CDEV 450
Early Childhood Development
Spring 2016
Course Section:
Meeting Time and Place:
Course Credit Hours:
A
1:00 TO 3:45; Wednesday; BE 244
3 hours
Faculty Contact Information:
Faculty Name: Dr. Okie Lee Wolfe, Professor EMERITA OF Education
Office Hours: BY APPOINTMENT – E-MAIL – OR CALL
Office Location: Business/Education Building 220
Office Telephone Number: 423-869-6248
E-Mail Address: okie.wolfe@lmunet.edu
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Course Description: CDEV 450-Early Childhood Development (3 cr hrs)
This course is an overview of early childhood education, and a study of the domains of
cognition, social/emotional, and physical development as related to planning and
implementing early childhood programs including issues, environments, curriculum,
instruction and assessment methods which evaluate student performance and achievement.
Fall, Spring.
Course Objectives:
Based upon Program Goals/Performance Expectations – InTASC and EPP Shared Values, and
Beliefs and the Conceptual Framework, candidates will demonstrate Education, Values, and
Service through common principles and foundations of teaching practice that address the
Learner and the Learning, Content, Instructional Practice, and Professional Responsibility.
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Candidates will:
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demonstrate an understanding of how learners grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning
and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and
physical areas, and design and implement developmentally appropriate and challenging, learning
experiences (InTASC 1 Pa-c); (EPP A.2, A.5, B.3, C.3)
bring multiple perspectives to the discussion of content, including attention to learners’ personal, family
and community experiences and cultural norms (InTASC 2.Pd); (EPP A.2, C.3.)
develop learning experiences that engage learners in collaborative and self-directed learning and that
extend learner interaction with ideas and people locally and globally (InTASC 3.P.b);
apply research-based teaching practices that enable all children and youth to become proficient and
motivated readers, writer, speakers and listeners; (B.1, B.3, B.5)
identify and design appropriate strategies to improve students’ literacy skills; (B.2, B.3, B.5)
TEXT:
Foundations and Best Practices in Early Childhood Education: History,
Theory (3st Edition)
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Foundations and
Elissanna Follari, 2014, Pearson.
Course Requirements, Assessment (Learning Outcomes) and Evaluation Methods
Class Attendance Policy:
It is expected that candidates will attend all classes unless an emergency arises. Attendance and tardiness will be
considered in the final grade. All work must be turned in one week before final exam. Incompletes will not
be given if work is not completed by the end of the semester.
*Candidates will not miss class at any time to complete clinical assignments in the school or any other reason
unless approved by instructor.
*Candidates excused for school activities will make up class work before the next class session. Athletes
will be required to bring game schedule to class.
*Assignment Completion: All assignments are to be completed on time and submitted in class by the
syllabus schedule unless directed by instructor, work submitted after due date will be lowered one letter grade.
* If candidate’s writing skills are weak a referral to the Tagge Center for Excellence for additional help will
be assigned. (Writing skills MUST BE AT AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL BEFORE PASSING THIS COURSE)
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attendance and participation in class are required. Candidates are NOT allowed to miss
class for advising, for observation/teaching, meeting with classroom teachers, to attend
professional developments unless assigned for this class, meetings, or any other function not
associated with CDEV 450.
2. Candidates must complete all assignments and required readings.
3. Read and reflect on two articles related to teaching the young child and early childhood
programs: reflection must be typed (Times Roman, double spaced, & 12 pt. for all papers).
4. Make a list of two (2) smart board activities for Math, Science, Reading, Language Arts,
Social Studies, Health, and PE.
5. Design a field trip for young children; include all necessary paperwork required in
student’s assigned placement.
6. Design/collect four (4) different types of early childhood assessments and be able to
explain each
7. Create five finger plays for each of the following subjects: Math, Reading, Language Arts,
Science, Social Studies, Health, PE – Keep in a binder and presented in class.
8. Create a Family Tree Graphic Organizer with written description.
9. Create a Timeline of Candidate’s life from birth to present time including important
events.
10. Present a Power point presentation in class with handouts on Early Childhood
Programs/Chapters. The programs and presentation of content related to the text will be
assigned in class. Dr. Wolfe will provide comments throughout the presentation as needed.
A copy will be e-mailed to Dr. Wolfe and Classmates
11. Complete one unit/LAP with 5 lessons in any content area. Specifics will be given in
class.
