SUNY ORANGE/ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Education Department COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE #: EDU105 COURSE Title: Preparing to Teach Young Children SECTION: EN SEMESTER: Fall 2008 INSTRUCTOR: Paula Chapman DEPARTMENT: Education PHONE: 341-0978 OFFICE: Sarah Wells Room 101 EMAIL: paula.chapman@sunyorange.edu HM: pchapp@earthlink.net HOURS: As posted, or by appointment OFFICE/DEPT PH: 341-4354 Catalog Description: This course addresses the skills and concepts necessary for the classroom teacher of young children. Emphasis is placed on putting theory into practice. Such topics as daily schedule, lesson planning, transitions, balancing individual and small group work, communication strategies, classroom guidance, evaluation techniques, and portfolio preparation will be included. Personal learning and teaching styles, one�s philosophy of excellent education, and developing as a professional will also be examined. 2 credits Relationship to Programs: This course is part of the A.A.S. in Early Childhood, but may be applicable to other programs. Consult your advisor and refer to the SUNY Orange catalog for further information and advice. Student Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Effectively translate theory into developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood classrooms by creating a curriculum that supports theory; cognitive developmental theory, psychodynamics� theory, maturational theory, and/or behavioral theory. 2. Compare various Early Childhood curriculum models. 3. State the purpose of the creative, play-based curriculum in fostering the whole child. 4. Define and explain the attitudes, attributes, and roles of the appropriate Early Childhood Education teacher. 5. Define one�s philosophy of excellent Early Childhood Education. 6. Develop realistic goals and practices in class management and guidance. 7. Create one�s personal learning and teaching style statement. 8. Demonstrate the best practices in observation, assessment, and portfolio development. 9. Formulate quality activity plans 10. Research and develop curricula for Personal Awareness, Socialization, Cognition, Emotional Well-Being, Communication and Perceptual Motor Skills. 11. State the characteristics of a well-designed, physical environment for an Early Childhood Education facility. 12. Describe the values and issues in contemporary society that impact early childhood. 13. Identify specific developmental problems or conditions that might occur in early childhood. Course Content: 1. Overview of the Profession 10. Planning the Physical Environment: Outdoors 2. Historical Contexts 11. Activity Planning & Assessment 3. Types of Programs 12. Enhancing Physical Development 4. Understanding How a Child Develops & Learns 13. Supporting Emotional & Social Development 5. Play in Childhood 14. Mathematics, Science & Social Studies Learning 6. Guiding Young Children 15. Language & Literacy Learning 7. Working with Parents, Families & Communities 16. Using Creative Arts to Support Development & Learning 8. Diversity & Young Children 17. Using Technology to Support Development & Learning 9. Planning the Physical Environment: Indoors Required Text: Teaching Young Children, 4th Ed., Henniger, Michael; (2009) Pearson. General Course Information: 1. All work must be typed or computer text, preferred use of Times New Roman, Font Size 12 or 14, unless otherwise specified.. Put your name on ALL pages, with pages stapled or clipped together. If a folder is specified, use one. 2. Proper grammar and correct spelling are mandatory for each written assignment. Please do not rely solely on your spell/ grammar check. Points will be deducted if work is not at �college level.� 3. Due dates are serious. Your grade will drop when you miss a due date � ONE point per day late. 4. Attendance is critical. Each unexcused absence beyond ONE will reduce your final average by six (6) points per week. 5. You must be present for the entire class to be counted as attending that day. If absence is unavoidable, you MUST contact me prior to class. This is CRUCIAL. Unusual circumstances MUST be communicated to me. 6. Make-up work, notes, etc., are YOUR responsibility to obtain/schedule. NO work will be accepted after two weeks, UNLESS ADVANCE arrangements have been made. NO EXCEPTIONS. 7. Students may withdraw themselves and receive a �W� during the first 10 weeks of the semester. 8. During weeks 11 through 13 they may only withdraw and receive a �W� with the permission of the instructor. All others receive a final mark which may be A, B, C, D, or F. 9. Please remember to keep a copy of ALL of your assignments for your own personal files. 