SUNY ORANGE/ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Education Department COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE #: EDU 203 FH NAME: Child Care Curriculum Dev/Field Experience 1 INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Carlson SEMESTER: Fall 2008 PHONE: 341-4354 OFFICE: Sarah Wells Room 106 EMAIL: nancy.carlson@sunyorange.edu HOURS: As posted, or by appointment REQUIREMENTS Refer to Field Placement Handbook for specific requirements in this course. You are also required to have: * Completed physical exam on official DSS form * TB test results * State Clearance Register form - results letter * Fingerprint results letter * Two (2) letters of recommendation COURSE DESCRIPTION AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM Students will have the opportunity to integrate the philosophy of early childhood education and curriculum as they intern in early childhood field sites throughout the county. Through supervision and guidance of a cooperating teacher at the agency, as well as with the college supervisor in a weekly seminar, the students= skills working with children will be improved. Students are required to fulfill at least six (6) hours per week at the field site and three hours in the college seminar each week of the semester. A grade of C or better is required for graduation. This course is part of the final stage in the education and training of early childhood practitioners at Orange. In this course, they will become familiar with planning specific elements of early child education programs, and improve their skills working with young children. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to take Field Placement II and further classroom skills. PREREQUISITES: PSY 101, EDU 101, EDU 102, EDU 111, EDU 201 and permission of Department Chair REQUIRED TEXT Educating Young Children: Active Learning Practices for Preschool and Child Care Programs, Hohmann & Weikart, High Scope Press (2002), 2nd ed. MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES Refer to Field Placement Handbook. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The student who successfully completes this course will be able to: 1. Plan short and long term themes and creative activities in early childhood education. 2. Implement and supervise curriculum themes in a developmentally appropriate manner. 3. Plan, supervise, and evaluate activities in all developmental areas. 4. Guide children in appropriate behavioral methods, self-discipline, and creative problem solving. 5. Assess individual development and plan or suggest appropriate intervention. 6. Communicate with other adults in a sensitive, respectful, and professional manner. 7. Participate in all mutually agreed upon aspects of the early childhood program at their site. 8. Exhibit responsibility in attendance, preparation, manner, self-evaluation, cooperation and communication. COURSE CONTENT 1. Roles of Student, Teacher, Cooperating Teacher, Supervisor 2. Active Learning�Construction 3. Positive Adult-Child Interactions 4. Positive Guidance and Conversation 5. Language and Literacy 6. Beyond Books 7. Creative Presentation 8. Creativity, Esthetics, DAP Art Experiences 9. Key Experiences in DAP Learning 10. Movement and Physical Education 11. Music 12. Discovery: Basis for Learning Technical Preparation 13. Power of Play 14. Discipline in DAP Classrooms EVALUATION AND REQUIREMENTS Approximately 60% of the final grade will be based on the evaluation of the student�s competency as demonstrated in the field placement site by observation and assessment of the cooperating teacher in collaboration with college supervisor. Approximately 40% of the grade will be based on the quality of the reflective journal entries, successful participation in weekly seminars on campus, the results of any practical assessments and/or special projects, resume, portfolio, resource files. Seminar attendance is essential, and one unexcused absence may result in an Instructor withdrawal. If an emergency arises please call my office. To withdraw, a student MUST make that request. Instructor withdrawals are done only in extraordinary circumstances. Dropping a class without going through the official procedures will result in a failing grade. Successful completion of this course can only occur with at least a grade of C. Anything below a C would eliminate the possibility of successfully completing the course, and of graduation. 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. 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 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 PHONE USAGE 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 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 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. 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. 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 203 FH Fall 2008 Date Topics/Chapters Covered Assignments Due for NEXT Class 8/25 - Roles of Student Teacher, Cooperating Teacher, Read Chapters 1 & 2 Supervisor Exercise 1 - Active Learning � Construction � Ch. 1 - Class Activity 9/1 LABOR DAY � NO CLASSES 9/8 - Positive Adult-Child Interactions � Ch. 2 Read Chapter 2 - Class Activity #2 Exercise 2 9/15 - Positive Guidance & Conversation � Ch. 2 Exercise 3 Read Chapter 11 9/22 - Language & Literacy � Ch. 11 Exercise 4 9/29 - Beyond Books � Ch. 11 - Class Activity #3 Review of Caldecott Book 10/6 Caldecott Review Due Read Chapter 10 Book Presentations 10/13 COLUMBUS DAY � NO CLASSES 10/14 MEET TUESDAY FOR MONDAY CLASS (No Tuesday Classes) - Creative Representation � Ch. 10 Mid-Term Evaluations - Book Due 10/20 - Creativity, Esthetics, DAP Art Experiences Art Presentations - Mid-Term Evaluations due Read Chapter 9 - Class Activity #5 10/27 - Key Experiences in DAP Learning � Ch. 9 Read Chapter 13 - Art Presentations Exercise 5 - Class Activity #4 11/3 - Movement & Physical Education � Ch. 13 Exercise 6 - Class Activity #6 Read Chapter 14 11/10 - Music � Ch. 14 - Class Activity #7 11/17 - Discovery: Basis for Learning Picture File Due Technical Preparation Date Topics/Chapters Covered Assignments Due for NEXT Class 11/24 - Picture File Due - Power of Play Video 12/1 - Discipline in DAP Classrooms Time Sheets Final Evaluation Site Evaluation 12/8 or TBA - Course Review & Assessments