12. Be proficient in Handwriting – Manuscript and Cursive
13. Mid-term and Final exams
14. All candidates are required to access LMU e-mail accounts and check their e-mail
regularly.
15. Complete two professional development activities for this class – assigned in class.
16. Complete any other assignment made in class
ASSESSMENT:
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Activity
Points
1. Two reflections- Teaching Young
Children/Early Childhood Programs
2. Two Smart Board Activities in Seven Content
Area
3. Field trip – example will be given in class
4. Four Assessments
5. Power point presentations
6. Create a family tree – example will be given in
class
7. Create a life line of events – example will be
given in class
50 - 25/25
50
30
30
145
100
100
8. Finger plays presented in class
50
9. Handwriting - Manuscript and Cursive
50 – 25/25
10.Unit with five (5) lessons in any content area 150
LAP - example will be given in class
11.Attendance & Participation in Class
25
12.Mid-term exam
100
13.Final exam
100
14. Professional Developments
20
15. Blackboard assignment
0
TOTAL POINTS
1000
GRADING SCALE:
96-100
93-91
87-86
82-81
74-70
67-66
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A
B+
BC
D+
D-
95-94 A90-88 B
85-83 C+
80-75 C- Lowest grade without repeating class
69-68 D
65 and under
Methods of Instruction:
1. Autocratic, 2. Democratic, 3. Benevolent, and 4. Laissez Faire
The above styles will be used in the instruction techniques and learning techniques that
are applicable to each: examples would be: Autocratic – Direct instruction, Democratic –
group instruction (Demonstration), Benevolent – cooperative learning, (collaboration)
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and Laissez Faire – Discovery learning. All instruction will include verbal, auditory,
tactile and kinesthetic learning as appropriate.
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Clinical Experiences:
Clinical Experiences are integrated throughout the course as designed by the instructor.
The candidate does not have any assigned clinical experiences.
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Information Literacy/Technological Resources:
1. Blackboard
2. TN, KY, VA Dept of Education websites:
a. www.state.tn.us/education/
b. http.//www.education.ky.gov/KDE/
c. htt://www.doe.virginia.gov/
3. LMU Email Account: Please Note!
All candidates are required to access LMU e-mail accounts and should check their
e-mail regularly and before each class meeting.
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University Policies:
Students With Disabilities Policy: As a rule, all students must read and comply with
standards of the LMU Student Handbook and LMU catalogue. Any student seeking
assistance in accordance with the Americans Disabilities Act (1990 as amended) should
contact the ADA Coordinator, Dan Graves, with regard to required documentation and in
order to make appropriate arrangements. Contact information: dan.graves@lmunet.edu and/or
423.869.6267 (800-325-0900 ext. 6267).
Counseling: LMU counselors are available to help current students with personal,
career and academic concerns that affect academic success and quality of life. The Director of
Counseling, Jason Kishpaugh, can be contacted at jason.kishpaugh@lmunet.edu and/or
423.869.6401 (800-325-0900 ext. 6401).
Discrimination, Scholastic Dishonesty, Cheating, and Plagiarism Policies can be
found in the student handbook:
LMU’s website: http://www.lmunet.edu/campuslife/handbooks.shtml.
Outcomes Assessment Testing: Degree requirements include participating in all outcomes
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assessment testing (e.g., general education assessment, major field tests, etc.) and activities
when requested. Students may be required to complete one or more questionnaires and to take
one or more standardized tests to determine general educational achievement as a prerequisite
to graduation (see appropriate catalog for additional information).
All Associate of Science – Nursing; Associate of Science – Veterinary Health Science;
and Associate of Science – Veterinary Medical Technology students must take the General
Education Proficiency Profile examination.
LMU’s Inclement Weather Policy can be found at the following link to LMU’s
website: http://www.lmunet.edu/curstudents/weather.shtml. Students should check their
LMU email during delays/closures to receive information from individual faculty regarding
potential assignments and/or other course information.
IX.
INTENT TO GRADUATE
Students planning to graduate at the end of the current semester need to apply for graduation
by submitting an Intent to Graduate form to Erin Brock (erin.brock@lmunet.edu) by the
deadline indicated in the Important Dates section of the syllabus. Graduation forms and
additional information can be found at www.lmunet.edu/education.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE DISCLAIMER –
Authorization for the University to provide a program for the preparation of teachers,
counselors, or administrators, does not guarantee eligibility for certification, licensure, or
benefits. It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to be knowledgeable about specific state
certification/licensure/benefits requirements, qualify for certification, licensure, or benefits
and apply for the same.
