SUNY ORANGE/ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Education Department COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE #: EDU109 COURSE Title: Fundamentals of Early Childhood Language Arts SECTION: B 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 presents the progressive, interwoven development in early childhood of the four language arts: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Both the natural process of language arts development and the role in providing a supportive environment will be discussed. Adaptation suggestions for children with disabilities, English as an additional language, or limited literacy experiences will be explored. Learning appropriate teaching techniques will utilize major authors, illustrators, and examples of young children�s literature. 3 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 Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Plan a progressive, interwoven program curriculum for early childhood utilizing the four language arts: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 2. Plan a curriculum implementing the natural process of language arts development based on sound educationally appropriate practices, such as the work of J. Piaget, L. Vygotsky, E. Erikson and others who have made significant contributions to early childhood education. 3. Demonstrate the ability to provide a supportive literacy environment by providing access to award-winning books by authors and illustrators; provide access to areas such as a writing center, book nook, and materials such as crayons, paper, paint, etc., to also encourage fine motor skill development. 4. Demonstrate the ability to plan a holistic curriculum, in concert with other educational professionals, designed to integrate the physical, psychosocial, cognitive, as well as academic elements in a seamless manner that helps children develop to their full capacity. 5. Utilize books, storytelling, poetry, puppets, felt boards and other creative ideas, in order to provide a stimulating environment. 6. Identify and describe how culture, language and special needs can set children apart and distract or create barriers to learning and literacy. 7. Understand and explain the importance of helping children achieve competency in both reading and writing, as a precursor to future academic and social success. 8. Design a program for developing and encouraging parental involvement for all levels of programming. 9. Develop an effective, successful program model for Early Childhood Language Arts. 10. Demonstrate effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills, as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills. Course Content: 1. Beginnings of Communications 11. Poetry 2. Tasks of the Toddler 12. Flannel (Felt) Boards & Activity Sets 3. Preschool Years 13. Realizing Speaking Goals 4. Growth Systems Affecting Early Language Ability 14. Group Times 5. Understanding Differences 15. Puppetry & Beginning Drama Experiences 6. Achieving Language & Literacy Goals through Program Planning 16. Print�Early Knowledge & Emerging Interest 7. Promoting Language & Literacy 17. Reading & Preschoolers 8. Developing Listening Skills 18. Developing a Literacy Environment 9. Children & Books 19. The Parent-Center Partnership 10. Storytelling Required Text: Early Childhood Experiences in Language Arts, 8th Ed., Machado, (2007) Thomson Delmar Publishers. 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. Card collection of DAP children�s books (see green handout) 2. Preschool Listening Activity & Presentation (see pink handout) 3. Language Arts Alive (see blue handout) 4. Five (5) open book/notes quizzes - THERE ARE NO MAKE UP TIMES FOR QUIZZES 5. Additional readings in Children�s literature Grading System Evaluation Percent Points Attendance (2 pts per day) 8.6% 86 Class participation ~ see handout 5% 50 Quiz 1 (Chapters 1 � 4) ~ 9/19/08 5% 50 Quiz 2 (Chapters 5 � 7) ~ 10/3/08 5% 50 Quiz 3 (Chapters 8 � 11) ~ 10/17/08 5% 50 Quiz 4 (Chapters 12 � 15) ~ 11/7/08 5% 50 Quiz 5 (Chapters 16 � 19) ~ TBA 5% 50 Curricula Activity Card Collection (Due: 11/19/07) 10% 100 Preschool Listening Activity & Presentation (See sign up sheet) 12.5% 125 Language Arts Alive! (See sign up sheet) 38.9% 389 100% 1000 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 two (2) 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 type of Financial Aid. It is best to talk to your advisor as soon as you 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 11/21 Last Day for Instructor Withdrawals for Fall 2008 9/30 Rosh Hashanah�Classes in Session* 11/26 Thanksgiving Recess Begins�No Classes 10/9 Yom Kippur�Classes in Session* 12/1 Classes Resume 10/13 Columbus Day�No Classes 12/5 Deadline to Apply for December Graduation 10/14 No Tuesday Classes�Hold Monday 10/8 Classes 12/16 Grades Distributed to Students