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College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
--Attach the Course Outline--
1.
Division/Center
2.
Program and Course Number
3.
Course Title Field Placement in Infant Toddler Early Education Settings
4.
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Academic and Transfer Programs
ECE 10 LB2
New (If new, are you deleting a course?) Course to be deleted:___________
Change (Indicate current status and proposed changes on "Summary of
Curriculum Changes" form)
Check here if catalog description is being changed.
Delete (Reason for deletion: ___)
5. Of what approved program is this course a part? Early Childhood Education
(see list of approved programs and TOPS Codes)TOPS Code _1305.00
Is the course a "required course"?_X__ an "additional requirement” ? (In a certificate or
degree program)
6. Provide evidence that this course/revision is needed (purpose of proposal).
The Advancing Careers in Child Development Project, in collaboration with the Commission
on Teacher Credentialing and the California Community College Chancellor’s Office, has just
released new competencies that college courses are supposed to address in their content.
7. Describe the students who will enroll (include estimated number).
Students enrolling in this course are pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
or a Child Development Permit. Student enrollment 20 – 30.
8.
Parallel courses--what is the relation of this course to existing courses
(modify/overlap/replace)? None
9. Capital Outlay: Describe the equipment for this class.
Presently have: All required materials
Need to acquire: (include cost) Increased number of field work sites that meet
mentor and accreditation standards.
10. Staffing implications (Associate or Full-time faculty) Full-time of associate faculty.
Instructional Aide required? How many hours per week? None required.
11. Learning Resource Implications (new courses only)
Does the college have adequate learning resources to support the proposed course, or
can the necessary resources be acquired within the existing budget?
Yes ________ No ________ Please attach the "Learning Resource Supplement" to the
Course Proposal form.
12. Facility Implications: (Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed this course can be offered
District-wide.)
Where Scheduled? All campuses
When Scheduled? Semester(s) Spring – Eureka, varies on other sites Day X Evening X
13. Special Fees None
14. Special Student Expenses (i.e., equipment, clothing, tools, etc.): Students may need
materials for curriculum development.
15. Submitted by Sydney Fisher Larson
Tel. Ext.4338
Date 2/6/01
16. Submitting Division/Center Review _______________________
Date _______
17. Division/Center Review ________________________________
Date _______
18. Division/Center Review ________________________________
Date _______
Approved by Curriculum Committee _____11/9/01______
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FEATURES
OLD
NEW
TLUs
9
6
Lectures Hours
2
0
Lab Hours
Lab was formerly
incorporated into lecture
portion of the course.
Lab is separated into its own
course by area of emphasis.
Method of Instruction
4
2
Grading Standard
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended
Preparation
Repeatability Maximum
Enrollments
Repeatability Maximum Units
Maximum Class Size
Units
Other
Additions to course content
to accommodate the infanttoddler emphasis.
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the "old"
(current) information and proposed changes.
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER:
DATE 10/10/01
ECE 10LB2
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) ECE 10
COURSE TITLE Field Placement in Infant-Toddler Early Education Settings
I. CATALOG AND OUTLINE
1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Implementation of early childhood theory and practice in infant-toddler child
care and development settings. Working with a mentor, students assume
responsibility for the full range of teaching, care giving and/or intervention
duties for young children in an infant-toddler setting.
NOTE: Field work is to be completed at a campus child development center or with
a mentor through the California Early Childhood Mentor Program. If none of those
options are available, students should work in an accredited program. All sites
must be approved by the course instructor. (Students who have completed ECE 10
LC and ECE 10LB1, 10LB3, or 10LB4 may enroll without ECE 10LC as a corequisite.)
2. COURSE OUTLINE:
% of Classroom Hours
Spent on Each Topic
1. Evaluation of classroom environment for optimal accessibility
15%
2. Plan and adapt curriculum for specific needs of individuals
and groups
25%
3. Implementation of developmentally appropriate and inclusive
curriculum for infants and toddlers
35%
4. Child assessment and evaluation
15%
5. Self evaluation
10%
II. PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No ________ Yes ECE 7 & 11 (with a “C” grade or better)
(course)
Corequisite?
No ________ Yes ECE 10LC (unless ECE 10LC and
10LB1, 10LB3, or 10LB4 were passed with a
“C” grade or better in a prior semester
(course)
Recommended Preparation? No ___X__ Yes _____________
(course)
Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended Preparation
ECE 10LC & 10LB2 are the capstone “student teaching” portions of the early
childhood education program. In these courses students experience the day-today realities of the early childhood educator. ECE 7 is the first curriculum
development course. They provide the theoretical framework for lesson planning
for children of all ages and abilities. Students in ECE 11 learn a variety of methods
to implement learning theory and curriculum and make adaptations as
appropriate. In ECE 10LB2, students are placed in a professional setting for two
lab session per week totaling 108 hours, working directly with children, educators,
and parents. It is crucial that they have a strong background in both theory and
practice prior to enrolling in this course.
