Identifies developmentally appropriate behaviors, challenging behaviors and the various influences that affect children’s behavior. Analyzes children’s behaviors and select strategies to make positive changes. Emphasizes communicating effectively with young children, guiding children of varying ages, promoting self-control, conflict resolution, and problem-solving. Emphasizes the connection between children’s social and emotional development and their success in the classroom, and how the teachers’ perceptions, experiences, and behavior influence child behaviors. Prepares those working with students in early care and education programs including transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and early education classrooms. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: CD M02. Transfer credit: CSU.