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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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EDUC 293 - Issues of Child Abuse

Credits: 2
Presents an overview of child abuse and neglect in the U.S. Covers basic definitions, theories of causes, and indicators of abuse. Discusses mandatory reporting laws and forms of intervention along with the importance of taking cultural factors into consideration. Recommended for individuals who work in child care settings and schools.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

  1. Define child abuse and neglect.
  2. Identify the different forms of child abuse and neglect.
  3. Describe some underlying factors that lead to abuse and neglect.
  4. Explain components of the child abuse and neglect mandatory reporting laws.
  5. Describe and identify different forms of interventions for child abuse and neglect.
  6. Explain the importance of considering cultural factors in the study of child abuse and neglect.

Program Outcomes
  1. Use developmental milestones and observations of children’s behavior as a foundation for planning appropriate activities.
  2. Advocate for strategies that promote the cultural diversity of children, families and their communities.
  3. Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication
  4. Discuss current issues and trends in early childhood education.
  5. Identify typical and atypical growth and development (cognitive, linguistic, motor, and social).
  6. Positively support children’s whole development.
  7. Display a positive attitude and enthusiasm for the job
  8. Develop rapport and contribute to the work environment as a member of the instructional team.
  9. Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct
  10. Comply with laws (such as IDEA, Section 504, ADA), workplace policies, and procedures in relation to confidentiality, reporting of abuse, discipline, chain of command and delegation and supervision.


College-wide Outcomes
  • Critical Thinking - Critical thinking finds expression in all disciplines and everyday life. It is characterized by an ability to reflect upon thinking patterns, including the role of emotions on thoughts, and to rigorously assess the quality of thought through its work products. Critical thinkers routinely evaluate thinking processes and alter them, as necessary, to facilitate an improvement in their thinking and potentially foster certain dispositions or intellectual traits over time.
  • Responsibility - Responsibility encompasses those behaviors and dispositions necessary for students to be effective members of a community. This outcome is designed to help students recognize the value of a commitment to those responsibilities which will enable them to work successfully individually and with others.
  • Written Communication - Written Communication encompasses all the abilities necessary for effective expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas in written form.



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