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ECE 245
Wellness and Special needs for young children (4.0)
Spring 2013
Rm. 508
Amelia Black
(928) 724-6701
aiblack@dinecollege.edu
email
ENG 101; NAV 101 or 211.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will provide students an overview of the wellness and special needs of young
children. The primary focus will be to prove students information, practical knowledge and
skills that will enhance their understanding of the physical and psychological health and safety
needs of children. The class will also look at the responsibilities of parents and communities in
developing healthy attitudes and lifestyles for young children.
COURSE RATIONALE:
The course is a core course in Early Childhood Education. This is a requirement for an A.A
degree in Early Childhood.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
This course will integrate the Dine holistic teaching in accordance with the pedagogical
paradigm; Nitsahakees, Nahat’a, Iina and Sihasin. Students will understand self and others
through the teaching of the Blessing way and the Protection way. The content will correlate
Navajo and western knowledge.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Establishes & maintains collaborative relationships with parents, families, community
agencies and other professionals.
2. Employs a variety of communication strategies for collaboration with parents and
community
3. Knows and uses community resources.
4. Manages one’s own professional growth and articulates a well-informed personal
philosophy and self-evaluation.
NAYECE STANDARDS:
Age Groups:
U = universal I = infant
T = toddlers/twos
P = preschool
K = kindergarten
5.A.
Promoting and Protecting Children's Health and Controlling Infectious Disease
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6.A.
Preparation, Knowledge, and Skills of Teaching Staff
6.A.01. U I T P K
All teaching staff know and use ethical guidelines in their conduct as members of the early
childhood profession. (See NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct)
6.A.02. U I T P K
When working with children, all teaching staff demonstrate the ability to
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interact with children without using physical punishment or any form of psychological
abuse.
recognize health and safety hazards and protect children from harm.
encourage and provide children with a variety of opportunities for learning.
encourage and provide children with a variety of social experiences.
adapt and respond to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhance program
quality.
communicate with children and families.
6.A.03. U I T P K
Before working alone with children, new teaching staff are given an initial orientation that
introduces them to fundamental aspects of program operation including
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program philosophy, values, and goals;
expectations for ethical conduct;
health, safety, and emergency procedures;
individual needs of children they will be teaching or caring for;
accepted guidance and classroom management techniques;
daily activities and routines of the program;
program curriculum;
child abuse and neglect reporting procedures;
program policies and procedures;
NAEYC Early Childhood Program Standards;
regulatory requirements.
Follow-up training expands on the initial orientation.
SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE LICENSURE OBJECTIVES:
The following Professional Knowledge Objectives first introduced in ECE 111 are REVISITED
in this course:
LEARNING IN THE CONTENT AREAS
0005. Understand second-language acquisition and how to facilitate the English language
development of young children with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
SUGGESTED ASSESSMENTS:
• www.aepanesinc.com
• terminology test
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SUGGESTED TEXT & RESOURCES:
1. Marotz, L., Cross, M., Rush, & J. Delmar (). Health, safety, and nutrition for the Young Child
2. Assigned articles or journals will be given every other week for discussions and reflections.
SUPPLEMENTAL
1. Haskey, G. (). Foundation of life: Conception, birth & growth. Project Na’nitin,
University of New Mexico, Center for Development and disability: Albuquerque, NM
COURSE CALENDAR: Navajo language will be used 50% of the time in the classroom.
Dates
Topic/Objective:
Readings:
Assignments:
Day 1
Day 2
-Introductions
-Course Syllabus
-Journal
-Journal
Day 3
-Journal
Day 4
-Journal
Day 5
-Journal
Day 6
-Journal
Day 7
-Journal
Day 8
-Journal
Day 9
-Journal
Day 10
-Journal
Day 11
-Journal
Day 12
-Journal
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
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Day 13
-Journal
Day 14
-Journal
Day 15
-Journal
Day 16
MID TERM
Day 17
-Journal
Day 18
-Journal
Day 19
-Journal
Day 20
-Journal
Day 21
-Journal
Day 22
-Journal
Day 23
-Journal
Day 24
-Journal
Day 25
-Journal
Day 26
-Journal
Day 27
-Journal
Day 28
-Journal
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Day 30
-Journal
Day 31
-Journal
Day 32
-Journal
Day 33
FINAL EXAM
*Assignments are subject to change anytime. This syllabus is based on formative assessment.
