NVCC
COLLEGE-WIDE COURSE CONTENT SUMMARY
EDU 235 - HEALTH,
SAFETY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION (3 CR.)
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Focuses on the physical
needs of children and explores strategies to meet these needs. Emphasizes
positive health routines, hygiene, nutrition, feeding and clothing practices,
childhood diseases, and safety. Laces emphasis on the development of healthy
habits, and concerns in food and nutrition. Describes symptoms of and reporting
procedures for child abuse. Lecture 3 hours per week.
GENERAL COURSE PURPOSE
To prepare the early
childhood educator to meet the physical needs of young children through
preparation of a safe environment, planned routines and positive experiences
in the areas of health, safety and nutrition.
ENTRY LEVEL COMPETENCIES
Functional literacy
in the English language; reading at the 12th grade level.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon the completion
of this course, the student should be able to:
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demonstrate understanding
of the stages of physical growth of children, and practices which meet
their changing needs
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demonstrate proficiency
in planning positive health routines for children within the framework
of the early childhood program
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demonstrate understanding
of appropriate meal planning practices for you children
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demonstrate the ability
to identify common childhood diseases, and plan appropriate responses to
their onset
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demonstrate proficiency
in planning child centered activities to promote conceptual understanding
in children of self care in the areas of health, safety and nutrition
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demonstrate understanding
of the definition of child abuse, identification of symptoms, and appropriate
response to it
MAJOR TOPICS TO BE
INCLUDED
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Physical development of
you children
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Scheduling health routines
into daily lives of young children
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Simple menu planning for
children
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Health issues related
to eating habits in children
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Identification and prevention
of common childhood diseases
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Planning and creating
a safe and healthy learning environment for children
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Child abuse identification
and reporting responsibilities
EXTRA TOPICS (optional)
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Using Community Resources
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Working with Parents
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Children with Special
Needs
Revised 9/95
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