SUNY ORANGE Education Department COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE #: EDU 111 TF NAME: Childhood Health and Safety INSTRUCTOR: Carol Diemer SEMESTER: Fall 2008 PHONE: 914-805-5091 OFFICE: Classroom EMAIL: carol.diemer@sunyorange.edu HOURS: 30 minutes prior to class carol.diemer@gmail.com COURSE DESCRIPTION Topics include: physical and emotional needs of infants and children; development of healthy physical self-concept; chronic and communicable diseases; immunizations; first aid; teething and dental health; accident prevention; recognition and prevention of sexual abuse; identifying problems and screening techniques for vision and hearing; nutritional needs, appropriate menus and meal planning. A grade of C or better is required to continue and graduate in the AAS/Certificate program. 3 credits RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAMS This course is part of the AAS in Early Childhood Education, 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. Identify ways to minimize risks to the health, safety and well-being of the children. a. Identify indoor and outdoor hazards to children and how these hazards may be eliminated or managed in a childcare environment. b. Understand the value of monitoring environmental hazards on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. 2. Describe safety policies for response to childhood accidents and injuries. --Recite the ABC's of emergency assessment; describe possible emergency situations that may occur in a group care situation and the appropriate responses including appropriate First Aid responses. 3. Explain how to maximize the nutritional status and minimize the nutritional risk for children. a. Identify all six areas found in the Food Pyramid for children, to read and analyze a food labels, total caloric intake, as well as calculate percentage of fat, carbohydrate, and protein in diet. b. Describe areas of concern when feeding infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age children. 4. Define and discuss health policies as a tool for health prevention, protection, and promotion. a. Describe the importance of early assessment and intervention in health matters in children, list appropriate methods of assessment and explain the importance of maintaining up-to-date health records. b. Explain the mechanisms of the spread of communicable disease and procedures to prevent it. c. Explain the importance of immunizations and keeping immunization health records. d. Describe the symptoms, preventative strategies, and appropriate care for at least five (5) common childhood illnesses. 5. Describe ways in which education of children, parents and caregivers can be used as a tool for children�s health promotion and risk reduction. REQUIRED TEXT Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education, Cathie Robertson, (Delmar), 3rd ed. COURSE CONTENT * Holistic Environmental Approach * Safe Environment * Indoor Safety * Outdoor Safety * Emergency Response Procedures * Basic Nutrition in Early Childhood * Protecting Good Nutrition * Providing Good Nutrition * Menu Planning/Food Safety * Promoting Good Health * Tools for Promoting Good Health * Prevention of Illness * Supportive Health Care * Child Maltreatment * Children with Disabilities * Creating Linkages MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES/GRADING SYSTEM * Four (4) Quizzes 30% * News Article Summary 15% * Healthy Snack Presentation 15% * Childhood Disease Report Presentation 15% * Safety, Health or Nutrition Lesson Plan 15% * Notes on Guest Speaker 5% * Attendance/Participation 5% 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. 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. Grade point reductions will be given for late work according to specific course/assignment guidelines. 4. Attendance is critical. Each unexcused absence beyond ONE will reduce your final average by six (6) points per week (two points per class). 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, and exams are YOUR responsibility to obtain/schedule. 7. Make-up assessments will be given only for excused absences and must be scheduled and administered as close to the original date as possible. 8. Students may withdraw themselves and receive a �W� during the first 10 weeks of the semester. 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 DISABILITIES If you have a documented disability and anticipate needing accommodations in this course, please make arrangements to meet with me soon. Please request that the Advocate for Services to Students with Disabilities send a letter verifying your disability. To receive help, contact 341-4000. CELL PHONE POLICY 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 educational process or promote an unethical situation. Instructors reserve the right to regulate the monitoring of such devices as necessary. 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. PLAGIARISM Any student or organization found to have committed or 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 cybercheating 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. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT RESOURCES 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. 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.** CHRONOLOGY OF STUDY EDU 111 TF Fall 2008 CLASS TOPIC ASSIGNMENT 8/26 Ch 1 Holistic Environmental Approach Read Ch 1, News Article Due 9/9 Ch 2 Safe Environment Read Ch 2 Ch 3 Indoor Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/2 Ch 3 Indoor Safety Read Ch 3 Ch 4 Outdoor Safety Read Ch 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/9 Ch 5 Emergency Response Procedures Study for Exam 1 GUEST SPEAKER Read Ch 5 NEWS ARTICLE SUMMARIES DUE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/16 EXAM 1�CH. 1-5 Read Ch 6 and 7 Ch 6 Basic Nutrition in EC Analysis/Snack Due 9/30 Ch 7 Protecting Good Nutrition --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/23 Ch 8 Providing Good Nutrition Read Ch 8 and 9 Ch 9 Menu Planning/Food Safety --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9/30 HEALTHY SNACK DUE Read Ch 10/Weekly Menu Due 10/21 Study for Exam 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10/7 EXAM 2�CH. 6-9 Read Ch 11/Disease Reports Due 11/4 Ch 10 Promoting Good Health --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10/14 NO CLASSES: MONDAY CLASSES TONIGHT --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10/21 Ch 11 Tools for Promoting Good Health Read Ch 12 WEEKLY MENU DUE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10/28 Ch 12 Prevention of Illness Read Ch 13 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11/4 DISEASE REPORTS DUE Read Ch 14/Study for Exam 3 Ch 13 Supportive Health Care --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11/11 EXAM 3�CH. 10-13 Read Ch 15 Ch 14 Child Maltreatment Lesson Plans Due 11/25 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11/18 Ch 15 Children with Disabilities Read Ch 16 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11/25 LESSON PLAN DUE/SHARE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------12/2 Ch 16 Creating Linkages Study for Exam 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Week of 12/9 Exam Week EXAM 4�CH. 14-16