Online 10/17 Mid-Term Grades Distributed to Students Online 12/15 Winter Recess Begins 11/3 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with Grade of �W� *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. ~ Chronology of Study: Week 1 Monday 8/25 Wednesday 8/27 Friday 8/29 - Introductions - Go over Syllabus - Course overview / Go over projects and assignments - Course Expectations questionnaire Chapter 1: Beginnings of Communications Finish Chapter 1 Assignment for Wednesday: Read Chapter 1 Assignment for Friday Assignment for Wednesday: Read Chapter 2 Week 2 Monday 9/1 Wednesday 9/3 Friday 9/5 No Class Chapter 2: Tasks of the Toddler Finish Chapter 2 Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 3 Week 3 Monday 9/8 Wednesday 9/10 Friday 9/12 Chapter 3: Preschool Years Finish Chapter 3 Chapter 4: Growth Systems Affecting Early Language Ability Assignment for Wednesday Assignment for Friday: Read Chapter 4 Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 5 Week 4 Monday 9/15 Wednesday 9/17 Friday 9/19 Chapter 4 continued - Finish Chapter 4 - Review for Quiz 1 Quiz 1: Chapters 1-4 Assignment for Wednesday Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 5 Week 5 Monday 9/22 Wednesday 9/24 Friday 9/26 - Go over Quiz 1 - Chapter 5: Understanding Differences Chapter 5 continued - Finish Chapter 5 - Chapter 6: Achieving Language & Literacy Goals through Program Planning Assignment for Wednesday Assignment for Friday: Read Chapter 6 Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 7 Week 6 Monday 9/29 Wednesday 10/1 Friday 10/3 - Finish Chapter 6 - Chapter 7: Promoting Language & Literacy - Finish Chapter 7 - Review for Quiz 2 Quiz 2: Chapters 5 - 7 Assignment for Wednesday Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 8 Chronology of Study � continued Week 7 Monday 10/6 Wednesday 10/8 Friday 10/10 - Go over Quiz 2 - Chapter 8: Developing Listening Skills - Finish Chapter 8 - Chapter 9: Children & Books Finish Chapter 9 Assignment for Wednesday: Read Chapter 9 Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 10 Week 8 Tuesday 10/14 Wednesday 10/15 Friday 10/17 Chapter 10: Storytelling - Chapter 11: Poetry - Review for Quiz 3 - Quiz 3: Chapters 8-11 - LAA! Script Due - Group work Assignment for Wednesday: Read Chapter 11 Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 12 Week 9 Monday 10/20 Wednesday 10/22 Friday 10/24 - Go over Quiz 3 - Chapter 12: Flannel (Felt) Boards & Activity Sets - Finish Chapter 12 - Chapter 13: Realizing Speaking Goals - Finish Chapter 13 - Group work Assignment for Wednesday: Read Chapter 13 Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 14 Week 10 Monday 10/27 Wednesday 10/29 Friday 10/31 - Chapter 14: Group Times - Preschool Listening Activity Presentation - Finish Chapter 14 - Preschool Listening Activity Presentation - Preschool Listening Activity Presentation - Group work Assignment for Wednesday Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 15 Week 11 Monday 11/3 Wednesday 11/5 Friday 11/7 Chapter 15: Puppetry & Beginning Drama Experiences - Finish Chapter 15 - Review for Quiz 4 - Quiz 4: Chapters 12-15 - Group work - Card Collection Due Assignment for Wednesday Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 16 Week 12 Monday 11/10 Wednesday 11/12 Friday 11/14 - Go over Quiz 4 - Chapter 16: Print�Early Knowledge & Emerging Interest Chapter 16 continued - Finish Chapter 16 - Group work Assignment for Wednesday Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 17 Week 13 Monday 11/17 Wednesday 11/19 Friday 11/21 Chapter 17: Reading & Preschoolers - Finish Chapter 18 - Chapter 19: The Parent-Center Partnership - Finish Chapter 19 - Group work - Print Awareness Due Assignment for Wednesday: Read Chapter 18 Assignment for Friday Assignment for Monday Week 14 Monday 11/24 Wednesday 11/26 Friday 11/28 - Finish Chapter 17 - Chapter 18: Developing a Literacy Environment No Class No Class Assignment for Monday: Read Chapter 19 Week 15 Monday 12/1 Wednesday 12/3 Friday 12/5 Language Arts Alive! Presentation Language Arts Alive! Presentation - Language Arts Alive! Presentation - Review for Quiz 5 Week 16 Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday Date To Be Announced Quiz 5: Chapters 16-19 DATES TO REMEMBER 9/1 Labor Day�No Classes 11/21 Last Day for Instructor Withdrawals for Fall 2008 9/30 Rosh Hashanah�Classes in Session* 11/26 Thanksgiving Recess Begins�No Classes 10/9 Yom Kippur�Classes in Session* 12/1 Classes Resume 10/13 Columbus Day�No Classes 12/5 Deadline to Apply for December Graduation 10/14 No Tuesday Classes�Hold Monday 10/8 Classes 12/16 Grades Distributed to Students Online 10/17 Mid-Term Grades Distributed to Students Online 12/15 Winter Recess Begins 11/3 Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with Grade of �W� *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. ~