Family Life Education Course Descriptions

FLED 025: Parenting Education/Variation On Co-Op Model

Course Level Objectives

1. Describe positive rapport modeled with children.
2. Discuss developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
3. Describe connection between play and learning.
4. Recognize individual differences of children and families.

FLED 025: Parenting Education/Variation on Coop Model

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate the objectives outlined in the corresponding lecture course.

FLED 035: Parenting Education/Variation On Co-Op Model

Course Level Objectives

1. Practice positive rapport with children in a lab setting.
2. Identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
3. Explore connection between play and learning.
4. Describe individual differences of children and families.

FLED 035: Parenting Education/Variation on Coop Model

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate the objectives outlined in the corresponding lecture course.

FLED 045: Parenting Education

Course Level Objectives

1. Integrate positive rapport with children in family life.
2. Adjust personal expectations for children.
3. Describe the connection between play and learning.
4. Explain awareness of culture and diversity impacting family life.

FLED 045: Parenting Education/Variation on Co-op Model

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate the objectives outlined in the corresponding lecture course.

FLED 112: Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes

Course Level Objectives

1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
2. Discuss child development related to developmentally appropriate expectations for children.
3. Identify research based parenting information sources.
4. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
5. Explore connection between play and learning.
6. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles, and temperament traits.

FLED 113: Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes

Course Level Objectives

1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
2. Identify developmentally appropriate expectations for children.
3. Identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
4. Examine research based parenting information sources.
5. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
6. Explore connection between play and learning.
7. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.

FLED 114: Parenting Education Infant Toddler Classes

Course Level Objectives

1. Supervise children in a lab setting.
2. Reflect and self-assess personal expectations for children.
3. Continue to identify developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
4. Examine research based parenting information sources.
5. Describe characteristics of secure attachment between parents and infants and toddlers.
6. Explore connection between play and learning.
7. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.

FLED 121: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience

Course Level Objectives

1. Supervise preschool age children in a lab setting.
2. Describe positive interactions modeled with preschool age children in a lab setting.
3. Describe connection between play and learning.
4. Discuss developmentally appropriate behaviors for children.
5. Examine the diversity of parenting strategies.
6. Recognize individual differences of children and families related to culture, learning styles and temperament traits.

FLED 121: Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
2. Develop systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.

FLED 122: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (24-36 months)

Course Level Objectives

1. Observe and analyze the impact of a play based curriculum in children, specifically in independence skills and autonomous choice
2. Identify and evaluate developmental milestones
3. Examine the importance of adult's self-regulation skills for co-regulation in children as a way to model self-awareness and self-management
4. Contextualize children's motivation and behavior within developmental growth
5. Observe, interpret, and reflect on adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home

FLED 122: Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
2. Develop systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.

FLED 123: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (24-36 months)

Course Level Objectives

1. Observe and analyze the impact of a play based curriculum in children, specifically in independence skills and autonomous choice
2. Identify and evaluate developmental milestones
3. Examine the importance of adult's self-regulation skills for co-regulation in children as a way to model self-awareness and self-management
4. Contextualize children's motivation and behavior within developmental growth
5. Observe, interpret, and reflect on adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home

FLED 123: Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
2. Implement systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.

FLED 124: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (24-36 months)

Course Level Objectives

1. Observe and analyze the impact of a play based curriculum in children, specifically in independence skills and autonomous choice
2. Identify and evaluate developmental milestones
3. Examine the importance of adult's self-regulation skills for co-regulation in children as a way to model self-awareness and self-management
4. Contextualize children's motivation and behavior within developmental growth
5. Observe, interpret, and reflect on adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home

FLED 124: Parenting Education Preschool Experience Option

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate outcomes outlined in the companion course.
2. Evaluate systems and procedures for operation of the cooperative preschool.

FLED 132: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (36-48 months)

Course Level Objectives

1. Investigate the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's learning through developmentally appropriate practice
2. Observe and interpret adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home
3. Identify and implement strategies for developing children's independence and self-help skills
4. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with self management and social awareness
5. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
6. Assess how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 133: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (36-48 months)

Course Level Objectives

1. Investigate the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's learning through developmentally appropriate practice
2. Observe and interpret adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home
3. Identify and implement strategies for developing children's independence and self-help skills
4. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with self management and social awareness
5. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
6. Assess how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 134: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (36-48 months)

Course Level Objectives

1. Investigate the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's learning through developmentally appropriate practice
2. Observe and interpret adult-child interactions, and develop positive guidance strategies for use in the classroom and at home
3. Identify and implement strategies for developing children's independence and self-help skills
4. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with self management and social awareness
5. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
6. Assess how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 142: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (48 months+)

