CDA 108 - Promoting Social and Emotional Competence and Building Family Relationships

1. Each student will write learning experiences for each of the following curricular areas: self-concept, emotional skills/regulation, and social skills.
2. Each student will write a reflective statement about CDA Competency Standard III, supporting social and emotional development of children, as well as implementing effective positive guidance strategies.
3. Each student will write reflective statement about parts A & B of CDA Competency Standard IV: establishing positive, supportive, and productive relationships with families through effective communication and family engagement strategies.
4. Each student will create a bibliography, including title, author, publisher, copyright dates, and book summary for ten developmentally appropriate, topically related children’s books.
5. Each student will create a family Resource Guide to share with families, including information on family counseling agencies, translation services, services for children with disabilities, and developmental milestone resources.
6. Each student will identify ways to support social and emotional development and effective positive guidance strategies.
7. Each student will identify ways to establish positive and productive relationships with families.

A. Appreciating Each Child

B. Promoting Children’s Sense of Self

C. Developing a Sense of Racial Identity

D. Guiding Children in Expressing Their Feelings

E. Helping Each Child Flourish

II. Social

A. Encouraging Successful Social Interaction

B. Supporting Children’s Play

C. Forming Friendships

D. Helping Children Resolve Conflict

E. Building Prosocial Skills

III. Guidance

A. Setting Effective Rules

B. Addressing Challenging Behaviors Positively

C. Employing Positive Guidance Techniques

D. Understanding Time-out and Effective Alternatives

E. Bullying

F. Partnering With Families Through a Philosophy of Guidance

IV. Families

A. Defining Family

B. Establishing Partnerships with Families

C. Encouraging Family Participation

D. Communicating With Families

E. Meeting Formally With Families

F. Supporting Families in Their Child’s Development

Facilitated Discussion: 20-30%

Workbook Reflections: 25-35%

Video and Resource Materials: 10-20%

 
Mandatory Course Components:
Essentials for Working with Young Children textbook by the Council for Professional Recognition

Essentials Workbook by the Council for Professional Recognition

The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards (Infant/Toddler, Preschool, Home Visitor, and Family Child Care) by the Council for Professional Recognition

Quizzes
Name of Industry Recognize Credentials: CDA Credential

Course-Specific Placement Test:
Course Aligned with ARW/IRW Pairing: NA

Competency Statement III and grading rubric

Competency Statement IV, parts A & B, and grading rubric