Child Development
Department of Early Childhood Studies
3214 Austin Street, Houston, TX 77004
713-718-6303 phone 713-718-6235 fax
Learning Objectives
(Numbering system
should be linked to SLO –
e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)
80 hours
16 weeks
In person
Laura N. Rodriguez
Tel: (713-718-6303)
E-mail: laura_n_rodriguez@hotmail.com
HSCKS
To be arranged with instructor
An exploration of principles, methods, and materials for teaching young children
language and literacy through a play-based integrated curriculum.
GUST 0341, MATH 0306, ENGL 0310 or 0347, CDEC 1313
Standard 4: Teaching and Learning
TECECDS
Course Prerequisite(s)
Program Learning
Outcomes
Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7
Child Development
Emergent Literacy for Early Childhood
CDEC 1356
Fall, 2012
21524
EDC D116/ Tuesdays, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Credit: (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:
1. Define literacy and emergent literacy.
4a
3
P3
2. Analyze various theories of language development.
1b
1
P1
3. Describe the teacher’s role in promoting emergent literacy.
5b 3,8 P3
4. Create literacy environments for children.
4d
3
P3
5. Select and share appropriate literature with children.
4d
3
P3
1.1 Discuss the elements of emergent literacy.
1.2 Discuss the interrelatedness of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
2.1Outline developmental milestones of language development/communication of
children.
2.2 Describe the development of second language learning.
3.1 Explain how the teacher can integrate the children’s cultures into meaningful
literacy experiences.
3.2 Describe how assessment information can be used to plan developmentally
appropriate learning activities.
3.3 Discuss how the teacher can philosophically and physically integrate technology
to support literacy development in the curriculum.
4.1 Design environments that are print-rich and offer children real-life and meaningful
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opportunities to develop skills and positive attitudes toward literacy.
4.2 Make literacy materials to use in early childhood programs.
5.1Use a variety of techniques (puppets, dramatization, flannel boards, storytelling,
fingerplays, poetry, rhymes, riddles, songs, pictures, computers) to promote literacy.
5.2 Read informally and frequently to children throughout the day.
SCANS
Basic Skills: The student will complete the laboratory assignment, then write a
summary of the visit (writing).
Information: The student will gather developmentally appropriate emergent literacy
activities for young children (acquires and evaluates information, organize the
activities in an activity file by subject area (organizes and maintains information), and
present the activity file to the instructor (interprets and communicates information).
The activity file will be a resource used by the teacher as she works with young
children.
Interpersonal: The student will work with others on various class group projects
(participates as a member of a team), shares ideas from readings or personal
experiences (teaches others new skills), and respects the other’s rights and opinions
(works with diversity).
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
components identified for this course- lab assignment and activity notebook.
Course Calendar
See inserted table at the end of file
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
Classroom observation lab, child Individual assessment plan, flannel board activity,
phonological awareness activity plan, activity notebook, puppet or prop box,
children’s picture book
Student Assessments
Quizzes, tests, student assignments
Instructional Materials
Machado, J. M. (2010). Early Childhood Experience in Language Arts (9th
ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar.
Brigance, A. H. (2004). Brigance Diagnostic Inventory of Early Development
II. North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates, Inc.
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
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
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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
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
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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
 Ask for help when there is a question or problem
 Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all
assignments
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Instructor’s Requirements
Attendance
All students are expected to have regular and punctual attendance in all
classes. A sign-in sheet will be located in your class folder and your
signature and time is required for each class period or you will be counted as
absent. Students who are absent MORE THAN 3 consecutive times and
MORE THAN 5 times over the entire duration of the semester will be
administratively withdrawn from the course by the instructor. Partial class
session attendances will also be counted towards the absence accumulation
totals. If there are extenuating circumstances or a need for additional support
or assistance, please inform the instructor as soon as possible so that the
appropriate advisor, counselor, or other support service resources may be
consulted.
Acceptance of Late Assignments
Course assignments will be considered LATE if they are not received by the
end of the class period in which 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 the due date.
Classroom Behavior
Collegiality, mutual respect, and tolerance are expected of every
student enrolled in this course. The ability to work well with other
people is an important characteristic in the more team-oriented
workplace of today (maintain professionalism). Please use tact and
diplomacy in 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
(maintain confidentiality).
Electronic Device Usage
Although admittedly convenient, most modern technological devices are
considered inappropriate and distracting in the classroom. The use of cell
phones, pagers, beepers, and/or palm pilots is greatly discouraged in this
class. If you must carry one of these devices, make sure you turn it OFF or
on VIBRATE before arriving to 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 such a call should be
done only in the case of a verifiable emergency.
