ECE 3010 - Advocating for Young Children

Credits: 3
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

Focuses on investigating public policies that support young children. Defines role of early childhood professional as advocate in various situations, including child abuse and neglect/mandated reporting, IEP’s and IFSP’s, anti-bias behaviors, addressing preconceived gender identity and gender roles, encouraging healthy living and supporting chronically ill children. Investigates historical perspectives that have served as an agent for change. Examines global perspectives. Discusses application of child growth and development to strengthen families.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None