Course Syllabus
Educating Young Children
TECA 1311
Fall, 2011
Semester with
Course Reference 55385
Number (CRN)
Instructor contact
information
(phone number
and email
address)
Novella Washington
713-718-6303, 832-771-1986
Email: novella.washington@hccs.edu
Office Location
and Hours
TBA
Course
Location/Times
DE
Course Semester
Credit Hours
(SCH) (lecture,
lab) If applicable
Credit Hours
3.00
Lecture Hours
3.00
Laboratory Hours
Total Course
Contact Hours
48
Continuing
Education Units
(CEU): if
applicable
16 weeks
Course Length
(number of weeks)
Type of
Instruction
Lecture
Field experience 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 and writing, MATH 0308 or higher
Academic
Discipline/CTE
1. NAEYC Standard 1. Promoting Child Development and Learning
2. NAEYC Standard 4. Teaching and Learning
Program Learning 3. NAEYC Standard 5. Becoming a Professional
Outcomes
Course Student
Learning
Outcomes (SLO):
4 to 7
1. Discuss the contributions of key historical and contemporary theorists to the
field of early childhood education.
2. Explain the features of a developmentally appropriate program for young
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), understand how culture affects family (monitor/correct
system performance) and be able to offer assistance to families (design/improve
systems).
Course Calendar
See Calendar at end of Syllabus.
Instructional
Methods
Distance (100%)
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.
Student
Assignments
Discussions, Projects, Field Experience
Student
Assessment(s)
Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and developmental
stages of an early childhood professional.
Quizzes, Exams, Program Reports and Field Experience
Instructor's
Requirements
Program/Disciplin NOTICE This course of study would not be appropriate for anyone who falls into
e Requirements: If 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
applicable
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.
See "Health Science Program/Discipline Requirements" for grading scale.
Instructor Grading Grades
870-783 = A
Criteria
782-696 = B
695-609 = C
608-522 = D
521 and below = F
Instructional
Materials
Essa, E.L. (2007). Introduction to Early Childhood Education (5th ed.). Albany,
NY: Delmar.
HCC Policy Statement:
Access Student
Services Policies
on their Web site:
http://hccs.edu/student-rights
Distance Education and/or Continuing Education Policies
The Distance Education Student Handbook contains policies and procedures unique to the DE student.
Students should have reviewed the handbook as part of the mandatory orientation. It is the student's
responsibility to be familiar with the handbook's contents. The handbook contains valuable information,
answers, and resources, such as DE contacts, policies and procedures (how to drop, attendance
requirements, etc.), student services (ADA, financial aid, degree planning, etc.), course information,
testing procedures, technical support, and academic calendars. Refer to the DE Student Handbook by
visiting this link: http://de.hccs.edu/de/de-student-handbook
Access DE
Policies on their
Web site:
http://de.hccs.edu/Distance_Ed/DE_Home/faculty_resources/PDFs/DE_Syllabus.
pdf
Access CE
Policies on their
Web site:
http://hccs.edu/CE-student-guidelines
EGLS – 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.
Print out the calendar and place in a prominent place!!
