Working With Special Groups

of Children and Child Care

Issues

COURSE:

Early Childhood Education II

ESSENTIAL
STANDARD:

7.00

B2

10%

Understand issues affecting development of

children.

OBJECTIVE:

7.02

B2

5%

Infer appropriate responses to signs and

symptoms of child abuse and neglect.

UNIT C

Essential Questions:
What is child abuse? What is the difference between abuse and discipline?
How should teachers and caregivers respond to signs of child abuse and neglect?
CONTENT ORGANIZER
What is child abuse?
Differences between abuse and discipline
Types of child abuse and neglect
Non-accidental physical injury (physical abuse)
Emotional abuse
Sexual abuse
Child neglect
Signs and symptoms of child abuse and neglect
Appropriate responses to incidents of suspected child abuse and neglect
Legal requirements for documenting and reporting
Building the resilience of abused children