COURSE SYLLABUS Dine College FALL 2014 Instructor: Amelia Black Course Title: ECE 111-­‐Introduction to Early Phone: (928) 724-­‐6701 Childhood Education Email: aiblack@dinecollege.edu Section: 03 Office: NHC, Rm 601-­‐E Day: Monday Address: Circle 1, PO Box 407 Time: 6:00PM to 8:40 PM Tsaile, AZ 86556 Location: NHC Rm. 510 Office Hrs: Mon. -­‐ Thurs: 1:00-­‐2:15PM Best contact Method: Dine College email COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to assist candidates in applying content from ECE coursework to the daily experience of teaching in at K-­‐3 setting. Candidates are expected to apply theory, materials, and research discussed in the coursework, assess applicability, and critique best practices in teaching and learning children in grades K-­‐3. The course can be applied toward CDA Subject Areas 5, 6, and 7 (managing an effective program, maintaining a commitment to professionalism, and observing and recording children’s behavior), and provides CDA assessment preparation. It also counts toward an Arizona ECE endorsement. Special Needs Information: Students with special needs related to a diagnosed disability should contact Lavine Blackmountain (928) 724-­‐6856; lblackmountian@dinecollege.edu) COURSE RATIONAL: Course is required for an A.A. degree in Early Childhood Education. COURSE OUTCOMES: The candidates’ will… Integrate the Din4 holistic teaching in accordance with the Sa’2h Naagh17 Bik’eh H0z00n pedagogical
paradigm: Nits1h1kees, Nahat’1, Iin1 and Siihasin. The course will be taught so students understand self and others through the teaching of the Blessing way and the Protection way. The content will correlate Navajo and western knowledge. COURSE OBJECTIVE: Students will… 1.
be able to describe the evolution of early childhood education. 2.
demonstrate knowledge of basic child development. 3.
use basic observation and recording skills to identify development of young children. 4.
define and support cultural and linguistic diversity in early childhood settings. This course meets NAEYC Standards 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 and Arizona ECE licensure Objectives. TEXT/MATERIALS: Introduction to Early Childhood Education: Preschool through primary grades. By Jo Ann Brewer: 6th ed. ISBN 0-­‐205-­‐49145-­‐6 • Arizona Department of Education Early Childhood Standards • NAEYC Standards to Early Childhood Education • NAEYC Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional Practice • The instructor will provide other materials. COURSE ATTENDANCE: Two absences will result in a drop. You are responsible for all materials missed when absent; class notes and assignments must be obtained from classmates. Handouts can be obtained from instructor. Absences MAY be excused if instructor is notified ahead of time and missed assignments are handed in on the first day you are back in class. You are expected to arrive on time and remain for the duration of the class meeting time. It is imperative students participate in class discussions and activities as each class meeting generates a grade for attendance and participation. This cannot be made-­‐up! ASSIGNMENTS: # 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Written reaction/reflection papers for each chapter covered. (20 pts each X 15) -­‐Discuss the content and issues stated in the reading and presentation by the class. Criteria for reflection; pay good attention and make a good effort by writing about things you care about. Two projects: (60 pts each X 2) Instructor will choose projects. Journal: (5 pts X 15 journal assignments) -­‐Document your learning experience with regards to early childhood education. Chapter Terminology Terminology (5 pts X 15 terminology assignments) Learning portfolio Keep an on going notebook of your learning. Mid-­‐term exam Mid-­‐term exam will cover first half of course. Final Exam Final exam will cover the second half of course. Attendance (5 per class X 15) TOTAL Points 300 120 75 75 TBA TBA TBA 75 9. Evaluation/Assessment: All assignments must be turn in to the instructor on the day it is due as indicated above. Grading scale: A=90% + B=80-­‐89% C=70-­‐79% D=60-­‐69% F=59% and below Amelia Black, M.Ed., Faculty Date Dan McLaughlin, Ph.D., Chair Date ECE 111 COURSE SCHEDULE: (Subject to change) Meeting Topic Dates 1 Introduction Overview of Class AEPA pre-­‐assessment 2 Chapter 1-­‐Young Children Growing, Thinking, and Learning 3 4 NO CLASS Chapter 2-­‐Designing Schools for Young Children 5 Chapter 3-­‐Creating an Environment for learning Project #1: Create a learning environment -­‐Answer reflections 6 Present classroom environments Chapter 4-­‐Planning learning Activities -­‐Look up EC standards & answer “Exploration & Activities” 7 8 Mid-­‐term on Chapter 1, 2, 3 & 4 Project #2: Chapter 5-­‐Play: Learning at Its Best 9 10 Chapter 6-­‐Guiding Behavior Chapter 7-­‐Assessment and Reporting Assignment Read Chap 1 & 2 Terminology Journal Read: Chap 2 Terminology Journal Reflection Due: 10/6 “5 day care centers” due 9/8 Read: Chap 3 Terminology Journal Reflection Due: 10/6 Read: Chap 4 Terminology Journal Reflection Due: 10/6 “create a learning environment” Due: 9/29 Study Chap. 1-­‐4 (mid-­‐term) Terminology Journal Reflection Due: 10/6 Read Chapter 5 Terminology Journal Due: 10/13 Read Chapter 6 Terminology Journal Reflection Due: 10/20 Read: Chap 7 Terminology Journal Reflection Due: 10/27 Read: Chap 8 11 12 13 14 15 16 Terminology Journal Reflection Due: 11/3 Chapter 8-­‐Working with Parents and Paraprofessionals Read: Chap 9 Terminology Journal Reflection Due: 11/10 Exam on Chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8 Read: Chap 10 & 11 Terminology Chapter 9-­‐Celebrating the Magic of Language Journal Reflection Due: 11/17 Chapter 10-­‐Developing Literacy Read: Chap 12 & 13 2 Terminology Chapter 11-­‐Manipulation and Discovery through Mathematics 2 Journal 2 Reflection Due: 11/24 Chapter 12-­‐Manipulation and Discovery through Science Read: Chap 14 & 15 2 Terminology Chapter 13-­‐Encouraging the Creative Arts 2 Journal 2 Reflection Due: 12/1 Chapter 14-­‐Living Together: The Social Studies Study for final Exam Chap 5-­‐15 Chapter 15-­‐Promoting Wellness: Physical Education and Health, 2 Terminology Nutrition, and Safety Education 2 Journal 2 Reflection Final project due: Due: 12/8 Learning Portfolio due FINAL EXAM WEEK