EDU-1160 - School Age Child Care: Curriculum and Teaching (3)

Prerequisite: Take Reading Placement or RDG-0800 or take one of the following: IRW-0900A, IRW-0900B, or IRW-0900C - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
Co-requisite: Take Reading Placement or RDG-0800 or take one of the following: IRW-0900A, IRW-0900B, or IRW-0900C - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.

Students are introduced to the discipline of school age child care curriculum (before and after care). Emphasis is placed on growth and development of children from five to 12 years of age. Students will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and lessons, examine classroom management, environmental planning challenges, utilization of community resources, and communication techniques. This course, combined with EDU-1013, meets the Maryland requirements for school-age teachers in child care facilities. Students enrolled in this course will be assessed based on their use of college-level reading, writing, and communication skills.