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- Effective Term:
- Spring 2015 through Fall 2017
- Course Number:
- ECE 173
- Course Title:
- Children and Loss: The Effects of Death and Divorce
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 10
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Examines strategies and resources for supporting children and families through difficult periods involving separation or the death of a loved one. Addresses the effects of loss on children and common developmental outcomes. Audit available.
Addendum to Course Description
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge base of our degree-seeking students (who are required to take 6 – 10 credits of elective credit) while also providing an accessible, interesting, and relevant course to students who are seeking to meet their professional development requirements and/or who might have limited experience in the college setting.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion, students should be able to:
- Articulate common effects of divorce and death on the development and behavior of young children.
- Identify resources for children and families during difficult times.
- Identify strategies for supporting children who are experiencing a loss in their lives.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Students will:
- Attend and actively participate in class and small group activities.
- Complete written observations and assignments
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
- When a loss occurs: Roles and responses of children, teachers, parents, families.
- Summary of normal social/emotional development
- Stages of grieving.
- Possible behavior or emotional symptoms arising from stress due to loss or changed family structure/circumstances.
- Community supports and resources for children and families experiencing a loss or change in family structure.