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Family Life Education Course Descriptions

FLED 025: Parenting Education/Variation On Co-Op Model

Credits: 0.5 - 4.0

Alternative approach Parenting Education classes affiliated with special organizations. Learning is related to child development, family life education, leadership skills, community resources, and adult participation in program. Curriculum is individualized per group.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Describe positive rapport modeled with children.
  2. Discuss developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
  3. Describe connection between play and learning.
  4. Recognize individual differences of children and families.

FLED 025: Parenting Education/Variation on Coop Model

Credits: Maximum of 1.0 possible

Registration permitted first seven weeks (six weeks in summer) as space is available.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the objectives outlined in the corresponding lecture course.

FLED 035: Parenting Education/Variation On Co-Op Model

Credits: 0.5 - 4.0

Alternative approach Parenting Education classes affiliated with special organizations. Learning is related to child development, family life education, leadership skills, community resources, and adult participation in program. Curriculum is individualized per group.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Practice positive rapport with children in a lab setting.
  2. Identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
  3. Explore connection between play and learning.
  4. Describe individual differences of children and families.

FLED 035: Parenting Education/Variation on Coop Model

Credits: Maximum of 1.0 possible

Registration permitted first seven weeks (six weeks in summer) as space is available.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the objectives outlined in the corresponding lecture course.

FLED 045: Parenting Education

Credits: 0.5 - 4.0

Alternative approach Parenting Education classes affiliated with special organizations. Learning is related to child development, family life education, leadership skills, community resources, and adult participation in program. Curriculum is individualized per group.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Integrate positive rapport with children in family life.
  2. Adjust personal expectations for children.
  3. Describe the connection between play and learning.
  4. Explain awareness of culture and diversity impacting family life.

FLED 045: Parenting Education/Variation on Co-op Model

Credits: Maximum of 1.0 possible

Registration permitted first seven weeks (six weeks in summer) as space is available.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate the objectives outlined in the corresponding lecture course.

FLED 112: Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes

Credits: 2.0

Parenting education course combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interactions. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment, and respond to instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
  2. Discuss child development related to developmentally appropriate expectations for children.
  3. Identify research based parenting information sources.
  4. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
  5. Explore connection between play and learning.
  6. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles, and temperament traits.

FLED 113: Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes

Credits: 2.0

Parenting education course combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interactions. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment, and respond to instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
  2. Identify developmentally appropriate expectations for children.
  3. Identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
  4. Examine research based parenting information sources.
  5. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
  6. Explore connection between play and learning.
  7. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.

FLED 114: Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes

Credits: 2.0

Parenting education course combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interactions. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment, and respond to instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
  2. Reflect and self-assess personal expectations for children.
  3. Continue to identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
  4. Examine research based parenting information sources.
  5. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
  6. Explore connection between play and learning.
  7. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.

FLED 121: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience

Credits: 3.0

Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Students participate with their child at a college affiliated preschool. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop parenting strategies and positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment, and respond to instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Supervise preschool age children in a lab setting.
  2. Describe positive interactions modeled with preschool age children in a lab setting.
  3. Describe connection between play and learning.
  4. Discuss developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
  5. Examine the diversity of parenting strategies.
  6. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.

FLED 121: Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option

Credits: Maximum of 1.0 possible

Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion and lab/practicum experience. Students focus on specific outcomes of companion course and/or leadership skills when enrolled for the credit option. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment and respond to instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
  2. Develop systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.

FLED 122: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (24-36 months)

Credits: 1.0-3.0

Community based parenting education course for caregivers of children aged 24 to 36 months, combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Practicum focuses on developmentally appropriate practice within college affiliated preschools. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop skills for positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection and self-assessment through class activities and instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Observe and analyze the impact of a play based curriculum in children, specifically in independence skills and autonomous choice
  2. Identify and evaluate developmental milestones
  3. Examine the importance of adult's self-regulation skills for co-regulation in children as a way to model self-awareness and self-management
  4. Contextualize children's motivation and behavior within developmental growth
  5. Observe, interpret, and reflect on adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home

FLED 122: Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option

Credits: Maximum of 1.0 possible

Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion and lab/practicum experience. Students focus on specific outcomes of companion course and/or leadership skills when enrolled for the credit option. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment and respond to instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
  2. Develop systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.

