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ECE 204

Course ID:
Course Code & Number
ECE 204
Course Title
Child Health, Safety and Nutrition
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 5 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Sophomore
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Human body and growth. Child diseases and protection methods. Child safety. First aid. Child nutrition. Health and hygiene rules for food preparation. Teaching health, safety and nutrition to young children. Provision of safe, nutritious, and healthy environments for young children.
Course Objectives

The main aim of this course is to convey the importance of health, nutrition, safe environments and protection from diseases for children.

Software Usage

N/A

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon succesful completion of this course, a student will be able to
1. demonstrate knowledge of young children’s health, safety, and nutrition
2. identify common communicable illnesses
3. categorize nutrients that provide energy, promote growth, regulate body functions
4. compare the interrelated roles of the home, school, and community in meeting the health and safety needs of the young child
5. evaluate early childhood learning environments in regards to health and safety issues
6. plan developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children in the areas of health, nutrition and safety

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Demonstrating Inquiry Collaborating Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Oral Presentations/Reports Brainstorming Field Trips Guest Speakers Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster) Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Independent Case Study Analysis
Design Content

N/A

Recommended Reading
Required Reading

1. Marotz, L. R. (2012). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child. Albany, NY: Delmar. 2. Matricardi, J. & McLarty, J. (2008). Health, safety, and nutrition activities A to Z. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Delmar Learning. 3. Sorte, J, Daeschel, I and Amador, C. (2013). Nutrition, Health and Safety for Young Children. Pearson

Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Sühendan Er
Student Workload:
WorkloadHrs
Course Readings16
Field Trips/Visits6
Observation10
Hands-on Work15
Exams/Quizzes20
Resource Review12
Oral Presentation10
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: