Maricopa Community Colleges  ECH215   19942-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
ECH215 19942-20086 LEC 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Democracy and Diversity in Early Childhood
Explores the child's emerging awareness of self and others. Examines adult roles in the development of attitudes and skills essential for participation in a Pluralistic/Democratic society.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ECH215   19942-20086 Democracy and Diversity in Early Childhood
1. Explain current understandings of how self awareness and awareness of others emerge in early childhood. (I)
2. Identify the major agents of attitude information and describe how they influence young children. (II)
3. Outline the major controversies relating to pluralism in American Society and explain their impact on early childhood settings. (III)
4. Cite examples of skills necessary for participation in a Pluralistic/Democratic society. (IV)
5. Identify and evaluate examples of "developmentally appropriate "techniques for teaching democratic skills in early childhood settings. (V)
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ECH215   19942-20086 Democracy and Diversity in Early Childhood
    I. Developing Awareness
        A. Self Awareness
          1. Infants
          2. Toddlers
          3. Preschoolers
        B. Other Awareness
          1. Familiarity/likeness
          2. Differences/strangeness
      II. Agents of Attitude Formation
          A. Family
          B. Social Environment
            1. Caregivers/teachers
            2. Peers
            3. Media
            4. Religion
        III. Overview of Controversies Related to Democracy/Pluralism
            A. Historical Perspective
            B. Contemporary Issues
            C. Future Directions
          IV. Skills for Participation in Pluralistic/Democratic Society
              A. Respecting Rights of Self and Others
                1. Possessiveness and Sharing
                2. Autonomy and Obedience
              B. Working with Others
                1. Collaboration
                2. Tolerance for Diversity
                3. Problem Solving/Negotiation
              C. Other
            V. Teaching of Skills in Early Childhood Settings
                A. Indirect Teaching
                  1. Preparing the Environment
                  2. Modeling Behavior
                B. Direct Teaching
                  1. Conveying Information
                  2. Responding to Opportunities
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