Class Syllabus by kim scaggs

ECE310-26606 Introduction to Early Childhood Education

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Study of early childhood learning theories, developmentally appropriate materials, classroom arrangement, observational techniques, and curriculum planning.

Grading Policy and Scale:

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Based on %age of total points

A = 92-100%

B = 84-91%,

C = 76-83%

D = 68-75%

M W F 11:00am-11:50am Swain 213

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Semester/Year: 2024 Fall

Campus Connection Course Dates: 08/26/2024 - 12/20/2024

Mode of Delivery: On Campus Face to Face

Attendance Policy

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University Attendance Policy
Minot State's attendance policy is posted here: http://www.minotstateu.edu/records/pages/policy-class-attendance.shtml

Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth Through Age 8, Fourth Edition (Fully Revised and Updated)

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9781938113956

Naeyc

2021-08-01

4th

Late Work

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Late work may be graded with a 20% deduction if arrangements have not been made ahead of time. Assignments handed in more than one week after the scheduled due date will be accepted only if the student has communicated with the instructor. Please see me AHEAD OF TIME if you anticipate any major issues in meeting deadlines.

After Mid-Term Grades have been posted October 21st, late and missed work for the first half of the semester will only be accepted until the following Friday, November 1st. After that, no late or missed work from the first half of the semester will be accepted.

Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education

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(OER: Text is available online in BlackBoard for this course)

Jennifer Paris, Kristen Beeve, & Clint Springer

College of the Canyons

2018

Important Dates & Attendance Policy

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Labor Day: Monday, September 2 (University Closed)

Assessment Day: Monday, September 16 (No classes before 3:00pm)

Mid-Term Grades: Monday, October 21

Veteran's Day: Monday, November 11 (University Closed)

Thanksgiving Vacation: Wednesday-Friday, 27-29 (University Closed Thursday)

Final Exam Date and Time: Wednesday, December 18 (all assignments due by noon)

Student Learning Outcomes

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>SLO 2.1: Students will describe developmentally appropriate practice.

>SLO 2.2: Students will relate the development and implementation of curriculum instruction based on knowledge of individual children and community to current ECE curriculum programs and practices.

>SLO 7.1: Students will describe the historical, philosophical, and social foundations of early childhood education.

>SLO 7.2: Students will relate historical, philosophical, and social foundations of early childhood education to current practice in early childhood education.

Course Objectives

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>Identify the theories and authorities that have shaped the early childhood field.

>Develop a personal philosophy of early childhood education, verbally and in writing. (A, R, K; InTasc 4.1, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3; Diversity, Assessment, 21st Century Skills; NAEYC 6a; ESPB 50037.8)

>Research an issue in early childhood education (A, R, K; InTasc 1.1, 2.1, 3.2, 4.1; Diversity, Assessment, 21st Century Skills; NAEYC 1, 6; ISTE 1a, 3; ESPB 50037.4)

>Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of developmentally appropriate practice which emphasize the study of typical and atypical child development to include the physical, social, emotional, language, cognitive, and aesthetic development of young children through age 8 by choosing early childhood activities for ages Birth 3-8. (A, R, K; InTasc 2.1, 4.2, 7.1, 7.2, 8.2, ; Diversity, Assessment, 21st Century Skills; NAEYC 1, 5; ESPB 50037.1; ESPB 50037.4; ISTE 2a, 2b, 3; ESPB 50037.1)

>Produce and teach early childhood lessons and thematic unit plans. (A, R, K; InTasc 2.14.1, 4.2, 5.2, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8.2, 8.3; Diversity, Assessment, 21st Century Skills; NAECY 5, 6a; ISTE 1a, 2a, 2b, 3; ESPB 50037.4, ESPB 50037.6)

Design a classroom, including room arrangement and developmentally appropriate materials.