Course Syllabus
TECA 1311- Educating Young Children
Semester with
Course Reference
Number (CRN)
Fall 2012 (August 27 – December 15, 2012)
Educating Young Children
(21313)
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email
address)
Diquana Gray-Shields
diquana.gray@hccs.edu
(713) 718-6303
Office Location and Education Development Center Building, Room D-116
3214 Austin
Hours
Houston, TX 77004
Office Hours are by appointment only
Course
Location/Times
Educating Young Children (21313)
Education Development Center Building, Room D-116
Wednesdays: 6:00 pm -9:00 pm
Course Semester
Credit Hours (SCH)
(lecture, lab) If
applicable
Credit Hours
3.00
Lecture Hours
3.00
Laboratory Hours
Total Course
Contact Hours
48 hours
Continuing
Education Units
(CEU): if applicable
Course Length
(number of weeks)
16 Weeks
Type of Instruction
Lecture
Field Experience (16 hours) *Required
Course
Description:
An introduction to the profession of early childhood education, focusing on
developmentally appropriate practices, types of programs, historical
perspectives, ethics and current issues.
Course
Prerequisite(s)
College Level Reading/Writing-Math 0308 or Higher
Academic
Discipline/CTE
Program Learning
Outcomes
1. NAEYC Standard 1. Promoting Child Development and Learning
2. NAEYC Standard 4. Teaching and Learning
3. NAEYC Standard 5. Becoming a Professional
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1. Discuss the contributions of key historical and contemporary theorists to the
Course Student
Learning Outcomes field of early childhood education.
2. Explain the features of a developmentally appropriate program for young
(SLO): 4 to 7
children.
3. Define development and define each of the four basic developmental areas.
4. Describe the types of early childhood programs.
5. Analyze future trends and issues of the early childhood profession.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and developmental
stages of an early childhood professional.
Learning
Objectives
(Numbering system
should be linked to
SLO - e.g., 1.1, 1.2,
1.3, etc.)
Discuss the contributions of key historical and contemporary theorists to
the field of early childhood education.
1.1Describe contributions of historical theorists to the field of early childhood
education.
Explain the features of a developmentally appropriate program for young
children.
2.1 Identify types and characteristics of different early childhood programs.
2.2 Contrast early childhood programs.
Define development and define each of the four basic developmental
areas.
3.1 List the four developmental areas.
Describe the types of early childhood programs.
4.1 Identify types and characteristics of different early childhood programs.
4.2 Contrast early childhood programs.
Analyze future trends and issues of the early childhood profession.
5.1 Discuss public policy, how it is developed and its impact on children and
families.
5.2 Identify child care research findings and report on the effects of early
education on children, their families, and/or society.
Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and developmental
stages of an early childhood professional.
6.1 List characteristics of an early childhood professional.
6.2 List educational and experience requirements for early childhood positions.
SCANS and/or Core
Curriculum
Competencies: If
applicable
Personal Qualities: The student will access course requirements (self
management) and make plans to complete requirements (responsibility); share
knowledge of own skills and abilities (self-esteem); demonstrate understanding
and politeness in group discussions (sociability); and understand the impact of
violating belief and ethical codes of the early childhood community
(integrity/honesty).
Systems: The student will acquire knowledge about cultural differences in
families (understands systems) ,understands how culture affects family
(monitor/correct system performance) and be able to offer assistance to families
(design/improve systems).
Course Calendar
Week/Date
Topics to be Discussed
Required Reading/Assignments Due
1/August. 29
Introductions-“Partners for a Season”
*Student Update and Writing Sample
*Overview of Course Expectations
Writing Sample
2/Sept. 5
~The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood
Education
* Design for Bulletin Boards based on Chapter 16
* Sign Up for Bulletin Board.
*Sign Up for Theorists Presentation.
