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College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
--Attach the Course Outline-1. Division/Center Academic and Transfer Programs
2. Program and Course Number
ECE 10LC___________________________________________
3. Course Title _ Seminar for Field Placement in Early Education Settings
______________________
4. __
New (If new, are you deleting a course?) Course to be deleted:_________________
X
Change (Indicate current status and proposed changes on "Summary of Curriculum Changes" form)
X
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/degree)
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 who 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: Videos, resource books, and periodicals.
Need to acquire: (include cost) Nothing
10. Staffing implications (Associate or Full-time faculty) _Either full time or 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? District-wide _____________________________________
When Scheduled? Semester(s) Spring semester in Eureka, varies on other campus Day X __Evening
_____
13. Special Fees None_____
14. Special Student Expenses (i.e., equipment, clothing, tools, etc.): None
15. Submitted by Sydney Fisher Larson_______ Tel. Ext._4338________ Date _11/27/00________________
16. Submitting Division/Center Review _______________________
Date _________________
17. Division/Center Review ________________________________
Date _________________
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18. Division/Center Review ________________________________
Approved by Curriculum Committee _____
Date _________________
11/9/01 _____________________
SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FEATURES
OLD
NEW
Lectures Hours
Lecture and lab were formerly
combined.
Lecture is separated from lab.
Lab Hours
Lab was formerly incorporated into
lecture portion of the course.
Lab is separated into separate course.
Grading Standard
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Repeatability Maximum Enrollments
Repeatability Maximum Units
Maximum Class Size
TLUs
Method of Instruction
Units
Other
Additions to course content to
accommodate the following areas of
emphasis: infant-toddler, preschool,
school-age, and early intervention.
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
DATE 10/10/01
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER:
ECE 10LC
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) ___ECE 10___________
COURSE TITLE:
Seminar for Field Placement in Early Education Settings
I. CATALOG AND OUTLINE
1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
A seminar to support students in the implementation of early childhood theory and practice in a variety of
child care and development settings. Facilitates the development of skills required to work in the early
education field. Provides opportunities for collaboration with peers.
NOTE:
2. COURSE OUTLINE:
% of Classroom Hours
Spent on Each Topic
Orientation to student teaching
Evaluation of classroom environment for optimal accessibility and child centered learning
Planning and adaptation of curriculum to meet needs of groups and individuals
Developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum implementation
Use of assessment and evaluation to individualize for children
Teacher-child interaction
Teacher-parent interaction
Teacher-teacher interaction
Ethics
Self-assessment
Preparation for the work force
On-going professional growth
5%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
5%
5%
10%
5%
II. PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No ________
Yes ECE 7 and one of the following ECE 9 or
Corequisite?
No ________
Recommended Preparation?
No ___X____
Yes ECE 10LB1, 10LB2, 10LB3, or 10LB4
(course)
Yes _____________________
(course)
11 or 15/ or 21 -(C or better)
Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended Preparation:
ECE 10LC and the four 10 Labs are the “student teaching” portion of the early childhood education
program. In these courses students experience the day-to-day realities of the early childhood educator. ECE
7 is the first curriculum development course. It provides the theoretical framework for planning for children
of all ages and abilities. Students in ECE 9, 11, 15 and 21 learn a variety of methods to implement learning
theory and curriculum and make adaptations as appropriate. In the ECE 10LB courses students are in a
professional setting for two three-hour lab session per week, 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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PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER ECE
III. OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS
10LC
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:
***Students enrolled in this course will have the option to specialize in either: preschool, infant-toddler,
school-age childcare settings or in an early intervention program. The outcomes for the lecture portion of
ECE 10LC will be consistent for all areas of emphasis.
1. Explain the role of a student teacher.
2. Explain the components of positive adult – child interaction.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the components of respectful parent – caregiver communication.
4. Explain methods to ensure collaborative interactions between early childhood professionals.
5. Utilize the NAEYC Code of Ethics to resolve ethical challenges.
6.Use a variety of self-assessment tools to increase awareness of personal development in the early
education field.
7. Create an application packet including resume, cover letter and portfolio.
8. Demonstrate job interview skills.
9. Create a professional growth plan.
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.
 Define ethical problems and formulate solutions.
 Synthesize parent communication techniques.
 Identify professional development needs.
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) Daily journals, curriculum plans, portfolios, professional file.
If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate because:
__ The course is primarily computational in nature.
__ The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
__ Other rationale (explain) __________________________________
B. Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
__ exam(s)
__ quizzes
__ homework problems
__ laboratory report(s)
__ field work
__ other (specify) _________________________________________
C.
Skill demonstrations, including:
__ class performance(s)
__ field work
__ performance exam(s)
__ other (specify) ______________________________________
D. Objective examinations, including:
__ multiple choice
__ true/false
__ matching items
__ completion
__ other (specify) ________________________________________
E.
Other (specify) Portfolio assessment to demonstrate mastery of competencies.
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
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PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER
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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 to use the texts used in their ECE 7 and ECE 9, 11, 15 or 21 courses
X Required
Edition:______
X Alternate
Author: ______
X 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
______
______ No
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
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:
X
X
___
X
X
___
X
___
X
Study
Answer questions
Skill practice
Required reading
Problem solving activity or exercise
Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
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.)
Other (specify) Portfolio development
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PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER
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V. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Contact Hours Per Week: (Indicate
"TOTAL" hours if less than semester length)
Lecture:
__2+____ Weekly 36 TOTAL
Lab:
_______ Weekly ______ 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 30
Units __2__ or
Variable Unit Range ______
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
6. Transferability___X___ CSU ______ UC
List two UC/CSU campuses with similar courses
(include course #s)
Sonoma SU Educ 331 SDSU CFD 132
Articulation with UC requested ______
2. TLUs 3
3.
Does course fulfill a General Education
requirement? (For existing courses only;
for new courses, use GE Application Form)
_____ Yes
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.)
X No
If yes, in what G.E. area?
AA/AS Area _________
CSU/GE Area _________
IGETC Area _________
9. SAM Classification ___B___
Course Classification __I_____
4. Method of Instruction:
X
Lecture
_____ Lab
_____ Lecture/Lab
_____ Independent Study
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