Course Level Objectives

1. Explain the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's growth in emergent academic skills through developmentally appropriate practice
2. Identify the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, understand how motivation affects behavior and recognize an individual's specific motivation
3. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
4. Describe and apply positive guidance strategies.
5. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with responsible decision making and relationship skills
6. Interpret how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 143: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (48 months+)

Course Level Objectives

1. Explain the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's growth in emergent academic skills through developmentally appropriate practice
2. Identify the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, understand how motivation affects behavior and recognize an individual's specific motivation
3. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
4. Describe and apply positive guidance strategies.
5. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with responsible decision making and relationship skills
6. Interpret how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 144: Parenting Education and Preschool Experience (48 months+)

Course Level Objectives

1. Explain the learning goals in a play based curriculum and support children's growth in emergent academic skills through developmentally appropriate practice
2. Identify the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, understand how motivation affects behavior and recognize an individual's specific motivation
3. Apply observation and reflection strategies to identify the motivation behind challenging behaviors
4. Describe and apply positive guidance strategies.
5. Utilize emotion coaching strategies to impact a child's social-emotional development, specifically with responsible decision making and relationship skills
6. Interpret how developmental milestones impact executive functioning, learning, and relationship skills

FLED 152: Fundamentals of Cooperative Board Management

Corequisite(s): FLED 122, FLED 132, or FLED 142

Course Level Objectives

1. Describe the duties, roles, and responsibilities of nonprofit cooperative boards.
2. Identify and apply cooperative board bylaws in business operations.
3. Discuss and employ the three duties of nonprofit board directors.
4. Outline and explain the legal and ethical responsibilities of cooperative board directors.
5. Demonstrate culturally competent, relevant, and flexible skills and knowledge to work with diverse families.

FLED 153: Effective Teams in Cooperative Board Management

Corequisite(s): FLED 123, FLED 133, or FLED 143

Course Level Objectives

1. Assess and analyze the challenges of working closely as a team.
2. Design an approach for volunteer recruitment, retention, and development.
3. Collect and integrate feedback from self-assessments, directors, and community members into strategic planning.
4. Demonstrate culturally competent, relevant, and flexible skills and knowledge to work with diverse families.

FLED 154: Cooperative Board Operations

Corequisite(s): FLED 124, FLED 134, or FLED 144

Course Level Objectives

1. Evaluate the financial outlook of the cooperative non-profit business and construct an appropriate operating budget.
2. Develop and facilitate an effective transition for each board role.
3. Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills in governing boards for effective management of non-profit corporations.
4. Demonstrate culturally competent, relevant, and flexible skills and knowledge to work with diverse families.

FLED 155: Special Topics in Family Life Education

Course Level Objectives

1. Summarize topic.
2. Discuss related issues.
3. Identify implications for parents and children.
4. Identify resource.

FLED 172: Cooperative Preschool Board Leadership

Corequisite(s): FLED 122, 132 or 142

Course Level Objectives

1. Identify effective leadership behaviors and actions that encourage collaborative relationships.
2. Assess and analyze personal leadership style and skills and how that impacts communication with others.
3. Recognize problem solving and decision making skills in governing boards for effective management of nonprofit corporations.
4. Identify culturally competent, relevant, and flexible skills and knowledge to work with diverse families.

FLED 173: Cooperative Preschool Board Leadership

Corequisite(s): FLED 123, FLED 133 or FLED 143

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate effective leadership behaviors and actions that encourage collaborative relationships.
2. Assess and analyze personal leadership style and skills and how that impacts communication with others.
3. Identify problem solving and decision making skills in governing boards for effective management of nonprofit corporations.
4. Demonstrate culturally competent, relevant, and flexible skills and knowledge to work with diverse families.

FLED 174: Cooperative Preschool Board Leadership

Corequisite(s): FLED 124, FLED 134 or FLED 144

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate effective leadership behaviors and actions that encourage collaborative relationships.
2. Assess and analyze personal leadership style and skills and how that impacts communication with others.
3. Demonstrate problem solving and decision making skills in governing boards for effective management of nonprofit corporations.
4. Demonstrate culturally competent, relevant, and flexible skills and knowledge to work with diverse families.

FLED 180: Selected Topics in Family Life

Course Level Objectives

1. Describe current information and issues related to the seminar topic.
2. Discuss seminar topic and related issues for parents and children.
3. Explain implications and application for parents and children.
4. Identify related resources for further exploration or use with families.

FLED 198: Individual Project In Family Life Education

Prerequisite(s): Registration permitted first seven weeks (six in summer) as space is available. Instructor permission.

Course Level Objectives

1. Demonstrate independent exploration and expression on a focused area of interest or need.
2. Develop specific concepts or materials relevant to parenting.
3. Develop a comprehensive activity which supplements the existing Family Life Education courses.