UNIT COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY – The School of Education recognizes
differences among groups of people and individuals based on ethnicity, race, socioeconomic
status, gender, exceptionalities, language, religion, sexual orientation, and geographical area.
The unit designs, implements, and evaluates curriculum and provides experiences for
candidates to acquire and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions
necessary to help all students learn. Assessments indicate that candidates can demonstrate and
apply proficiencies related to diversity. Experiences provided for candidates include working
with diverse populations, including higher education and K-12 school faculty, candidates, and
students in K-12 schools
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mission statements:
Lincoln Memorial University Mission Statement can be found at the following link
to LMU’s website: http://www.lmunet.edu/about/mission.shtml.
Department or Program Mission Statement:
http://lmunet.edu/education
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Honors Contract Addendum Information (if applicable):
N/A
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Course Outline/Assignment/units of Instruction or Clinic Schedule:
Date
1/13/16
1/2016
1/27/16
2/3/16
Assignment
Introduction and Overview
Chapter 1 – Finger plays
Chapter 2 -Finger plays
Chapter 3- Finger plays
2/10/16
2/17/16
2/24/16
3/2/16
3/9/16
3/16/16
Chapter 4 - Finger plays – Handwriting
Chapter 5 - Finger plays - Handwriting
Chapter 6 - Finger plays - Handwriting
Midterm exam
Chapter 7 – Finger plays - Handwriting
Chapter 8- Finger plays - Handwriting
3/23/16
3/30/16
SPRING BREAK
Chapter 9 - OWL Curriculum Model - Handwriting
4/6/16
Chapter 10 and Four Assessments due – Handwriting
Life Line Due
Chapter 11 Family Tree & -Handwriting
Chapter 12 Unit (LAP), Field Trip, article reflections &
Smart Board Activities due – Handwriting
Appendix – A, B, C, D, E, F - Handwriting
Final Exam
4/13/16
4/20/16
4/27/16
5/4/16
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Additional Information for Education students:
Children are not to be brought to class. Cell phones are to be silenced at all times while
classes are in session so as not to interrupt the flow of instruction and learning. Students who
violate this policy may be asked to leave. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause
but we must respect the rights of all our students to concentrate uninterrupted. Teacher
candidates must dress professionally for school events.
Important Dates in the Academic Calendar Spring 2016
Final Registration before classes begin
Residence halls open (8 a.m.)
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January 8
January 10
Classes begin
Martin Luther King Day ( special activities )
Last day to complete registration/add classes
Last day to drop course without “WD”
Lincoln Day/Founders Day (special activities)
Mid-term
Last day to drop course without “F”
Residence halls close (5 p.m.)
Spring break (no classes)
Good Friday (no classes)
Residence halls open (1 p.m.)
Early Registration Begins
Classes end
Final exams
Commencement (11 a.m.)
Residence halls close (2 p.m.)
January 11
January 18
January 20
February 9
February 12
Feb. 29 – March 4
March 19
March 18
March 21-25
March 25
March 27
April 4
April 29
May 2-6
May 7
May 7
XIII. XIII. Student Community Engagement: A cornerstone of the University’s mission is service to humanity.
of the University’s Student Service Initiative, students receiving any form of institutional aid participate in at
hours of service learning per semester. Students are encouraged to network with one another in classroom set
and with instructors and advisors for searching out and creating appropriate service learning projects related t
field of study. For more information visit: http://www.lmunet.edu/campuslife/initiative/index.shtml or contac
Associate Dean of Students.
XIV. THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE, ALTER
AND/OR AMEND THIS SYLLABUS, AS NECESSARY. STUDENTS WILL
BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING AND/OR BY EMAIL OF ANY SUCH
REVISIONS, ALTERATIONS AND/OR AMENDMENTS.
HANDOUTS AND OTHER RESOURCES MAY BE INCLUDED BELOW AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, OR DEPARTMENT
CHAIR.
CDEV 450 – SPRING 2016
I, ____________________________________, have received the CDEV 450
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Syllabus and understand that I am responsible for all that is written in the
syllabus. If I have any questions regarding the syllabus, I will address them
within the first two class sessions after receiving the syllabus.
NAME: __________________________________________________________
DATE: ________________________________________________________
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