TECA 1311 Educating Young Children
Fall 2011 CN 55385
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Aug
21
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Sept
28
Syllabus Quiz
Quiz 1 due
4
Quiz 2 due
11
Quiz 3 due
18
Quiz 4 due
25
Quiz 5 due
Oct
2
Quiz 6 due
9
Quiz 7 due
16
TEST 1
23
Quiz 8 due
Nov
30
Quiz 9 due
6
Quiz 10 due
13
Quiz 11 due
29
30
31
1
Proj 1 due
2
Saturday
27
Classes
begin
3
5
Discussion What would
12
Discussion –
Joshua
19
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Proj 2 due
9
10
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15
Proj 3 due
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Proj 4 due
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26
Discussion
Children
3
Discussion
Jeremy
10
Discussion –
Families
17
Discussion
- Colleague
24
27
14
Program
Report 1 due
21
Program
Report 2 due
28
29
Proj 5 due
30
1
5
Program
Report 3 due
12
Program
Report 4 due
19
6
Proj 6 due
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Proj 7 due
14
TEST 1
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TEST 1
20
Proj 8 due
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27
Proj 9 due
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31
Discussion
Caring hand
7
1
26
Program
Report 5 due
2
Program
Report 6 due
9
3
Proj 10 due
4
5
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14
Discussion –
Community
15
10
Proj 11 due
17
Proj 12 due
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4
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25
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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
16
Program
Report 7 due
Friday
26
Dec
20
Quiz 12 due
21
22
27
Quiz 13 due
28
Discussion –
Jillian
5
9
4
Quiz 14 due
11
TEST 2
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25
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29
23
Program
Report 8 due
30
1
Proj 13 due
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3
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Proj 14 due
9
TEST 2
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TEST 2
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Description of Assignments – Fall 2011
Quiz 14 @ 10 pts = 140 pts
Read the chapter. Each quiz consists of combination of 10 multiple choice questions. Quiz questions come from the
material in the textbook. You have 20 minutes to answer the questions. You have 2 attempts to take the quiz, but you
must wait 24 hours between the first and second attempt. The highest score will be recorded. Each week the quiz is
open Monday at 8:00 am and closed at 11:30 on Sunday.
Projects 14 @ 20 pts = 280 pts
The projects are designed to apply information from the textbook. Some projects require observations, interviews, or
exploration of the internet. Plan ahead, do not wait until the day the assignment is due to begin the projects. Projects
are not accepted after the due date and can not be made up. Read information about the projects in each module.
Projects should be typed, double spaced with a minimum of 300 words. Save projects as a word document (.doc),
rich text format (.rtf) or text (.txt) format. I cannot open any other formats. Save the file in the following manner:
1311_lastname_p1 (course number, underscore, your last name, underscore, project number) This is how I would
save project one 1311_Washington_p1
Program Report and Field Experience 8 @ 20 pts = 160
Chapter 1 of your textbook provides an overview of a variety of early childhood programs. Types of Early Childhood
Program are also located on the Homepage. For this assignment you will report on eight (8) examples of these
programs that provide services, care, or schooling to young children. Check Types of Early Childhood Programs for
additional program types. You will visit these eight different programs, observing for two hours at each site, to obtain
the information you need to write your eight reports. It is not acceptable to visit ABC Early Learning Program and
complete a report on their preschool program and another program report on their after school program. This is 2
types but they are from the same program. The purpose of this assignment is to gather information about a variety of
programs. Each program report should be written in your own words using complete sentences. Reports deemed not
of college-student quality will have points deducted. This assignment is required for completion of this course.
Before you start your field experience assignment, make eight (8) copies of the “Field Experience Learning
Agreement Form.” (You will need one form for each program that you visit.) Call each program you plan to visit and
make an appointment. Identify yourself as a HCC student and ask permission to observe in order to complete your
program reports. Some programs are requiring background checks which require some time to complete and receive
results. Some of the information that you’ll need for your reports will be obtained by talking to a program
administrator, and the rest of the information will be obtained by observing the program in action. You will be
expected to visit each program for at least two (2) hours. Complete the form documenting your hours, and have
someone from the program sign the form as documentation of your visit. This form must be submitted with each
program report. Either scan this form and send as an attachment with your assignment or fax a copy of this form to
713-718-6235.
Each program report should be written in your own words using complete sentences. Reports deemed not of collegestudent quality will have points deducted. Program report should be typed, double spaced with a minimum of 300
words. Save reports as a word document (.doc), rich text format (.rtf) or text (.txt) format. I cannot open any other
formats. Save the file in the following manner: 1311_lastname_pr1 (course number, underscore, your last name,
underscore, program report number) This is how I would save program report one 1311_Washington_pr1
Discussions 9 @ 10 pts = 90 pts
Throughout the semester an ethics topic or case study will be posted in the discussion tool. You will respond to the
original discussion and one of the other responses from your classmates. Responses should contain substance and
thought. Responses such as “I agree” or “You go girl” are not considered responses with substance. Responses are
more than one sentence.
Test 2 @ 100 = 200 pts
There will be 2 tests consisting of true/false, multiple choice, and short answer.