ECE 1202 Healthy & Safe Environments
This course focuses on children's experiences emphasizing the health and safety needs of young children: including laws, rules, procedures, and routines in early childhood settings.
Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Education
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No
Prereqs: NONE Approval of Department
Outcomes
- Identify the role of educator in promoting nutrition, activity and movement, and wellness in the young child's life.
- Describe strategies and practices in securing a safe environment for children, both indoors and outdoors.
- Locate and discuss existing licensing rules, regulations, state program standards, and mandates concerning health, safety, and nutrition.
- Observe and evaluate dietary guidelines and how nutritious foods are essential in healthy growth and development.
Credit Hours: 3
Classroom Hours: 3