10. Changes in topics, due dates, assignments or presentations may occur due to unforeseen circumstances with or without prior notice. Support Services: SUNY Orange is committed to assisting students to achieve their best. Resources for you include: Tutorial Center, Writing Lab, Math Lab, Student Success Center, Advising and Counseling, Library and Career Services. Computers and printers are available for your use in the Library, Shepard Student Center and Bio Tech Building. ADA Documented Disability: If you have a documented disability, or believe you MAY have one, and you anticipate needing special accommodation, meet with me at the START of the semester. You must also request a letter from the Advocate for Students with Disabilities verifying your situation. To receive help you must contact that person at 341-4000. Office is Shepard Student Center, 3rd Floor. Cell Phones: The active use of any device classified as a telecommunications device, including but not limited to, pagers, cellular phones, PDAs and messaging devices, is prohibited in classrooms, as well as in other areas where a classroom atmosphere is assumed (e.g. libraries, labs, theaters, administrative offices), except by special permission of the instructor. Passive use, including silent and vibrate mode may be used, provided it does not compromise the education process or promote an unethical situation. Instructors reserve the right to regulate the monitoring of such devices as necessary. Plagiarism: Any student or organization found to have committed or to have attempted to commit any of the following acts of misconduct is subject to the disciplinary sanctions outlined in Article IV. Acts of dishonesty, including, but not limited to: a. Cheating, including cyber cheating b. Fabrication c. Facilitating academic dishonesty d. Plagiarism, including internet plagiarism e. Forgery f. Bribery g. Multiple submission (submitting the same assignment to more than one instructor without the permission of the instructors). Please refer to the College Academic Policy for other means of resolution for academic dishonesty issues. Weather Emergencies/Cancellations: In the event that this class is cancelled, there will be a makeup class scheduled ONLY for evening classes, NOT day classes. Check the college website or local radio station for closings. Resources for Education Department Students: The Education Department provides numerous resources for its students: * Education Curriculum Resource Area�Located on the second floor of the library, this area houses books and periodicals for use by students. * Education Department Hallway�The hallway in the Sarah Wells Building contains Education Department faculty and staff offices as well as Bulletin Boards with course listings, job postings, event times and dates, club meeting times and contact information. * Education Resource Room�Located in Sarah Wells Workroom, this area holds consumables for student use, as well as a TV/VCR and video tapes, CD-ROMs and DVDs, laminating machine, and binding machine (some restrictions on usage amounts may apply). Please call or email Education Department administrative assistant at 341-4054 or dianne.gersbeck@sunyorange.edu to check available times for ERR access. * Education Department Website�Log on to www.sunyorange.edu/education for the most current information. Major Assignments/Activities: 1. Building Partnerships with Parents (see salmon handout) 2. Develop & Present a Lesson Plan (see blue handout) 3. Observe & write summary of fellow classmate presenting lesson plan (see yellow handout) 4. Develop a Master Plan/Curriculum (see goldenrod handout) 5. Three (4) open book/notes quizzes � THERE ARE NO MAKE UP TIMES FOR QUIZZES 6. Additional handouts and other material 7. Class participation. Grading System Evaluation Percent Points Attendance ( 6 points per day) 9% 90 Class participation ~ see handout 5% 50 Quiz 1 (Chapters 1 � 3) 5% 50 Quiz 2 (Chapters 4 � 8) 5% 50 Quiz 3 (Chapters 9 � 11) 5% 50 Quiz 4 (Chapters 12 - 17) 5% 50 Curricula Activity Building Partnerships with Parents (Due 10/2) 20% 200 Develop & Present a Lesson Plan (Due: see handout) 15% 130 Observe & write summary of fellow classmate presenting lesson plan (Due: 10/30) 3% 30 Develop a Master Plan/Curriculum (Due:12/4) 30% 300 100% 1,000 Grades A 900 to 1,000 points B 800 to 899 points C 700 to 799 points D 600 to 699 points F 1 to 599 points Attendance & Lateness Policy: Attendance is required for all classes. If you must miss a class, notify me in advance with the reason, and we will make arrangements to make up the missed class. Each class day is worth six (6) points, missing any class will impact your grade. Repeated late or tardiness may result in a lower grade and to get credit for attendance, you