Child Development
Department of Early Childhood Studies
3214 Austin Street, Houston, TX 77004
713-718-6303 phone 713-718-6235 fax
80 hours
16 weeks
In Person
Gabrielle Coleman
Tel. (713) 718-6303
gullatt.gabrielle@att.net
1. Define developmentally appropriate practices.
Learning Objectives
(Numbering system
should be linked to SLO –
e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)
4b
3, 6
HSCKS
EDC Building 3214 Austin Street, Office D116/ Thursdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in
developmentally appropriate programs for children.
GUST 0341, MATH 0306, ENGL 0310 or 0347
Standard 4: Teaching and Learning
TECECDS
Course Prerequisite(s)
Program Learning
Outcomes
Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7
Child Development
Curriculum Resources for Young Children
CDEC 1313
Fall 2010
65275
EDC D116 / Thursday, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Credits 3: (2 lecture, 3 lab)
NAEYC
Discipline/Program
Course Title
Course Rubric & Number
Semester with Course
Reference Number (CRN)
Course Location/Times
Course Semester Credit
Hours
Total Course Contact
Hours
Course Length (number of
weeks)
Type of Instruction
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email
address)
Office Location and Hours
Course Description:
P3,
P6
P3,
P6
P3
2. Describe the process of child-centered curriculum
4b, 3, 6
development.
4c
3. Develop guidelines for creating developmentally appropriate
4b,
3
indoor and outdoor environments.
4c
4. Apply an understanding of teacher roles in early childhood
4a
3
P3
classrooms.
5. Prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including
4d
3
P3
routines and transitions.
6. Select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally
4d
3
P3
appropriate learning experiences for children.
1.1 Describe developmentally appropriate practices as they apply to infants/toddlers.,
preschool and school age children.
1.2 Evaluate classrooms to determine their placement on a continuum from
developmentally appropriate to inappropriate in relation to room arrangement,
activities, materials and equipment.
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2.1. Develop lesson plans for a specific group of children.
2.2 Compare curriculum approaches/models (e.g., child centered, project approach,
teacher directed).
3.1Describe the relationship between children’s ages and developmentally
appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments.
3.2 Define learning centers and/or activity zones and their relationship to learning
through play.
4.1 Describe various roles of teachers in early childhood classrooms.
4.2 Practice teacher roles in early childhood classrooms.
5.1 Compare appropriate and inappropriate schedules for infants/toddlers, preschool,
and school age children.
5.2 Describe developmentally appropriate routines for use in classrooms.
5.3 Define and describe how to use transitions in classrooms.
5.4 Develop an appropriate schedule for a specific group of children.
SCANS
Resources: The student will develop list of equipment, materials and supplies needed
for a childcare center (manage materials and facilities) and analyze space
requirements (manage materials and facilities).
Thinking skills: The student will work with other students in a group project setting up
centers used in childcare classrooms (work on teams), set goals for the project
(negotiate with others), and work with other group members from diverse
backgrounds (work with other cultures).
SLO Assessment/Required This course includes at least one of the following required components: lab
Component
assignment, key assessment, field experience hours, and/or First Aid/CPR
certification. If this assignment is not completed with 70% of possible points, you will
not receive a passing grade in this class. Your instructor will explain the required
component identified for this course- lab assignment and key assessment.
Course Calendar
See Attachment
Instructional Methods
A variety of instructional methods are used throughout the semester. Examples may
include class discussions, lectures, readings, group projects, practicum assignments,
video/DVD, internet searches, presentations, and lesson plans.
Student Assignments
Activity Plan, Observation Lab, Classroom Arrangement, Thematic Unit, and Activity
Binder
Student Assessments
Quizzes, Student Assignments, Mid-Term, and Final
Instructional Materials
Jackman, H. L. (2009). Early childhood curriculum: A child’s connection to
the world (4th ed.). Clifton Park, N.Y.: Delmar Learning.
Brigance, A. H. (2004). Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development
II. North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates, Inc.
Recommended Text: National Association for the Education of Young
Children. (1997) Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Early Childhood
Programs. Washington, DC: NAEYC.
HCC Policy Statements
Services to Students with Disabilities - Students who require reasonable
accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to LHSB, Room 106, or call
713-718-6164 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to
provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office.
New Repeat Course Fee – Effective Fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate
to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are
considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer
with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading
and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and
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opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! You are expected to
attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during
your absences. Instructors may be willing to consult with you for make-up
assignments, but it is your responsibility to contact the instructor. Class attendance is
checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance,
the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences.
You may be dropped from a course a student after accumulating absences
in excess of six (6) hours of instruction. The six hours of class time would include any
total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or leaving class early.
