Parenting Children in Middle Years (5-10) PEP 106N

Instructor Information: Instructor: Candyce Bollinger, PEP Instructor Location: Building 20, Room 100 Office Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 12:00-1:00 pm Phone Number: 596-5434 Email: cbollinger@spscc.ctc.edu
Or the Education Program Office: Phone #: (360) 596-5293 Email: sschein@spscc.ctc.edu

Course Information: Parenting Children in Middle Years (5-10): Texts/Lab Materials/Library Sources: (if any): none Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to: A. Understand developmental stages for ages 5 years through 10 years B. Interact with children to promote communication, cognitive, social and emotional development C. Intervene positively and effectively to change childrens behavior D. Interact with other parents to increase knowledge of childcare skills and obtain support E. Demonstrate child guidance skills appropriate to children ages 5 years through 10 years Course Description: This course consists of lectures, discussion, in class activities, and assignments on the topics of: A. Developmental overviews B. Discipline C. Social skills D. Emotional intelligences E. Peer relations/school issues F. Sibling relations G. Self reliance H. Communication I. Cooperation J. Family balance K. Dealing with anger L. Motivation M. Respect N. Body image O. Problem solving P. Sexuality Q. Power/boundaries R. Gender, birth order S. Overindulgence/entitlement T. Multiple intelligences U. Safety without fear V. Media impact W. Learned optimism X. Resiliency Y. Nutrition and health Z. Self reflection as a tool of parenting PEP 106N 2 credits Thursday, 6:30 8:20 pm, Room 100

Course Policies: Grade is based on a point system: 50% - participation in classroom activities 50% - homework assignments 100 point maximum: 93-100 92-90 87-89 83-86 80-82 A AB+ B B77-79 73-76 70-72 66-69 60-65 C+ C CD D-

Expectations of Students: Listen well and help each other problem-solve. Avoid judging or giving unsolicited advice. Be persistent in getting what you need from class. Attendance Policy: Class starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 8:20 pm. There will be a 10 minutes break from 7:30 - 7:40 p.m. Attendance is important. There will be information from lectures and exercises which are not in the written materials. Students are responsible for finding out about missed sessions from another student or from the instructor at a time which does not disrupt class. Students who fail to attend the first class session and do not contact the instructor in advance will be withdrawn from the class. Students receiving financial aid should ALWAYS check with financial aid prior to withdrawing, signing an incomplete contract, changing to an audit, or receiving an F or V grade in a class.