EDUC 4337 - Fostering Social and Emotional Development and Learning in Young Children

3 hrs

Explores contemporary theory, research, and methods relevant to the importance of early brain development in supporting young children’s social and emotional development, the role of attachment and relationships on healthy development and learning and social and emotional developmental factors linked to school readiness. Strategies for cultivating children’s emotional competencies basic to social and emotional learning and processes for promoting self-regulation and prosocial behaviors are explored and analyzed. Field observation hours are required.
Prerequisite: EDUC 4330.