FLED 123: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (24-36 months)

Credits: 1.0-3.0

Community based parenting education course for caregivers of children aged 24 to 36 months, combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Practicum focuses on developmentally appropriate practice within college affiliated preschools. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop skills for positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection and self-assessment through class activities and instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Observe and analyze the impact of a play based curriculum in children, specifically in independence skills and autonomous choice
  2. Identify and evaluate developmental milestones
  3. Examine the importance of adult's self-regulation skills for co-regulation in children as a way to model self-awareness and self-management
  4. Contextualize children's motivation and behavior within developmental growth
  5. Observe, interpret, and reflect on adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home

FLED 123: Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option

Credits: Maximum of 1.0 possible

Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion and lab/practicum experience. Students focus on specific outcomes of companion course and/or leadership skills when enrolled for the credit option. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment and respond to instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
  2. Implement systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.

FLED 124: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (24-36 months)

Credits: 1.0-3.0

Community based parenting education course for caregivers of children aged 24 to 36 months, combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Practicum focuses on developmentally appropriate practice within college affiliated preschools. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop skills for positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection and self-assessment through class activities and instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Observe and analyze the impact of a play based curriculum in children, specifically in independence skills and autonomous choice
  2. Identify and evaluate developmental milestones
  3. Examine the importance of adult's self-regulation skills for co-regulation in children as a way to model self-awareness and self-management
  4. Contextualize children's motivation and behavior within developmental growth
  5. Observe, interpret, and reflect on adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home

FLED 124: Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option

Credits: Maximum of 1.0 possible

Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion and lab/practicum experience. Students focus on specific outcomes of companion course and/or leadership skills when enrolled for the credit option. Students engage in a process of self-reflection, self-assessment and respond to instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
  2. Evaluate systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.

FLED 132: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (36-48 months)

Credits: 1.0-3.0

Community based parenting education course for caregivers of children aged 36 to 48 months, combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Practicum focuses on developmentally appropriate practice within college affiliated preschools. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop skills for positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection and self-assessment through class activities and instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Investigate the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's learning through developmentally appropriate practice
  2. Observe and interpret adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home
  3. Identify and implement strategies for developing children's independence and self-help skills
  4. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with self management and social awareness
  5. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
  6. Assess how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 133: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (36-48 months)

Credits: 1.0-3.0

Community based parenting education course for caregivers of children aged 36 to 48 months, combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Practicum focuses on developmentally appropriate practice within college affiliated preschools. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop skills for positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection and self-assessment through class activities and instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Investigate the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's learning through developmentally appropriate practice
  2. Observe and interpret adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home
  3. Identify and implement strategies for developing children's independence and self-help skills
  4. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with self management and social awareness
  5. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
  6. Assess how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 134: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (36-48 months)

Credits: 1.0-3.0

Community based parenting education course for caregivers of children aged 36 to 48 months, combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Practicum focuses on developmentally appropriate practice within college affiliated preschools. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop skills for positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection and self-assessment through class activities and instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Investigate the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's learning through developmentally appropriate practice
  2. Observe and interpret adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home
  3. Identify and implement strategies for developing children's independence and self-help skills
  4. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with self management and social awareness
  5. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
  6. Assess how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 142: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (48 months+)

Credits: 1.0-3.0

Community based parenting education course for caregivers of children aged 48 months and older, combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Practicum focuses on developmentally appropriate practice within college affiliated preschools. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop skills for positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection and self-assessment through class activities and instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Explain the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's growth in emergent academic skills through developmentally appropriate practice
  2. Identify the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, understand how motivation affects behavior and recognize an individual's specific motivation
  3. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
  4. Describe and apply positive guidance strategies.
  5. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with responsible decision making and relationship skills
  6. Interpret how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 143: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (48 months+)

Credits: 1.0-3.0

Community based parenting education course for caregivers of children aged 48 months and older, combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Practicum focuses on developmentally appropriate practice within college affiliated preschools. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop skills for positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection and self-assessment through class activities and instructor feedback.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Explain the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's growth in emergent academic skills through developmentally appropriate practice
  2. Identify the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, understand how motivation affects behavior and recognize an individual's specific motivation
  3. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
  4. Describe and apply positive guidance strategies.
  5. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with responsible decision making and relationship skills
  6. Interpret how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 144: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (48 months+)

