Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PECE 230
Course Title
Social Skills Education in Early Childhood
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Fall
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Positive and negative behaviors. Theoretical foundations of the behavioral development. The definition of social skills. The importance of gaining social skills. Reasons of social skills deficits. The scope of social skills. Definition of problematic behaviors. The relationship between social skill and problem behavior. The classification of problematic behaviors. Social skills and the problem. Factors effective on social skills and problematic behaviors. Social skill education program in early childhood period. Preparing and presenting an exemplified program for social skills support trainings and the prevention of problematic behaviors.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to equip teacher candidates with knowledge in social skills in early childhood period, help students to learn ways to support and develop social skills and design some educational activities to support and develop social skills in children.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- describe social skills,
- identify the relationship between social skills and problem behavior,
- explain factors effective on social skills and problem behaviors,
- analyze characteristics of social skill training program in early childhood period,
5. design program for social skill support as well as the program for the prevention of problematic behaviors in early childhood period.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Think-Pair-Share
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Oral Presentations/Reports
Concept Mapping
Brainstorming
Drama/Roleplaying
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Performance Project (Written, Oral)
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 10 |
| Debate | 5 |
| Hands-on Work | 10 |
| Resource Review | 7 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Case Study Analysis | 5 |
| Oral Presentation | 5 |
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