Course Syllabus
The Infant and Toddler
CDEC 1321
Semester with
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Spring 2016
CN # 87306
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email
address)
Cyndi Gostenhofer
713-718-5472
c.gostenhofer@hccs.edu
Office Location and
Hours
EDC D-103
By appointment
Course
Location/Times
EDC D 116
Thursday 9:00-12:00 P.M.
Course Semester
Credit Hours
(lecture, lab)
Credit Hours
3.00
Lecture Hours
2.00
Laboratory Hours 3.00
Total Course
Contact Hours
80
Course Length
(number of weeks)
16
Type of Instruction
Lecture/Lab
Course Description:
A study of appropriate infant and toddler programs (birth to age 3), including an
overview of development, quality routines, appropriate environments, materials
and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
None
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
NAEYC Standard 1. Promoting Child Development and Learning
NAEYC Standard 4. Using Developmentally Effective Approaches
NAEYC Standard 5. Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful Curriculum
Course Student
Learning Outcomes
(SLO)
1. Summarize prenatal development and the birth process.
2. Discuss theories of development as they apply to infants and toddlers.
3. Outline growth and development of children from birth to age 3.
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4. Analyze components of teacher/child interactions and elements of
appropriate indoor and outdoor environments.
5. Provide developmentally appropriate materials and activities.
6. Use developmentally appropriate teaching/guidance techniques.
Learning Objectives
1.1 Outline stages and major milestones of prenatal development.
1.2 Describe good components of good prenatal care.
2.1 Compare the impact of nature and nurture on the developing child.
2.2 Practice authentic observation of infants and toddlers in relation to
developmental milestones.
3.1 Describe principles of development.
4.1 Discuss characteristics of quality infant/toddler caregiving.
4.2 Discuss unique health and safety needs of infants and toddlers.
4.2 Develop appropriate schedules for infants and toddlers.
5.1 Choose and/or make developmentally appropriate materials for use in
infant/toddler classrooms.
5.2 Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities for
infants/toddlers, including those with special needs.
6.1Use appropriate transitions with infants and toddlers.
6.2 Use appropriate direct and indirect guidance techniques with infants and
toddlers.
SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum
Competencies
SCANS
Course Calendar
See last page of syllabus.
Instructional
Methods
Face to Face
Web-enhanced (49% or less)
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 laboratory
assignment.
Student
Projects, discussions, practicum and lab assignment
Summarize prenatal development and the birth process.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Speaking
Discuss theories of development as they apply to infants and toddlers.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Outline growth and development of children from birth to age 3.
Foundation Skills - Basic -Reading
Foundation Skills - Basic -Writing
Analyze components of teacher/child interactions and elements of
appropriate indoor and outdoor environments.
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Teaches Others
Provide developmentally appropriate materials and activities.
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Participates as Team Member
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Works with Cultural Diversity
Use developmentally appropriate teaching/guidance techniques.
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Serves Clients/Customers
Workplace Competencies - Interpersonal -Works with Cultural Diversity
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Assignments
Student
Assessment(s)
Tests.
Instructor's
Requirements
This course uses Eagle Online to provide resources for students.
Program/Discipline
Requirements
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."
Orientation Students who are completing lab, practicum, or field experience
components at Houston Community College Child Development Lab School
must complete a mandatory orientation. Contact the department at 713-7186303 for more details about the orientation.
HCC Grading Scale
Instructor Grading
Criteria
Instructional
Materials
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.
Grading scale
620-558=A
557-496=B
495-434=C
433-372=D
371 and below = F
Parlakian, P. (2003). Before the ABCs Promoting school readiness in infants
and toddlers. Washington DC: Zero to Three
Zero to Three (2008). Caring for infants and toddlers in groups. (2nd ed).
Washington DC: Zero to Three
EGLS3 – Evaluation
for Greater Learning
Student Survey
System
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
made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement
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of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College
Student System online near the end of the term.
Access Student
http://www.hccs.edu/district/about-us/policies/d-student-services/
Services Policies on
their Web site
Access DE Policies
on their Web site
http://de.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distanceeducation/student-services/2013-2014HCCDEStudentHandbook-%28Revised81-2013%29.pdf
Attendance Policy
For a 3-credit-hour lecture class, meeting 3 hours per week (48 hours of
instruction), you can be dropped after 6 hours of absence. The 6 hours includes
accumulated minutes late to class and leaving class early.
DE Attendance
Policy
All students are expected to attend classes regularly, thus DE students must
login to this course on a regular basis. DE students who do not login and
actively participate before the Official Day of Record will be AUTOMATICALLY
dropped for non-attendance. Completing the DE online orientation does not
count towards attendance.
Active participation means turning in assignments each week. If you are having
technical difficulties and cannot login, you must immediately contact your
professor and the Eagle Online Help desk or you will be counted as absent.
Title IX
HCC is committed to providing a learning and working environment that is free
from discrimination on the basis of sex which includes all forms of sexual
misconduct. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 requires that when a
complaint is filed, a prompt and thorough investigation is initiated. Complaints
may be filed with the HCC Title IX Coordinator available at 713 718-8271 or
email at oie@hccs.edu .
Development
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Date
Topic
Jan 21
Jan 28
Introductions
Theories
Feb 4
Developmental
domains
Developmental
domains
Health &
Safety issues/
Feb 11
Environment
Feb 18
Feb 25
Mar 3
Curriculum
Mar 10
Mar 17
Mar 24
March 31
Apr 7
Family
Apr 14
Apr 21
Apr 28
May 5
May 12
Health &
Safety issues/
Room
arrangement
Schedule and
Routines
Transition
Reading
Assignments Due
Caring for Infants
& Toddlers
(Chapter 1)
Caring for Infants
& Toddlers
(Chapter 2)
Caring for Infants
& Toddlers
(Chapter 3)
ABC’s – p. 16-23
Holiday – Spring Break
Activities
Guidance
ABC’s – p. 1-22
Assessment
Family
Object permanence
Practicum
(Language & Physical)
Book
Box/bottle Activity
Practicum
(Environment)
Presentation
work day
Final Review
Presentations
Presentations
Final