must be present for the entire class to be counted as attending that day. BE ON TIME - This is not only a courtesy to me, but to your fellow classmates. Withdrawal From Course: If you find you must, for any reason, withdraw (drop) this class, you must complete the necessary paper work and file the form with Records and Registration. If you stop coming to class, and you fail to complete the appropriate paperwork, you will receive an �F� for the class, which may have serious consequences if you receive some types of Financial Aid. It is best to talk to your advisor as soon as you may feel you may want to drop the class. Religious Observance: Students may be absent due to religious observance without penalty. You should inform me when you anticipate an absence for religious observance so that we can make arrangements for you to make up examinations, study, or work missing. Dates to Remember 9/1 Labor Day�No Classes 9/30 Rosh Hashanah�Classes in Session* 10/9 Yom Kippur�Classes in Session* 10/13 Columbus Day�No Classes 10/14 No Tuesday Classes�Hold Monday 10/8 Classes 10/17 Mid-Term Grades Distributed to Students Online 11/3 Last Day for Students to Withdraw from Classes with Grade of �W� 11/21 Last Day for Instructor Withdrawals for Fall 2008 11/26 Thanksgiving Recess Begins�No Classes 12/1 Classes Resume 12/5 Deadline to Apply for December Graduation 12/16 Grades Distributed to Students Online 12/15 Winter Recess Begins *See college policy regarding religious observance. ~ Changes in topics, due dates, assignments or presentations may occur due to unforeseen circumstances with or without prior notice. ~ Wk Date Chronology of Study Assignment for Project Due 1 8/28/08 Introductions Go over Syllabus Course overview / Go over projects and assignments Course Expectations questionnaire 9/4/08 Pair up with fellow classmate (Developing & Presenting a Lesson Plan) Read Chapters 1& 3 2 9/4/08 Chapter 1: Overview of the Profession Chapter 3: Types of Programs 9/11/08 Read Chapter 2 3 9/11/08 Chapter 2: A Historical Contexts Review for Quiz 1 9/18/08 Clear Program (Developing & Presenting a Lesson Plan) - Prepare for Quiz 1 - Read Chapter 4 4 9/18/08 Quiz 1: Chapters 1 � 3 (from 6 to 7 PM) Chapter 4: Understanding How a Child Develops & Learns 9/25/08 Read Chapter 5 5 9/25/08 Go over Quiz 1 Chapter 5: Play in Childhood 10/2/08 Read Chapters 6 & 7 6 10/2/08 Chapter 6: Guiding Young Children Chapter 7: Working with Parents, Families & Communities 10/9/08 Building Partnerships with Parents - Read Chapter 8 - Prepare for Quiz 2 Wk Date Chronology of Study Assignment for Project Due 7 10/9/08 Chapter 8: Diversity & Young Children Review for Quiz 2 10/16/08 Turn in Lesson Plan for review (Developing & Presenting a Lesson Plan) Read Chapter 11 8 10/16/08 Quiz 2: Chapters 4 � 8 (from 6 to 7 PM) Chapter 11: Activity Planning & Assessment 10/23/08 Read Chapter s 9 & 10 9 10/23/08 Go over Quiz 2 Chapter 9: Planning the Physical Environment: Indoors Chapter 10: Planning the Physical Environment: Outdoors Review for Quiz 3 10/30/08 - Read Chapter 12 - Prepare for Quiz 3 10 10/30/08 Quiz 3: Chapters 9 � 11 (from 6 to 7 PM) Chapter 12: Enhancing Physical Development 11/6/08 Developing & Presenting a Lesson Plan (Project Activity form, Summary report & Observation Report) - Read Chapters 13 & 14 - Prepare for Quiz 3 11 11/6/08 Go over Quiz 3 Chapter 13: Supporting Emotional & Social Development Chapter 14: Mathematics, Science & Social Studies Learning 11/13/08 Read Chapter 14 12 11/13/08 Chapter 15: Language & Literacy Learning 11/20/08 Read Chapter 16 13 11/20/08 Chapter 16: Using Creative Arts to Support Development & Learning 12/4/08 - Read Chapter17 - Prepare for Quiz 4 Thanksgiving Break 14 12/4/08 Chapter 17: Using Technology to Support Development & Learning Review for Quiz 4 12/11/08 Master Plan/ Curriculum Prepare for Quiz 4 15 12/11/08 Quiz 4: Chapters 12 � 17 Done! DATES TO REMEMBER 9/3 Labor Day�No Classes 9/13 Rosh Hashanah�Classes in Session ~ See section on religious observance above 9/17 Last day for Student Withdrawal without grade of �W� 9/22 Yom Kippur�Classes in Session ~ See section on religious observance above 10/8 Columbus Day�No Classes 10/9 No Tuesday Classes�Hold Monday 10/8 Classes 10/24 Unsatisfactory Grades distributed to students 11/2 Last day for Student Withdrawal with grade of �W� 11/22 Thanksgiving Recess Begins�No Classes 11/26 Classes Resume 11/27-28 Early Registration for Spring 2008 11/30 Last day for Instructor Withdrawal 12/7 Deadline to Apply for December Graduation 12/19 Grades distributed to students 12/17 Winter Recess Begins ~ Changes in topics, due dates, assignments or presentations may occur due to unforeseen circumstances with or without prior notice. ~