Chapter 1
3/Sept. 12
~The Children
~The Families
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
*Bulletin Board Part 1 DUE (25 pts)
*Artifact #1 Due (10 pts)
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4/Sept. 19
~The Teacher and Caregivers
~The NAEYC Code of Ethics
Chapter 4
5/Sept. 26
*Theorist Presentations
*Test #1 –Chapters 1-4
Assignment #1-Theorist Posters Due (100 pts)
Test #1 (100 points)
6/Oct. 3
~Rational Supporting Early Childhood Education
7/Oct. 10
~Accountability, Standards, and Assessment
8/Oct. 17
~Physical Environment
*Plan/Design Classroom
Chapter 5
Assignment #2 Ethical Dilemma Paper Due (50 pts)
Chapter 6
Assignment #3 Part 1/Field Experience -8 hrs
DUE ( Worth 50 pts)
Artifact #2 Due (10 pts)
Chapter 7
9/Oct. 24
~Scheduling and Curriculum Planning
*Oral Presentations of Classroom Designs
10/Oct. 31
~Creative Development through the Curriculum
*Test # 2 Chapters 5-8
11/Nov. 7
~Physical Development through the Curriculum
Chapter 10
Artifact #3 DUE (10 pts)
12/Nov. 14
~Cognitive Development through the Curriculum
~Language Development through the Curriculum
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Assignment #5 Part 2-Field Experience Due8 hrs (Worth 50 pts)
Artifact #4 Due (10 pts)
13/Nov. 21
Instructional
Methods
Required
Component
Chapter 8
Assignment #4-Design of Ideal Classroom DUE
(100 pts)
Chapter 9
Test# 2 Chapters 5-8 (100 points)
Thanksgiving Break—No Class Meeting
14/Nov.28
~Social Development through the Curriculum
~Guiding Routines and Group Behaviors
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Assignment #7 -Bulletin Boards Due(75 pts)
15/Dec.5
~Guiding Social Behaviors
~Helping Children Cope with Stress
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
All Project /Assignments due
Artifact #5 Due (10 pts)
16/Dec.12
Final Exam – Chapters 9-16
Final Exam Chapters 9-16 ( 100 points)
Face to Face Instruction
This course includes at least one of the following required components: 16
field experience hours (choose from 8 different programs). If this assignment
is not completed with 70% of possible points, you can not receive a
passing grade in this class. Your instructor will explain the required
component identified for this course-field experience assignment and program
reports.
Student
Assignments
Theorist poster report, program reports, 3-D classroom design, ethical dilemma
response paper, artifacts (5) quizzes and bulletin board.
Student
Assessment(s)
Two tests, final exam, random quizzes, student assignments and projects.
Instructor's
Requirements
IR.1. Extra Credit-Students who are not absent more than twice will be eligible
for 25 extra credit points that will be applied towards the final grade. NOTE-
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Extreme tardiness will count toward the accumulation of absences (extreme
tardiness is 45 minutes on more than two class meetings).
IR. 2. Late Assignments- Course assignments will be considered LATE if they
are not received by 6:00 pm, Wednesday of the week the assignment is due.
Five (5) points per class session will be taken off the original grade of each
assignment that is turned in beyond two weeks of the due date. No assignments
will be accepted via email. After that time, the grade will be reduced by 20%.
IR. 3. Classroom Behavior – Collegiality, mutual respect, and tolerance are
expectant of every student enrolled in this course. The ability to work well with
other people while maintaining professionalism is an important characteristic in
the more team oriented workplace of today. Remember to use tact and
diplomacy when resolving conflicts, speaking to a classmate, and discussing
issues or concerns with the instructor. Any personal information about children
and/or adults that is shared during class sessions should not be discussed with
others outside the classroom. Doing so is considered a failure to maintain
confidentiality.
IR. 4. Use of Electronic Devices- The use of cell phones, blue tooth, pagers,
beepers and/or palm pilots is severely discouraged in this class. Make sure you
turn these devices OFF or on VIBRATE before arriving to class. Do not wear
blue tooth in class. Please refrain from answering or responding to any calls,
text messages, or other means of communication inside the classroom, leaving
the class to respond to a call or text should only be done in the case of a
verifiable emergency.
IR.5. Make-Ups- All students who have a documented, college-approved excuse
for missing an assignment may make up the assignment without any grade
reduction or penalty. Approved excuses include personal illness, a death in the
immediate family, and participation in official college functions. Students who are
unable to attend class during an examination day should contact the instructor as
soon as possible to reschedule . Make-up exams must be completed within TWO
WEEKS of the original date of the exam.
IR.6. Monitoring of Student Progress-It is highly recommended that you keep
copies of all your submitted work and that you keep all of your grade assignments
until the final grades are posted.
IR.7. Written Assignments- All written assignments must be typed, one ink,
clear, double-spaced, in 12 point font, Arial, and proofread for spelling and
grammatical errors. No assignments will be accepted via email.
Program/Discipline
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."
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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.
See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale.
Maximum Points = 825
Instructor Grading
Criteria
825 - 743= A
742 - 594 = B
593 - 416 = C
415 - 249 = D
248 or fewer = F
Essa, E.L. (2011). Introduction to Early Childhood Education (6th ed.). Albany,
NY: Delmar.
Instructional
Materials
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 of instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston
Community College Student System online near the end of the term.
HCC Policy Statement:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Access Student
Services Policies
on their Web site:
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_Syllabus.p
df
Access CE
Policies on their
Web site:
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines