after school program. Michigan Central Registry Clearance by the Michigan Department of Human Services is required for this course. This course requires all students must meet the requirements of a criminal background check.

Prerequisites: ECE 110 or EDUC 110.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Fall, Winter
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Course Competencies

Demonstrate how to meet the physical, language, social/emotional and cognitive needs of the child in before and after school programs.
Explain the developmental stages of middle childhood.
Design a comfortable yet challenging environment for school-aged children.
Develop activities that support children’s interests and skill levels.
Create family communication tools.
Evaluate school-age program settings.
Depict the Child Protection Law and Mandated Reporting of Suspected Abuse and Neglect.
Construct developmentally appropriate curriculum for the school-aged child.
Articulate the role of positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for working with children.