STUDENT WORK/ASSIGNMENTS
Work/Assignment
Attendance & Participation (@ 50pts)
Practicum Journal
Book list
Developmentally/Age Appropriate Activity 3x45pts,
2x15
Midterm & Final Exam
Points
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165
200
TOTAL 435
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Practicum Journal (50 points): For ten weeks students will be required to submit weekly
journal entries reflecting upon their practicum experience. Each entry should be two or three
paragraphs. (Short and concise) Each week students will need to complete two hours of
practicum and use the time to engage in child observation and child/teacher interactions
activities. Each week a topic will be introduced and students will need to record their
observations in their journal. Practicum journals are due each week.
Book List (20 points): Students will begin a book list of 15 books that promote child wellness.
The books need to be developmentally appropriate for young children. The purpose of the book
list is to promote early literacy and to be able to integrate them into a preschool or daycare
setting as well as help children learn about healthy habit and the word around them. During this
semester students will have an opportunity to share and present a book of their choice.
Developmentally / Age Appropriate (DAA) Activities (45 points)
The students will develop an activity that is developmentally appropriate for infants, toddlers,
and preschoolers. (Assignments #1 & 2) For the third assignment, students will need to
complete a “mealtime” plan that accommodates tone of the three age groups. Each of the
assignments should record a goal and two objectives of the activity, a list of materials needed,
and outline of how to do the activity (including how to modify the activity for a child with
special needs).
Assignment #1: Develop learning activities for each age group (infants, toddlers, and
preschoolers) that support and encourage sensory-motor development.
Assignment #2: Develop activities for each age group that supports and encourages safety.
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Assignment #3: Development a written Plan of how to introduce a healthy eating environment
and atmosphere for children in the infants, toddler or preschool age group (choose only one age
group). Things to consider: comfort level for children; space; furniture, feeding tools; timing;
staff; supervision; inclusion, etc.
Data Gathering: This assignment provides a better understanding of the basic health and safety
management procedures that contribute to the prevention of early childhood illnesses. Students
will investigate the cause, affects, symptoms, treatment and intervention of a disabling condition
or communicable disease. Students will provide a poster presentation of their investigation (15
points) and submit a written reaction paper (15 points). The assignment will be graded according
to the rubric.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance and full participation is required for every class meeting. If weather or other
circumstance forces us to cancel a class meeting, we will reschedule. Students are expected to
attend all sessions. Attendance will be noted each session as follows:
o +50 points if present for entire class,
o +25 points if late or leave early,
GRADING CRITERIA: A pre-determined number of points are given for all activities,
projects, quizzes, and exams. All assignments are expected to be turned in on the date
designated. A late assignment will be reduced by 10% for each week day until it is turned in.
GRADING SCALE: (passing grade is “C” or better)
A = 90-100% (1730)
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Students are responsible for the integrity of their academic work. Academic dishonesty includes
the following:
• Obtaining unauthorized assistance in any academic work
• Cheating on a test
• Plagiarism: Defined as a student using another student’s or another author’s work or ideas
i.e. magazine, newspaper, web site, book, or other source(s) and submits it without giving
that person or source proper credit. This is not allowed and students who commit
plagiarism will be dealt with according to the Student Code of Conduct.
Some of the penalties that may be imposed include, the choices of penalties are the decision of
the instructor:
• warning (written or oral)
• reducing the grade for the assignment, test, or project
• reducing the grade for the course
• assigning a failing grade for the course
• dismissing the student from the course and issuing a grade of “W”
• academic probation or suspension; expulsion; and recording the decision in the student’s
academic record
Students who have been academically dishonest (including plagiarism) will fail the course.
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