Credits: 1.0-3.0

Community based parenting education course for caregivers of children aged 48 months and older, combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Practicum focuses on developmentally appropriate practice within college affiliated preschools. Students gain confidence, develop resiliency, and utilize social connections to develop skills for positive adult-child interaction. Students engage in a process of self-reflection and self-assessment through class activities and instructor feedback

Course Level Objectives

  1. Explain the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's growth in emergent academic skills through developmentally appropriate practice
  2. Identify the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, understand how motivation affects behavior and recognize an individual's specific motivation
  3. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
  4. Describe and apply positive guidance strategies.
  5. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with responsible decision making and relationship skills
  6. Interpret how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 155: Special Topics in Family Life Education

Credits: Maximum of 5.0 possible

Classes and workshops with special focus on topics of current interest in the family life education field. S/U grade option.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Summarize topic.
  2. Discuss related issues.
  3. Identify implications for parents and children.
  4. Identify resource.

FLED 172: Cooperative Preschool Board Leadership

Credits: 1.0

Students function as executive members of the college affiliated preschool's nonprofit board under the guidance of FLED faculty and FLED Operations Specialist. Students work with fellow board members to facilitate the operations of a nonprofit business; including but not limited to: employee supervision, budgeting, marketing, fiscal control, and classroom operations. Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite: FLED 122. Corequisite(s): FLED 122.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Identify effective leadership behaviors and actions that encourage collaborative relationships.
  2. Assess and analyze personal leadership style and skills and how that impacts communication with others.
  3. Recognize problem solving and decision making skills in governing boards for effective management of nonprofit corporations.
  4. Identify culturally competent, relevant, and flexible skills and knowledge to work with diverse families.

FLED 173: Cooperative Preschool Board Leadership

Credits: 1.0

Students function as executive members of the college affiliated preschools nonprofit board under the guidance of FLED faculty and FLED Operations Specialist. Students work with fellow board members to facilitate the operations of a nonprofit business; including but not limited to: employee supervision, budgeting, marketing, fiscal control, and classroom operations. Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Prerequisite(s): Corequisite: FLED 123. Corequisite(s): FLED 123.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate effective leadership behaviors and actions that encourage collaborative relationships.
  2. Assess and analyze personal leadership style and skills and how that impacts communication with others.
  3. Identify problem solving and decision making skills in governing boards for effective management of nonprofit corporations.
  4. Demonstrate culturally competent, relevant, and flexible skills and knowledge to work with diverse families.

FLED 174: Cooperative Preschool Board Leadership

Credits: 1.0

Students function as executive members of the college affiliated preschool's nonprofit board under the guidance of FLED faculty and the FLED Operations Specialist. Students work with fellow board members to facilitate the operations of a nonprofit business; including but not limited to: employee supervision, budgeting, marketing, fiscal control, and classroom operations. Community based parenting education course combining lecture, discussion, and lab/practicum experience. Corequisite(s): FLED 124.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate effective leadership behaviors and actions that encourage collaborative relationships.
  2. Assess and analyze personal leadership style and skills and how that impacts communication with others.
  3. Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills in governing boards for effective management of nonprofit corporations.
  4. Demonstrate culturally competent, relevant, and flexible skills and knowledge to work with diverse families.

FLED 180: Selected Topics in Family Life

Credits: 3.0

Specialized courses/seminars focusing upon concerns related to family relationships and parenting. Variety of formats: lecture/discussion, workshops, and seminars. Title, course content, and design vary depending upon specific focus.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Describe current information and issues related to the seminar topic.
  2. Discuss seminar topic and related issues for parents and children.
  3. Explain implications and application for parents and children.
  4. Identify related resources for further exploration or use with families.

FLED 198: Individual Project In Family Life Education

Credits: Maximum of 5.0 possible

Study of student selected topics of approved experiences in the field of family life education. Courses may be repeated for a maximum of 10 credits. S/U grade option. Prerequisite(s): Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available. Instructor permission.

Course Level Objectives

  1. Demonstrate independent exploration and expression on a focused area of interest or need.
  2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to parenting.
  3. Develop a comprehensive activity which supplements the existing Family Life Education courses.
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