You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult
making the decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to
missing a class. However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that
you have “lost” the class.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any
class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good
idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or
discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy - The State of Texas has begun to impose
penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For example, if you repeat the
same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. Beginning in Fall 2007,
the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more
than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a
certificate and/or degree.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted
an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors
that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic
performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to
learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online
tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve
your academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or
your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be
done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final
withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please
visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any
HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal
deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating
via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a
request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If
you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are
making in the class as your final grade.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices -Use of recording devices, including
camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty
offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students
with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation
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should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding
reasonable accommodations.
Scholastic Dishonesty -- Students are responsible for conducting themselves with
honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary
proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused
of scholastic dishonesty.
“Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism,
and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
 Copying from another students’ test paper;
 Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
 Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
 Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or
part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
 Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism mean the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged
incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing
written work offered for credit.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or
F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for
probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
HCC Student Services
Information
Children on Campus - We love your children and understand that parents often face
child care problems. However, the campus is a work place, and the purpose of our
presence here is the business of education. Therefore, we cannot allow children in
the college classrooms or unattended on campus. We ask for your cooperation in
adhering to this policy.
Early Alert – HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor will
“alert” you through counselors of concerns that you might fail a class because of
excessive absences and/or poor academic performance.
Instructor Responsibilities:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student
grades are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions,
and lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make
up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of
any special projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
Student responsibilities:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
 Complete the required assignments and exams
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Instructor’s Requirements
Program/Discipline
Requirements
HCC Grading Scale
Instructor Grading Criteria
Ask for help when there is a question or problem
Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all
assignments
Class attendance, reading assignments, and class participation is required. The
classroom is a no cell phone zone. Students are responsible for any assignments
missed due to an absence. Late assignments will receive a penalty of minus 10 pts.
per class session after the due date.
NOTICE This course of study would not be appropriate for anyone who falls into the
following category as noted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective
Services. "No person with a conviction or who is under indictment for, or is the
subject of an official criminal complaint alleging violation of any of the crimes listed as
a felony against the person or felony violation of the Texas Controlled Substance Act
may be present while children are in care."
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = 59 and below
Final Grade:
A = 600 – 540
B = 539- – 480
C = 479 – 420
D = 419– 360
F = 359 and below
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CDEC 1313- Curriculum Resources
Fall Calendar, 2010
Ms. Coleman, Instructor
Houston Community College
Dates
Reading
Assignments
September
2
Introduction to
Course/ 5 Random
Quizzes (10 pts. each =
50 pts.)
KWL Chart Introduced/Discuss
Random Quizzes
5. Becoming a
Professional
September
9
Chapter 1
In Class – Schedule/Routines
Activity
4. Teaching and
Learning
September
16
Chapter 2
In Class – Classroom Environment
1. Promoting Child
Development and
Learning/4. Teaching
and Learning
September
23
Chapter 3
In Class – Literacy Web Activity
1. Promoting Child
Development and
Learning/4. Teaching
and Learning
September
30
Chapter 4
In Class – Thematic Web Activity
1. Promoting Child
Development and
Learning/4. Teaching
and Learning
October 7
Chapter 5
In Class – Weekly Unit Activity
1. Promoting Child
Development /4.
Teaching and Learning
October 14
Chapter 6/
Observation Lab (100
pts.)
In Class – Interest Area Activity
1. Promoting Child
Development /4.
Teaching and Learning
October 21
Review Chapters 1-6
Mid-Term Exam (100
pts.)
Mid-Term Exam
October 28
Chapter 7/Thematic
Weekly Plan Due (100
pts.)
In Class – Science and Social
Studies Activity Plan & Activity
Binder Discussion
1. Promoting Child
Development /4.
Teaching and Learning
November
Chapter 8
In Class – Art Workstation Activity/
1. Promoting Child
Activity & Observation Lab
Requirements
NAEYC Standard
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4
Interest Area –Model Classroom
Discussion
Development /4.
Teaching and Learning
November
11
Chapter 9/Activity
Plan Binder Due (50
pts.)
In Class- Technology Video
Activity & Thematic Activity Plans
Discussion
1. Promoting Child
Development /4.
Teaching and Learning
November
18
Chapter 10/ Interest
Area –Model
Classroom Due (50
pts.)
In Class –Music and Movement
Activity/Model Classroom
Presentation
1. Promoting Child
Development /4.
Teaching and Learning
November
25
Thanksgiving Holidays
December
2
Chapter 11/Thematic
Activity Plans Due (100
pts.)
In Class – Connecting Puppets
Activity/(Assignments will not be
accepted after this date.)
1. Promoting Child
Development /4.
Teaching and Learning
December
9
Chapter 12
In Class – Dramatic Play Video
Activity
1. Promoting Child
Development /4.
Teaching and Learning
December
16
Review Chapters 7-12
for Final Exam (100
pts.)
Final Exam
Revised / August 2010