PARENT-CHILD COMMUNICATION – PEP #141N

Instructor Information:
Instructor: Candyce Bollinger, PEP Instructor
Location: Building 20, Room 100, (Parenting Ed Classroom)
Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00-1:00 & Thurs. 12:00-1:00 pm
Phone Number: 596-5434
Email: bollingercb@yahoo.com
Or the Early Childhood Education Office:
Office Hours: Mon & Tues 10:00 – 4:00, Wed 3:30 – 6:30
Phone #: (360) 596-5293 Email: sschein@spscc.ctc.edu

Course Information:
Parent Child Communication: PEP 141N - Spring 2010, 2 credits
Thursday 6:30 – 8:20 p.m., Room 100

Texts/Lab Materials/Library Sources: (if any):

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk.
Author: Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Publisher: Avon

Student Learning Objectives:

Students are expected to:
-come to class on time and be prepared
-fully participate in all class activities
-observe the ground rules as agreed at the first class
-complete written assignments before coming to class and turn in legible assignments on
time.

Instructor is expected to:

-prepare all activities and materials for each class
-start and end class on time
-return student assignments within one week assist small groups during activities
-observe the ground rules as agreed at first class.

Course Description:
A practical, skill-building class for parents based on the book, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen
and Listen So Kids Will Talk. We will emphasize positive communication and guidance
techniques including engaging children’s cooperation, interpreting emotional and behavioral
development, observing and evaluating family dynamics and implementing alternatives to
punishment.
Course Policies:

Grading
Grades are based 50% on participation and 50% on homework.
5 points per class for full, active, prepared participation showing understanding
of reading.

Homework is designed to practice the skills introduced at each class. 5 points per
assignment for evidence of understanding of skill. Students can repeat (and correct)
assignments for more credit and turn them in until the 10th week of the quarter. There are no
make up or extra credit assignments.

Grade Scale:
A 105-98 C 80-77
A- 97-94 C- 97-73
B+ 93-91 C+ 72-70
B 90-87 D 69-66
B- 86-84 D- 65-63
C+ 83-81 F 62

Class/Course Schedule:

Week 1
Introductions and course overview
Accepting feelings
Homework #1: Suggestion Circle “problem.” Read Chapter 1.

Week 2
Communication blocks
Skills to help children deal with their feelings
Homework #2: Accepting children’s feelings. Read Chapter 2.

Week 3
Ways to encourage cooperation
Homework #3: Engaging Cooperation

Week 4
Why obedience isn’t enough
Understanding behavior goals of our children
Homework #4: Cooperation Skills. Optional reading: “Is It Bad to Be Good?”

Week 5
Parenting styles
Homework #5: Parenting styles. Read chapter 3
Week 6
Punishment and alternatives to punishment
Homework #6: Alternatives to Punishment. Optional reading: “Love Is Not Enough.”

Week 7
Setting effective limits
Natural and logical consequences
Homework #7: Consequences. Optional reading: A Human Approach to Raising
Children.”

Week 8
Who’s problem is it anyway?
Problem Solving
Homework #8: Problem Solving. Read Chapter 4.

Week 9
Encouraging autonomy and independence
Homework #9: Encouraging Autonomy. Read Chapter 5

Week 10
Praise, encouragement and self-esteem
Homework #10: Effective praise. Read chapter 6.

Week 11
Eliminating labels and freeing children from playing roles.
Evaluation.