Department of Child and Family Development CFD 597: Field Experience in Child and Family Development Programs Fall 2014 Instructor: Office Location: Email: Office Phone: Office Hours: Class Time: Class Location: Pamela W. Gardner, M.S. EBA 259 pgardner@mail.sdsu.edu 619 594-7035 Walk-in office hours will change throughout the semester to accommodate various student schedules. Please see Blackboard for specific dates/times. Mondays, 7pm-8:15pm EBA 245 Course Description This course meets the “Field Experience” requirement needed for CFD graduation. Students will have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork experience in child and family development. Under the direct supervision of faculty and field supervisors, students will demonstrate and apply theoretical and evidence-based knowledge of child and family development in practice. Students’ participation in reflective supervision will enhance the development of their professional identities and career goals. In addition, their experience working in communitybased organizations that promote child and family development will support the networking and employment opportunities available to them. Prerequisites Senior status Completion of five CFD 500-level courses with a grade of C or higher STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The CFD department’s student learning outcomes are based on the professional preparation standards of three national organizations: The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This course utilizes these standards in identifying course goals/objectives, course instructional activities, assigning course requirements, and creating assessments. The following table identifies how these standards are aligned with the Student Learning Objectives for the course, as well as with each course assignment. Visit the following web sites for detailed listings of standards: NAEYC Advanced Program Standards: http://www.naeyc.org/faculty/college.asp NCFR Content Areas: www.ncfr.org/pdf/cfle_cert/FLE_Substance_Areas.pdf NCATE Unit Standards: http://www.ncate.org/public/standards.asp 1 Upon successful completion of this course, aligned with the CFD goals, students will be able to: Student Learning Outcomes 1. Students draw upon knowledge of developmental theory, multicultural perspectives, and ongoing study of particular children when preparing the learning environment and learning experiences. 1.1 Know and understand the characteristics and needs of children with atypical development. 1.2 Know and understand the multiple influences on development and learning. 1.3 Know how to prepare environments and provide learning experience to diverse group of children Assignments: 1, 2, 3, and 5 (see assignments for details) 2. Students promote communication and collaboration with colleagues, families, and community leaders to support student learning. 2.1 Know and understand theories of family dynamics throughout the life span. 2.2 Explain the dynamics of prevention and treatment in families. 2.3 Apply family theories to contemporary and ethnically diverse families. Assignments: 1, 2, 3, and 5 (see assignments for details) NAEYC/NCATE/NCFR Standards NAEYC Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning. Candidates use their understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs, and of multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning, to create environments that are healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging for all children. NCATE Standard 1: Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Dispositions. Candidates preparing to work in schools as teachers or other school professionals know and demonstrate the content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and skills, pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills, and professional dispositions necessary to help all students learn. Assessments indicate that candidates meet professional, state, and institutional standards. NCFR Area 3: Human Growth and Development Over the Life Span – An understanding of the developmental changes of individuals in families throughout the life span. Based on knowledge of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, moral, and personality aspects. NAEYC Standard 2. Building Family and Community Relationships. Candidates know about, understand, and value the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families and communities. They use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and to involve all families in their children’s development and learning. NCATE Standard 1: Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Dispositions. Candidates preparing to work in schools as teachers or other school professionals know and demonstrate the content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and skills, pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills, and professional dispositions necessary to help all students learn. Assessments indicate that candidates meet professional, state, and institutional standards. NCFR Area 1:Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts An understanding of families and their relationships to other institutions, such as the educational, governmental, religious, and occupational institutions in society. NCFR Area 2: Internal Dynamics of Families An understanding of family strengths and weaknesses and how family members relate to each other. NCFR Area 5: Interpersonal Relationships An understanding of the development and maintenance of interpersonal relationships. NCFR Area 6: Family Resource Management An understanding of the decisions individuals and families make about developing and allocating resources including time, money, material assets, energy, friends, neighbors, and space, to meet their goals. NCFR Area 7: Parent Education and Guidance An understanding of how parents teach, guide and influence children and adolescents. 2 3. Students use their understanding of and relationships with children and families to design, implement, & evaluate experiences that promote positive learning & development for all children & families 3.1 Know, understand, and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation of work with children and families. 3.2 Know, understand, and use a wide array of effective approaches, strategies, and tools to positively influence child and family development and learning. Assignments: 1, 2, 3, and 5 (see assignments for details) 4. Students demonstrate in-depth, critical knowledge of theory relevant to the child and family development profession 4.1 Evaluate theories, research and practices relative to children and families 4.2 Apply theories, research, and practice to children and families. 4.3 Use systematic and professionally accepted research methods to investigate questions relevant to the child and family development profession. Assignments: 1, 2, 3, and 5 (see assignments for details) NAEYC Standard 4. Teaching and Learning. Candidates integrate their understanding of and relationships with children and families; their understanding of developmentally effective approaches to teaching and learning; and their knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all children. NCATE Standard 3: Field Experiences and Clinical Practice. The unit and its school partner’s design, implement, and evaluate field experiences and clinical practice so that teacher candidates and other school professionals develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to help all students learn. NCFR Area 10: Family Life Education Methodology An understanding of the general philosophy and broad principles of family life education in conjunction with the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate such educational programs. NAEYC Standard 3. Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and Families. Candidates know about and understand the goals, benefits, and uses of assessment. They know about and use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way, in partnership with families and other professionals, to positively influence children’s development and learning. NCFR Standard 4. Teaching and Learning. Candidates integrate their understanding of and relationships with children and families; their understanding of developmentally effective approaches to teaching and learning; and their knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for all children. NCATE Standard 1: Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Dispositions. Candidates preparing to work in schools as teachers or other school professionals know and demonstrate the content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and skills, pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills, and professional dispositions necessary to help all students learn. Assessments indicate that candidates meet professional, state, and institutional standards. NCFR Area 3: Human Growth and Development Over the Life Span An understanding of the developmental changes of individuals in families throughout the life span. Based on knowledge of physical, emotional, cognitive, social, moral, and personality aspects. 3 5. Students possess high-level communication skills 5.1 Demonstrate a high level of oral, written, and technological communication skills, with specialization for the child and family professional role. Assignments: 1 and 4 (see assignments for details) 6. Students demonstrate a high level of cultural competence 6.1 Demonstrate a high level of competence in understanding and responding to diversity of culture, language, and ethnicity. Assignments: 1, 3, and 5 (see assignments for details) NAEYC Standard 5. Becoming a Professional. Candidates identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. They know and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. They are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies. NCATE Standard 1: Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Dispositions. Candidates preparing to work in schools as teachers or other school professionals know and demonstrate the content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and skills, pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills, and professional dispositions necessary to help all students learn. Assessments indicate that candidates meet professional, state, and institutional standards. NCFR Area 9: Professional Ethics and Practice An understanding of the character and quality of human social conduct, and the ability to critically examine ethical questions and issues. NAEYC Standard 2. Building Family and Community Relationships. Candidates know about, understand, and value the importance and complex characteristics of children’s families and communities. They use this understanding to create respectful, reciprocal relationships that support and empower families, and to involve all families in their children’s development and learning. NCATE Standard 4: Diversity. The unit designs, implements, and evaluates curriculum and provides experiences for candidates to acquire and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to help all students learn. Assessments indicate that candidates can demonstrate and apply proficiencies related to diversity. Experiences provided for candidates include working with diverse populations, including higher education and P–12-school faculty, candidates, and students in P–12 schools. NCFR Area 1: Families and Individuals in Societal Contexts An understanding of families and their relationships to other institutions, such as the educational, governmental, religious, and occupational institutions in society. NCFR Area 9: Professional Ethics and Practice An understanding of the character and quality of human social conduct, and the ability to critically examine ethical questions and issues. 4 7. Students identify and conduct themselves as a member of the child and family profession 7.1 Know and uphold ethical standards and other professional guidelines. 7.2 Integrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on child and family development. 7.3 Engage in informed advocacy for children and families and for the profession. Assignments: 1, 3, 4, 7, and 8 (see assignments for details) NAEYC Standard 5. Becoming a Professional. Candidates identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. They know and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. They are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies. NCATE Standard 1: Candidate Knowledge, Skills, and Professional Dispositions. Candidates preparing to work in schools as teachers or other school professionals know and demonstrate the content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and skills, pedagogical and professional knowledge and skills, and professional dispositions necessary to help all students learn. Assessments indicate that candidates meet professional, state, and institutional standards. NCFR Area 8: Family Law and Public Policy An understanding of the legal definition of the family and laws, which affect the status of the family. NCFR Area 9: Professional Ethics and Practice An understanding of the character and quality of human social conduct, and the ability to critically examine ethical questions and issues. Assignments/Points 1. Field placement (50 points) 2. Reflective Journals (16 points) 3. Exercises from the readings (12 points) 4. Class meetings (12 points) 5. One-on-one reflective supervision meetings (12) 6. Career Services Project (10 points) 7. Final Reflective Presentation (20 points) 8. Time Sheets (4 points) 9. Performance Reviews with Supervisor and Completed Evaluation Forms (6 points) 10. Introduction Letter to Supervisor (4 points) 11. Thank-you Letter to Supervisor (4 points) TOTAL POINTS: 150 Grades Students will earn credit or no-credit for this course. Letter grades will not be assigned. Students will earn credit if all assignments/paperwork are submitted, at least 120 points are earned, no more than one class meeting/one-on-one meeting is missed, 120 hours of lab experience are completed, and a good evaluation from the lab supervisor is earned. Please know that you will not receive credit for this class if your supervisor gives you a poor evaluation. Make sure you always show professionalism while working. This includes being punctual, respectful, caring, reliable, ethical, etc. Students will earn no-credit if the above requirements are not met. 5 Textbooks Baird, B. N. (2011). The internship, practicum, and field placement handbook: A guide for the helping professions (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. American Psychological Association (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. [Amazon has this book for about $17] COURSE POLICIES Professional Behavior It is expected that students exhibit professional behavior inside the classroom, during fieldwork experiences, and working with other professionals and students outside of the class on assignments related to this class. With regard to fieldwork experiences, students are expected to demonstrate behavior as specified in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct at all times. Any violation of professional and ethical conduct will result in removal of the student from the remainder of the course, failure of the class, and referral to the appropriate offices. Attendance and Participation Full attendance and participation at your field placement and in class is expected. Timely reports, submission of assignments, and participation in supervision and class meetings are required. All assignments must be completed in order to pass the class. NO Late Assignments (unless approved by instructor). Academic Integrity/Plagiarism The highest standards of academic integrity are expected of all students. The failure of any student to meet these standards may result in suspension or expulsion from the university and/or other sanctions as specified in the academic integrity policies of the individual academic unit. Violations of academic integrity include, but are not limited to, cheating, fabrication, tampering, plagiarism, or facilitating such activities. For this course, a violation of academic integrity will result in a course grade of “no credit.” In addition, a professional attribute referral will be submitted to the appropriate department chair for further review and possible sanctions beyond the failing course grade. Plagiarism is six or more words in succession without quotation marks and proper citation. Do not copy from textbooks, professional journal articles, the Internet, the work of other students, etc. Instances of plagiarism may result in failure of an assignment, failure of the course, and referral for disciplinary procedures that may result in dismissal from the university. ASSIGNMENTS Field Placement (50 points) Students will complete a total of 120 hours working at an agency or a program in the community that focuses on children and families (approximately ten hours a week for twelve weeks). Students are expected to work through the week of December 1, even if hours are completed before then. Students must show proof of negative TB clearance (no older than December 2013) to course instructor and site supervisor. Students must commit to working a consistent schedule each week. Do not cancel your scheduled hours because you have to work, study for exams, or write school papers. You need to balance the commitments in your life, including this internship. We understand that emergencies arise and if you have an emergency which interferes with your scheduled internship hours, please contact your supervisor and Pam Gardner right away. 6 Make-up times will be assigned at the discretion of the supervisor. Site supervisors expect students on their assigned days, and cancellations are very inconvenient for them. Please know that points will be deducted for students who ask to reschedule their assigned hours. If you request to reschedule more than three times, you will earn “No Credit” in the class. Professionalism, ethical behavior, reliability, and punctuality are all important qualities in an intern. Punctuality is expected of our interns in this class. Students who are late and/or do not show up as expected more than three times, will be terminated from their internship and will earn “No Credit” for the class. Moreover, we also expect our interns to show respect, kindness, sensitivity, and appreciation to the children, parents, clients, employees, and supervisors at their sites. Lastly, while at your site, your focus must be on your assigned duties and on the site’s clients. Do not make personal phone calls, do homework, text, etc. Four times during the semester you will schedule time to meet with your site supervisor to discuss your job performance. The first time should be during the week of October 6. This will be an informal discussion where you both share your thoughts of how the internship is going. Also talk about your strengths and areas of improvement. Make sure to discuss this meeting during your reflective supervision meeting with course instructor. During the week of October 27, you must meet with your supervisor for a formal review (make sure to schedule this meeting well in advance). This review will include a written evaluation that will be used as a basis for discussion. The evaluation form will be emailed to your supervisor in advance. A copy of the evaluation will also be posted in Blackboard. As before, make sure to discuss it during your reflective supervision meeting. Another informal review should be held during the week of November 10 (discuss this with instructor during your reflective supervision meeting). Your final formal review should take place during the week of December 1 (schedule the meeting well in advance). Again, the evaluation form will be emailed to your supervisor and will be posted in Blackboard. Reflective Journals (16 points) Students will submit reflective journals. The purpose of the journal is to think reflectively about the development of children and families and students’ experiences working with them, thereby developing students’ professional identities. The journal will also give your instructor insights into your experiences and provide a place for dialogue about your development as a child and family development professional. Four journals will be submitted throughout the semester (see course calendar). Each journal is worth four points. Please follow the guidelines in our textbook for writing the first two journals (page 30). You will answer specific questions for the last two journals. Readings (12 points) Students will be expected to read chapters from the course textbook (see course calendar). Be prepared to discuss the chapters during reflective supervision meetings and during class meetings. Students will also complete three exercises in the textbook. Each exercise is worth four points. 7 Class Attendance and One-on-One Reflective Meetings (24 points) Students will attend four class meetings and four one-on-one reflective supervision meetings with the instructor. Students will earn three points for each class meeting (must arrive on time and stay for entire class). Three points will also be earned for each one-one-one meeting. Career Services Project (10 Points) Students will participate in one activity/training given by SDSU Career Services. They offer personality assessments, interest tests, and workshops on many topics. Students will write a paper discussing this activity/training and what they learned. A discussion of the projects will also take place during class on November 17. Detailed instructions for this assignment will follow. Final Reflective Presentation (20 points) Students will prepare a poster presentation for the class and guests to share their experiences throughout the semester. The presentations will take place on December 1. Detailed instructions for this assignment will follow. Time Sheets (4 points) Twice during the semester students will submit time sheets (two points each) signed by their supervisors (see course calendar). Performance Reviews and Evaluations (6 points) Twice during the semester students will meet with their supervisors for formal review sessions. Please schedule these meetings well in advance. Students will earn points for meeting with their supervisors and for submitting the signed evaluation forms (three points for each meeting and evaluation form). See syllabus and course calendar for dates of meetings and submissions to course instructor. Introduction Letter to Supervisor (4 points) Students will write formal letters to their supervisors introducing themselves. Include a photo of yourself in the letter. Talk about your experiences, your qualifications, your goals, why you look forward to this internship, etc. Follow suggestions in our textbook, page 7. A copy of the letter will be given to course instructor (see calendar). Thank–you Letter to Supervisor (4 points) Students will write formal letters to their supervisors thanking them for their internship experiences. Page 163 and 164 of the textbook has some good suggestions. A copy of the letter will be given to course instructor (see calendar). WRITING EXPECTATIONS/CFD MENTOR CENTER Students are expected to write at an advanced college level. If you need assistance with writing or projects, the CFD Department has a Mentor Center where you can receive assistance. The Center is located in EBA 409. You can sign up at the Center to be matched with a peer mentor, or you can sign up in the CFD Department Office in EBA 403. You can also receive help on a drop-in basis. If your professor(s) refer you to the Mentor Center, please go. Do not ignore the referral(s). 8 LIABILITY INSURANCE It is recommended that students secure professional liability insurance. This will be discussed in class. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES If you are a student with a disability and believe you will need accommodations for this class, it is your responsibility to contact Student Disability Services at (619) 594-6473. To avoid any delay in the receipt of your accommodations, you should contact Student Disability Services as soon as possible. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive. Accommodations based upon disability cannot be provided until the professor has received an accommodation letter from Student Disability Services. Your cooperation is appreciated. RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS Students who need to be absent from class due to the observance of a religious holiday or participate in required religious functions must notify the faculty member in writing as far in advance of the holiday/obligation as possible. Students will need to identify the specific holiday or obligatory function to the faculty member. Students will not be penalized for missing class due to religious obligations/holiday observance. The student should contact the class instructor to make arrangements for making up tests/assignments within a reasonable time. TASKSTREAM CFD Majors (those under the 2011/2012 and more recent catalogs) who are enrolled in this course will need to have a TaskStream electronic portfolio subscription, and be enrolled in the appropriate TaskStream "Program" which contains your program portfolio. More information about purchasing a TaskStream subscription and enrolling into a TaskStream Program is available in the “CFD Portfolio” section of the Child and Family Development website: http://coe.sdsu.edu/cfd/portfolio/index.php. The code for this class is CFD597-F14. 9 COURSE CALENDAR Date Agenda/Assignment Due 8/25 Class meeting at 7pm - Introduction to class 9/1 Labor Day – No class Read Chapter 1 “Preparation” (pay particular attention to Letters of Application and Interviews as you write your introduction letter and prepare for your first meeting) and Chapter 2 “Getting Started” (this chapter gives helpful advice for beginning your internship) Due: Proof of negative TB test (no older than December 2013) Week of 9/8 Group One – Reflective supervisory meeting. Stop in during office hours this week Read Chapter 3 “Internship Classes and Peer Groups” (pay particular attention to Introduction to Journal Work as we will discuss this next week in class) 9/15 Class meeting at 7pm – Topics of discussion will include journaling, professionalism, ethics, liability insurance, evaluations, etc. Read Chapter 4 “Ethical and Legal Issues” before coming to class Due: Waiver Form and copy of Letter of Introduction given to supervisor Week of 9/22 Group Two – Reflective supervisory meeting. Stop in during office hours this week First journal due by Thursday, 9/25 at noon Week of 9/29 Group One – Reflective supervisory meeting. Stop in during office hours this week Read Chapter Six “Working with Diversity” and do the exercise called Knowing Yourself in Relation to Diversity on page 88. After completing the exercise, share your thoughts in a concluding paragraph (exercise and paragraph due by 10/2 at noon) Week of 10/6 Group Two – Reflective supervisory meeting. Stop in during office hours this week Second journal due by Thursday, 10/6 at noon During this week meet with your supervisor for an informal review 10/13 Class meeting at 7pm Read Chapter 8 “Stress and Self-Care” before coming to class and do the first exercise on page 113 (due in class) Week of 10/20 Group One – Reflective supervisory meeting. Stop in during office hours this week Third journal due by Thursday, 10/23 at noon Week of 10/27 Group Two – Reflective supervisory meeting. Stop in during office hours this week During this week meet with your supervisor for a formal review (supervisor to complete evaluation form) 10 Week of 11/3 Group One – Reflective supervisory meeting. Stop in during office hours this week Fourth journal, time sheet #1, and evaluation due by Thursday, 11/6 at noon Week of 11/10 Group Two – Reflective supervisory meeting. Stop in during office hours this week During this week meet with your supervisor for an informal review 11/17 Class meeting at 7pm Read Chapter 11 “Finishing the Internship” before coming to class and do the exercise on page 161 (due in class) Career Services Project (due in class) Week of 11/24 Thanksgiving week – No meetings 12/1 Presentations at 7pm During this week, give thank-you letter to supervisor and meet with him/her for a final formal review (supervisor to complete evaluation form) Week of 12/8 Final evaluation form, copy of thank-you letter, and time sheet #2 due by 12/11 at noon 11 Warning, Waiver, and Release of Liability I understand that participation in CFD 597 during the Fall 2014 semester requires participating in off-campus community service. I hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damages for death, personal injury or property damage which I may have, or which hereafter accrue to me, against San Diego State University, Pamela Gardner, and _____________________________________ as a result of my participation in (Service Agency) community service. This release is intended to discharge the University, its trustees, officers, employees, and volunteers, and any public agencies from and against any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my participation in the event. I further understand that accidents and injuries can arise out of the event which may cause personal injury; knowing the risks, nevertheless, I hereby agree to assume risks and to release and to hold harmless all of the persons or agencies mentioned above who might otherwise be liable to me (or my heirs or assignees) for damages. It is further understood and agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my heirs and assigns. It is the intention of the parties hereto that the provisions of this paragraph be interpreted to impose on each party responsible for their own negligence. I acknowledge that I have been fully informed of the risks and dangers involved in this Community Service class. I have been made aware that when using my own vehicle I must have current automobile insurance. I acknowledge that I have read and fully understood the above Warning, Waiver, and Release of Liability. I further acknowledge that the reasons for my being requested to sign this Release have been fully explained to me and I understand them. I am signing this Release of my own free will and I have not been influenced or coerced by any representative or employee of the State (students under age of eighteen (18) must have the signature of their parent or guardian). Participant’s Name (print): Participant’s Signature Red ID # Emergency Contact Information (Name and Phone Number) 12 Date SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 597 STUDENT TIME SHEET # 1 Due 11/6/14 Student Name: Internship Site: Tuesday, September 2, 2014 through Friday, October 31, 2014 Date Time Started Time Finished Total Time for Day TOTAL HOURS & MINUTES FOR THIS TIME SHEET Supervisor Name Email Supervisor Signature Phone Number 13 Date SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT 597 STUDENT TIME SHEET # 2 Due 12/11/14 Student Name: Internship Site: Saturday, November 1, 2014 through Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Date Time Started Time Finished Total Time for Day TOTAL HOURS & MINUTES FOR THIS TIME SHEET Supervisor Name Email Supervisor Signature Phone Number 14 Date