Course Syllabus
Educating Young Children
TECA 1311
Spring 2011
Semester with
Course Reference CRN 69180
Number (CRN)
Instructor contact
information
(phone number
and email
address)
Dr. Alice Jenney
713-718-7810
alice.jenney@hccs.edu
Office Location
and Hours
HCC Southwest – Missouri City Campus (Sienna Plantation Location)
Mondays/Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and by appointment
Course
Location/Times
HCC Southwest – Missouri City Campus (Sienna Plantation Location)
Mondays/Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and by appointment
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
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)
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) ,understands how culture affects family (monitor/correct
system performance) and be able to offer assistance to families (design/improve
systems).
Course Calendar
Instructional
Methods
Required
Component
Distance (100%)
Web-enhanced (49% or less)
Face to Face
This course includes the following required component: FIELD EXPERIENCE
ASSIGNMENT (16 total hours). 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-field experience
assignment and key assessment.
Student
Assignments
3 assessments, 8 program reports, final exam
Student
Assessment(s)
3 assessments, 8 program reports, final exam
Instructor's
Requirements
All assignments, lecture topics, dates are subject to change. Class participation
is crucial in successful completion of this course. All papers handed in should be
typed and double-spaced. Spelling and grammar are graded, and college
standards of writing/documentation are expected. I will not accept late work.
Should you miss an assignment, the opportunity to choose an alternate
assignment may be granted, but full credit will not be given. Plan accordingly and
do not procrastinate.
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
Criteria
Instructional
Materials
Essa, E.L. (2011). Introduction to Early Childhood Education (6th ed.). Albany,
NY: Delmar.
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