Course Syllabus Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Programs CDEC 1313 Semester with Course Reference Number (CRN) Fall, 2011 Instructor contact information (phone number and email address) Professor Leslie E. Comfort Office Location and Hours 3214 Austin St., D110 Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. Course Location/Times EDC Building, D116 Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Course Semester Credit Hours (SCH) (lecture, lab) If applicable Credit Hours 3.00 Lecture Hours 2.00 Laboratory Hours 3.00 Total Course Contact Hours 80 Continuing Education Units (CEU): if applicable None Course Length (number of weeks) 16 Type of Instruction Lecture/Lab 58130 713-718-6234 leslie.comfort@hccs.edu CDEC 1313 page 2 Course Description: A study of the fundamentals developmentally appropriate curriculum design and implementation in early care and education programs for children. Course Prerequisite(s) None Academic Discipline/CTE Program Learning Outcomes NAEYC Standard 4: Teaching and Learning Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7 1. Define developmentally appropriate practices. 2. Describe the process of child-centered curriculum development. 3. Develop guidelines for creating developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor environments. 4. Apply an understanding of teacher roles in early childhood classrooms. 5. Prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including routines and transitions. 6. Select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children. Learning Objectives (Numbering system should be linked to SLO e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.) 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. 2.1 Compare curriculum approaches/models (e.g., child centered, project approach, teacher directed). 3.1 Describe 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 Describe developmentally appropriate routines for use in classrooms. 5.2 Define and describe how to use transitions in classrooms. 5.3 Develop an appropriate schedule for a specific group of children. 6.1. Develop lesson plans for a specific group of children. SCANS and/or Core Curriculum Competencies: If applicable SCANS Define developmentally appropriate practices. Workplace Competencies - Resources -Allocates Material & Facility Resources Describe the process of child-centered curriculum development. Workplace Competencies - Resources -Allocates Material & Facility Resources Develop guidelines for creating developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor environments. Workplace Competencies - Systems -Improves & Designs Systems Apply an understanding of teacher roles in early childhood classrooms. Foundation Skills - Thinking -Decision Making CDEC 1313 page 3 Prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including routines and transitions. Workplace Competencies - Systems -Improves & Designs Systems Select, plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children. Workplace Competencies - Systems -Improves & Designs Systems Course Calendar DATE September 1 September 8 September 15 September 16 September 22 September 29 September 30 October 6 October 13 October 14 October 20 October 27 October 28 November 3 November 10 November 11 November 17 November 25 December 1 December 8 December 9 December 15 ASSIGNMENT DUE Introduction to the Course Chapter 1 / Lab Discussed Chapter 2 / KWL Chart Discussed “Introductions” Web Discussion (10) / HCC E-mail (5) / SmarterMeasure (10) Chapter 3 / Thematic Web Discussed Chapter 4 / Children’s Books & Professional Resources Discussed “ESL” Web Discussion (10) Chapter 5 / Prop Box Discussed Chapter 6 / Thematic Unit Plan (105) / Activity Plan Binder Discussed “Holidays” Web Discussion (20) Mid-Term Exam on Chapters 1 – 6 (120) / Module 1 (100) Chapter 7 / Thematic Activity Plans Discussed “Messy” Web Discussion (10) Chapter 8 / Activity Plan Binder (50) Chapters 9 & 10 / Model Classroom Discussed “ADD” Web Discussion (20) Thematic Prop Box Presentation (50) / Lab (100) “TV” Web Discussion (20) Arrange Model Classroom (30) / Thematic Activity Plans (150) Chapters 11 & 12 / Module 2 (75) (No assignments may be submitted after this date.) “Dress-up” Web Discussion (20) Final Exam on Chapters 7 – 12 (120) (Numbers in parenthesis represent the total points that can be earned for an assignment or a test.) Web Discussions and other Online Assignments cannot be submitted late, and no partial points will be awarded. Instructional Methods Web-enhanced (49% or less) Face to Face Required Component This course includes at least one of the following required components: practicum 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-practicum assignment and key assessment. CDEC 1313 page 4 Student Assignments Thematic unit, arrange model classroom, web-discussions, activity plans, 3-hour center observation, curriculum research, web-based modules Student Assessment(s) Mid-term and final exams (multiple choice & true/false), student assignments, and pop-quizzes Instructor's Requirements Class attendance is crucial for many of the assignments. Program/Disciplin e Requirements: If applicable 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." HCC Grading Scale A = 100- 90 4 points per semester hour B = 89 - 80: 3 points per semester hour C = 79 - 70: 2 points per semester hour D = 69 - 60: 1 point per semester hour 59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) 0 points per semester hour W(Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades "IP," "COM" and "I" do not affect GPA. Instructor Grading Criteria FINAL GRADE POINTS: 1000 – 900 = A 899 – 800 = B 799 – 700 = C 699 – 600 = D 599 and below = F Instructional Materials Jackman, H. L. (2012). Early childhood curriculum: A child’s connection to the world (5th ed.). Clifton Park, N.Y.: Delmar Learning. Brigance, A. H. (2004). Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development II. North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates, Inc. EGLS3 – Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the survey will be CDEC 1313 page 5 made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online near the end of the term. System HCC Policy Statement: Access Student Services Policies on their Web site: http://hccs.edu/student-rights Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies Access DE Policies on their Web site: http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabu s.pdf Access CE Policies on their Web site: http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines