Course Objectives
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
| EDU 235 Health, Safety, & Nutrition Education | NAEYC Standards for Prof. Preparation |
|---|---|
| A. Identify stages of physical growth of children, and practices which meet their changing needs | 1a, 1b, 1c |
| B. List and apply positive health routines for children within the framework of the early childhood program | 1a, 2b |
| C. Outline appropriate meal planning practices for young children. | 1a, 5a |
| D. Identify common childhood diseases, and plan appropriate responses to their onse . | 1a, 3a, 3c |
| E. Create child-centered activities to promote conceptual understanding in children of self-care in the areas of health, safety and nutrition. | 5a, 5b, 5c |
| F. Define and discuss child abuse, identification of symptoms, and appropriate response to it. | 2a, 2c, 4a, 6b, 6c, |
| G. Discuss the importance of child abuse identification and mandatory reporting responsibilities. | 2a, 2c, 4a, 6b, 6c |
| H. Identify and apply appropriate learning standards as they relate to early childhood education. | 1a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b |