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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course examines varying perspectives on the contexts and systems that effect the potential advantages or adversities experienced by young children in a diverse society. Students develop an awareness of opportunities and resources for children and families that support well-being and nurture resilience. Students explore current topics of interest to find their passion and voice to advocate for children and families.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides an in-depth study of physical, cognitive, language, social, and emotional development from prenatal period through toddlerhood. Practical application and assessment play an integral part of the course. Students will be introduced to observation, early intervention, and relationship-based care in diverse settings. Prerequisite:    CHF 1500
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to planning curriculum in kindergarten with an emphasis on design of learning environments and curriculum that are developmentally appropriate and evidence based. Students complete a minimum of 24 hours practicum. Student are required to complete a background check by the beginning of the semester. Prerequisite:    CHF 1500 and CHF 2500 and CHF 2610 and ECED 2500 and ECED 2610
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores culturally sustaining philosophies, processes, and methods of relational ethical practice for collaborating with diverse families of young children. Prerequisite:    CHF 1500
  • 3.00 Credits

    Provides students an opportunity to be an assistant teacher, to observe and interact with children on an individual and group basis; plan, develop, and implement activities for children. Prerequisite:    CHF 1500 and CHF 2610 and CHF 2620 and ECED 2610 and ECED 2620
  • 2.00 Credits

    This course examines ways to cultivate and sustain capacity for responding to the strengths and needs of all children, particularly those experiencing diverse circumstances and trauma, while attending to the physical, emotional, and mental stress professionals may be experiencing.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course explores current theory, research, and evidence based practices for promoting early language and emergent literacy development (birth- 8 years) in home, child care, prekindergarten, and primary education environments through collaborative practices between early childhood professionals and parents. Prerequisite:    CHF 1500
  • 3.00 Credits

    Educator coaching is an evidence-based strategy to increase program quality and teacher effectiveness in early childhood/early childhood education classrooms, programs, and home delivery systems. This course will train EC/ECE coaches using material from research-based sources and program experiences. Participants will learn recommended practices in coaching related to early childhood and develop a systematic, individualized approach to effective coaching. Participants will learn practical strategies for coaching early childhood staff of diverse backgrounds and varying adult learning styles. Materials and discussions will include interpersonal communication skills and a systematic approach to more intentional coaching. Students will apply these strategies to Case Studies and field work experiences throughout the course and will participate in hands-on activities in class to apply new skills. Coaching skills will apply to any EC/ECE curriculum or model. This is course 1 in a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Becoming an effective coach is a result of introspection, thoughtful planning, application of coaching skills and knowledge, and continuous self-improvement. This course will identify effective ongoing support strategies for individuals providing coaching. Participants will integrate skills with effective application in real life coaching experiences. Discussions will include self-reflective practices, self- directed action, planning and goal setting, and managing progress and accountability. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to engage in self-reflection and share ideas, successes, and challenges with other students in this course. This is course 2 in a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. Prerequisite:    CHF 4201 and ECED 4201 and MED 6201
  • 3.00 Credits

    The success of the coaching relationship has been based on the trusting relationship between two peers, coach, and adult learner, through a collaborative process of co-learning. The opportunity for the adult learner to self-monitor, self- analyze, and self-modify enhances the adult learner's own resourcefulness and alters his/her own personal understanding. In addition, when the act of coaching is a collaborative process, the coach is also allowed the same opportunity to reflect on self as part of their learning. This course is designed to support the coach in creating a social learning climate where a synergy of shared learning and reflective dialogue about practice are examined, analyzed and refined. Participants will integrate skills from Course 1 and 2 with opportunities to engage in conducting and constructing ongoing support strategies the coach can apply, refine and alter based on the adult learners' needs, readiness, and values about practice. Using strategies and protocols, coaching for organizational change in diverse settings (home- based programming, early care settings, classrooms, and school districts, etc.), and identifying effective ongoing personal supports will also be addressed. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. This is course 3 of a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential. Prerequisite:    CHF 4201 and CHF 4202 and ECED 4201 and ECED 4202 and MED 6201 and MED 6202