STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 I.      Explore the roles and responsibilities of the school age caregiver.

 II.     Identify and define the characteristics of school age children in the areas of physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development.

 III.    Analyze and describe the importance and impact of family dynamics in school age care.

 IV.     Develop activities and other learning opportunities that foster self-expression and problem-solving skills.

 V.      Complete a developmentally appropriate curriculum plan and daily routine.

 VI.     Analyze the organization and effectiveness of school age classrooms and environments.

 VII.    Analyze and evaluate a variety of guidance strategies for school age children.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Growth and Development of School Age Children

         A.      Physical

         B.      Cognitive

         C.      Psychosocial

 II.     People In School Age Care

         A.      Children

         B.      Families

         C.      Caregivers

 III.    Guiding the Behavior of School Age Children

 IV.     The School Age Environment

         A.      Program Planning

         B.      Creating the Environment

         C.      Quality Standards of School Age Environments

 V.      The School Age Curriculum

         A.      The Creative Arts

         B.      Indoor and Outdoor Games

         C.      Science and Math

         D.      Language Arts