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III. OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate some of
them in terms of specific measurable student accomplishments, e.g., specific
knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of completing this course.
For degree-applicable courses, include objectives in the area of "critical
thinking." Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be
able to:
1. Evaluate an infant-toddler environment for optimal accessibility.
2. Plan and adapt curriculum to meet the needs of individual children
and of the group.
3. Implement curriculum that is developmentally appropriate and
inclusive for infants and toddlers.
4. Assess and evaluate the development and educational needs of
infants and toddlers.
5. Evaluate his or her ability to work effectively with infants and
toddlers.
2. COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section
need not be completed for non-credit courses. Describe how the course requires students
to independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess, anticipate and/or define problems,
formulate and assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
 Evaluate environment and propose changes to meet children’s needs.
 Use a variety of tools to assess children’s level of development.
 Formulate infant-toddler curriculum plans based on children’s development.
 Analyze one’s own strengths and weaknesses as an educator.
3. ASSESSMENT
Degree applicable courses must have a minimum of one response in category A, B, or C. If
category A is not checked, the department must explain why substantial writing
assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part of the grade.
A. This course requires a minimum of two substantial (500 words each) written assignments
which demonstrate standard English usage (grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary) and
proper paragraph and essay development. In grading these assignments, instructors shall
use, whenever possible, the English Department’s rubric for grading the ENGL 150 exit
essay. Substantial writing assignments, including:
__ essay exam(s)
__ term or other paper(s)
___ laboratory report(s)
__ written homework
__ reading report(s)
X other (specify) Portfolio development
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are
inappropriate because:
__ The course is primarily computational in nature.
X The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
__ Other rationale (explain) __________________________________
B.
__
X
X
Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
__ quizzes
__ homework problems
laboratory report(s)
X field work
other (specify) Analysis of video taped samples of students work with children.
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C.
Skill demonstrations, including:
__ class performance(s)
X field work
__ performance exam(s)
__ other (specify) ______________________________________
D. Objective examinations, including:
__ multiple choice
__ true/false
__ completion
__ other (specify)
__ matching items
E. Other (specify) Develop curriculum plans, assess children, evaluate
environment, and develop portfolio to demonstrate mastery of competencies.
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
IV. TEXTS AND MATERIALS
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that
may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: Students use the texts they used in ECE 7 and 11.
X Required
Edition:______
_ Alternate
Author: ______
_ Recommended
Publisher:_____________________________________________ Date Published: _____
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet
and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
___X__ Yes. Basis for determination:
____
is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the
Division Dean or Center Dean)
OR
___X_ has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and
Dale-Chall Readability Index Scale.
______ No
Request for Exception Attached.
REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over a 16-week presentation of the course, 3.8 hours per week are required for each unit of
credit. ALL Degree Applicable Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and
intensity which require the student to study outside of class. Two hours of independent
work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must
also require some outside of class work. Outside of the regular class time the students in
this class do the following:
____
Study
____
Answer questions
X
Skill practice
____
Required reading
X
Problem solving activity or exercise
____
Written work
(essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
X
Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a
continuing basis throughout the semester)
____
Observation of or participation in an activity related to
course content (e.g., play, museum, concert, debate,
meeting, etc.)
X
Other (specify) Develop portfolio
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V. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Contact Hours Per Week: (Indicate
"TOTAL" hours if less than semester length)
Lecture:
______ Weekly ______ TOTAL
Lab:
__6+__ Weekly 108 TOTAL
No. of Weeks S (S = semester length)
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify
more-than-minimum required hours.)
5. Recommended Maximum Class Size 25
Transferability X CSU ______ UC
List two UC/CSU campuses with similar
courses (include course #s)
SSU EDUC 331 SDSU CFD 132
6.
Articulation with UC requested ______
Units
2 or
Variable Unit Range ______
2. TLUs
3.
7. Grading Standard
X
Letter Grade Only
______CR/NC Only
______Grade-CR/NC Option
Grade-CR/NC Option Criteria:
______Introductory
______1st course in sequence
______Exploratory
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Does course fulfill a General Education
requirement? (For existing courses only;
for new courses, use GE Application Form)
_____ Yes
X
No
If yes, in what G.E. area?
AA/AS Area _________
CSU/GE Area
IGETC Area _________
8. Is course repeatable ______ Yes
X No
If so, repeatable to a maximum of:
______Total Enrollments
______Total Units
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify
repeatability.)
_________
4. Method of Instruction:
_____ Lecture
X
Lab
_____ Lecture/Lab
_____ Independent Study
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9. SAM Classification B
Course Classification I
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