SUNY ORANGE/ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Education Department COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE #: EDU 203 FH NAME: Child Care Curriculum Dev/Field Experience 1 INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer Mirecki SEMESTER: Fall 2012 PHONE: 341-4367 OFFICE: Library 220 EMAIL: jennifer.mirecki@sunyorange.edu HOURS: As posted, or by appointment REQUIREMENTS Refer to Field Experience Handbook online at www.sunyorange.education for specific requirements in this course. You are also required to have: * Completed physical exam on official DSS form * TB test results * State Central Registry Clearance * Fingerprint Clearance 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 in 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 SUNY Orange. In this course, they will become familiar with planning specific elements of early child education programs, and improve their skills in working with young children. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to take Field Placement 2 and further classroom skills. PREREQUISITES: EDU 101, EDU 102, EDU 111, and permission of instructor/coordinator. COREQUISITE: EDU 201 TEXTS Required Developmentally Appropriate Curriculua: Best Practices in Early Childhood Education, Kostelnik, Soderman & Whiren, Pearson (2011), 5th ed. Recommended Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Gestwicki, (Cengage), 4th ed. MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS/ACTIVITIES Students will be responsible for: 1. Completion of 90 hours of field work 2. Reflective journals 3. Lesson Plans with accompanying materials, written, presented in class, and executed in field placement 4. Other projects, written exercises, and papers, as assigned 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. GRADING SYSTEM Grades will be based on: * 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 * Quality of the reflective journal entries, lesson plans and other assignments * Successful participation in weekly seminars on campus. 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. A C- or lower would mean that you would have to repeat this class the following Fall semester, thereby postponing graduation from this program, by a full year. GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION 1. Seminar attendance is essential, and one unexcused absence may result in an Instructor withdrawal. If an emergency arises please call my office. 2. 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. 3. 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� at the discretion of the instructor. All others receive a final mark which may be A, B, C, D, F or ZF. (A grade of ZF will be assigned to students who stop attending before the end of the 10th week of the semester and do not withdraw themselves or receive an instructor withdrawal.) 4. Changes in topics, due dates, assignments or presentations may occur due to unforeseen circumstances with or without prior notice. 5. Students are responsible for determining and proving the credibility and accuracy of the information they use in course assignments, and cannot reasonably assume the lack of errors or inaccuracies particularly in such online sources as Wikipedia. 6. 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.� 7. Due dates are serious. Late work will not be accepted. 8. Please remember to keep a copy of ALL of your assignments for your own personal files. 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. CHRONOLOGY OF STUDY EDU 203 FH Fall 2012 Date Topics/Chapters Covered Assignments Due for NEXT Class 8/27 Roles of Student Teacher, Cooperating Teacher & Supervisor Read Chapter 1& 2 (p.37-55) DAP Practice Time Sample or Class list log Getting to Know you Activity 9/3 LABOR DAY � NO CLASSES 9/10 Teaching Strategies/Share Getting To Know You Activities Read Chapter 2 (p. 56-67 )Journal #1 9/17 Cycle of Learning/ Effective Read Alouds Read Aloud Lesson Plan Transition Assignment Part 1 9/24 Transitions/Effective Praise Read Chapter 3 Share Read Alouds Running Record of �Small Group Activity� Transition Assignment Part 2 10/1 Planning for Small Groups/Lesson Planning Read Chapter 9 Journal #2 Flannel Board Assignment (Due 10/15) 10/8 COLUMBUS DAY � NO CLASSES 10/9 MEET TUESDAY FOR MONDAY CLASS (No Tuesday Classes) Read Chapter 4 Art Complete p.120 #2 a,b or c Art Experience (Due 10/22) Flannel Board Assignment 10/15 Planning and Implementing Group Time Activities Journal #3 Share Flannel Boards Art Experience 10/22 Share Art Activities Read Music Article 1st Choice (Due 11/5) 10/29 Music and Movement Read Chapter 5 Complete: p. 158 #2 a Music &Movement Experience (Due 11/12) Journal #4 1st Choice Activity 11/5 Centers/Daily Schedule Center Assignment Due (11/26) Music and Movement Experience 11/12 Share Music and Movement Activities Read Chapter 6 (pgs. 161-169) Journal #5 2nd Choice Activity (Due 12/3) 11/19 Discipline in DAP classrooms (Child Guidance) Center Assignment 11/26 Share Center Assignments Read Chapter 13 �Substitute for a Day� 2nd Choice Activity 12/3 Physical Education Journal #6 Time Sheet TBA Semester Evaluation/Reflections *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.**