EDUC X 312.42

In this online course, students learn theories of behavior change, cultural impacts on behavior, and how to create classroom environments and use strategies that help children to control their behaviors.

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Typically Available

Fall

Spring

Duration

As few as 6 weeks

Units

3.0

Current Formats

Online

Cost

Starting at $396.00

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What you can learn.

Learn theories of behavior change for young children

Help children control their own behaviors

Create a classroom environment that works

About This Course

This course is an overview of the various methods for changing, adapting and managing individual children’s behavior. Instruction covers assertive discipline, behavior modification and other authoritarian and egalitarian approaches to behavior change in young children. The advantages, disadvantages and appropriate use of each approach are analyzed. Applies toward Title 22 Regulations and Title 5 Child Development Permits; elective course for both Lead Teacher Advanced Courses Certificate and/or ECE Administration Certificate. Letter grade of "C" or better required for California ECE Permits.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date

Details

Format

March 30 - May 10

This section has no set meeting times.

Instructor:

TiaMarie Harrison

REG#

406994

Fee:

$396.00

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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Deadline

Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026

Course Requirements

Beyond Discipline: From Compliance To Community by Alfie Kohn

ASCD

ISBN 978-1416604723

This course applies toward the following programs

Early Childhood Education - Lead Teacher Advanced Courses

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Early Childhood Education - Lead Teacher Advanced Courses

certificate Gain the essential knowledge needed to become a Lead Teacher or Master Teacher in a preschool or child-care setting, for children ages birth to five. This online certificate, when combined with our ECE Associate Teacher certificate, meets the 24 ECE/CD semester units needed for advanced Child Development teaching permits and Transitional Kindergarten ECE units.

Gain the essential knowledge needed to become a Lead Teacher or Master Teacher in a preschool or child-care setting, for children ages birth to five. This online certificate, when combined with our ECE Associate Teacher certificate, meets the 24 ECE/CD semester units needed for advanced Child Development teaching permits and Transitional Kindergarten ECE units.