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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 during an examination day should contact the instructor as
soon as possible to reschedule. Make-up examinations must be completed in
the instructor’s office or other designated location within TWO WEEKS of
the original date of the exam. Please note that failure to take the collaborative
exam on the date scheduled will result in the student having to take the
examination on an individual basis!
Monitoring of Student Progress
It is highly recommended that you keep backup copies of ALL of your
submitted work and that you keep with all of your graded assignments until
the final grades are posted. A space has been provided on the syllabus for
you to record your accumulated assignment points. Please be aware that a
First Alert/Early Warning form will be submitted to an appropriate
Academic Advisor and/or Counselor if the instructor notices a need for
tutoring, a study skills and organization seminar, or if a pattern of
excessive absences or tardiness/early departures begins to develop.
Program/Discipline
Requirements
HCC Grading Scale
Instructor Grading Criteria
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
Evaluation and Grading Scale
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Three examinations will be given during the semester. Each exam
will cover materials presented in lectures, assigned readings,
handouts, videos, and guest presentations. All of the tests will
consist of multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and
short answer questions. You are responsible for all class information
and materials whether you are present or not. One exam will be
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completed using a collaborative learning format; the others will be
individually based. PLEASE arrange your schedule to arrive on time
for the exams (300 points).
There will be three major projects that will be used to determine the
extent to which students have gained the requisite knowledge and
skills in teaching expected from the course. These assignments will
be worth a total of (300 points).
Four smaller laboratory experiences/class presentations will also be
required for the completion of the course. These assignments will
involve the development of some type of product or project, use it
with children, and present it to others in the class. They will be
worth a total of (200 points).
A= an accumulation of 720-800 points
B= an accumulation of 640-719 points
C= an accumulation of 560-639 points
D=an accumulation of 480-559 points
F=an accumulation of 479 or fewer points
Extra Credit- Book Artifacts (5 points EACH/25 points total)
Bring the assigned books on the dates noted on the course calendar to share
with others in the class.
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COURSE CALENDAR
DATE
DISCUSSION TOPIC
READ FOR
CLASS
TURN IN …
ASSIGNMENT DUE
28 Aug
Introductions, Overview,
Expectations
Beginnings of Communication
The Tasks of the Toddler
Ch 1
Ch 2
Bring a rhyming word picture
book
(5 points)
11 Sept
The Tasks of the Toddler
Preschool Years
Ch 2
Ch 3
Bring a multicultural picture
book
(5 points)
18 Sept
Understanding Differences
Achieving Language Literacy Goals
through Program Planning
Review for Exam #1
Exam # 1 Chapters 1-3, 5-6
Book Workshop #1
Print and Book Awareness
Children and Books
Story Telling
Promoting Language and Literacy
Developing Listening Skills
Ch 5 & 6
Lab Assignment 1- Child’s
Individual Assessment Plan
Ch 9
Ch 10
Bring a toddler book (5
points)
Ch 7
Ch 8
Poetry
Flannel Felt Boards
Review for Exam #2
Exam #2 Chapters 7-12
Book Workshop #2
Ch 11
Ch 12
Major Project-Classroom
Observation Lab
(50 pts.)
Bring a math focused picture
book (5 points)
Letter Knowledge
Realizing Speaker Goals
Group Times
Book Workshop #3
Puppetry and Beginning Drama
Experiences
Literacy Across the Curriculum
Ch 13
4 Sept
25 Sept
2 Oct
9 Oct
16 Oct
23 Oct
30 Oct
6 Nov
Ch 14
Ch 15
13 Nov
Written Expression
20 Nov
Print Early Knowledge and Emerging
Interest
Ch 16
27 Nov
Reading and Preschoolers
Ch 17
Bring an award winning
picture book
(5 points)
Lab Assignment 2- Flannel
Board Activity Plan
Lab Assignment 3Phonological Awareness
Activity Plan
Rough Draft of Children’s
Picture Book
Lab Assignment 4- Puppet or
Prop Box Activity Plan
Major Project-Children’s
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4 Dec
Developing a Literacy Environment
The Parent-Center Partnership
Review for Final
11 Dec
EXAM #3 (FINAL) Chapters 13-19
Ch 18
Ch 19
Picture Book
Major Project-Activity
Notebook and Annotated
Reading List (50 points)
Revised / August 2010