Practicum - Advanced Child Care Practices Syllabus for 2011-2012
Return to Syllabus List
Instructor Information
Instructor
Rochelle Fouts (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>806-371-5206</p>Office Location
Dutton Hall 102
Office Hours
During the Fall & Spring semester, I am available in the office from 9am-11am, Monday-Thursday. If these times do not work for you, please contact me and we will find a time that works!
During the Summer, I am available by appointment only in the office. But, we can schedule a phone or virtual meeting anytime!
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:
Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
Privacy Statement
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
Course
CDEC-2264-002 Practicum - Advanced Child Care Practices
Prerequisites
Corequisite: CDEC 1294
Course Description
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.
Student Resources Student Resources Website
Department Expectations
\N
Occupational License Disclaimer
Hours
(2 sem hrs; 20 hrs practicum)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Curriculum and Development in Early Education, by Carol Gestwicki
Fourth Edition, Wadsworth Cengage Learning
There is also an online companion for students to access publisher materials and the log-in information comes with the book.
Supplies
\ The student will also need access to the internet and ANGEL Learning for other resources needed during the semester.
Student Performance
- \
- \ Observe young children on a weekly basis. \
- \ Collect information regarding administration of classroom duties. \
- \ Collect information regarding support of child and family members. \
- \ Compare and contrast the quality of interactions between adult and child. \
- \ Show evidence of high quality in classrooms observed. \
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
\N
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria
Completion of 320 clock hours of classroom observation = 25% of Final Grade
Weekly Quizzes = 20% of Final Grade
Attendance at all scheduled classes = 15% of Final Grade
Completion of all External Learning Experience forms = 15% of Final Grade
Participation in Weekly Online Discussions = 15% of Final Grade
Final Project = 10% of Final Grade
Grading Scale
A = 100 -- 90
B = 89 -- 80
C = 79 -- 70
D = 69 -- 65
F = 64 -- 0
Attendance
Attend class regularly and promptly. Attendance is vitally important for the successful completion of this course, especially since there are only seven in-class sessions.
This is a hybrid course. Part of the instruction will be online and then we will meet as a class on the following Wednesday’s in the Allied Health Building Room 139 from 6:00-8:00pm: February 8, February 29, April 4, April 25, and May 9. We will meet for class on January 18th and March 21st on the Washington Street Campus.
The online portion of the course will run from Tuesday afternoon through Monday evening at 11pm.
Calendar
|
Module # |
Reading Assignments |
Online |
In Class Meetings |
|
Module #1
January 16 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 1 -- Defining Developmentally Appropriate Practice
|
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 1 Quiz |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, January, 18th on the Washington Street Campus in Lynn Library, 2nd Floor from 6-8pm. |
|
Module #2
January 23 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 2 -- Understanding Play: Its Importance in Developmentally Appropriate Practice
|
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 2 Quiz |
|
|
Module #3
January 30 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 3: Planning for Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 3 Quiz |
|
|
Module #4
February 6 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 4: A Consideration of Various Curriculum |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 4 Quiz |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, February 8th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm.
External Learning Experience: Job Related Learning Objectives Form Due!
External Learning Experience: Training Agreement Form Due!
|
|
Module #5
February 13 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 5: Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Infants |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 5 Quiz |
|
|
Module #6
February 20 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 6: Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Toddlers |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 6 Quiz |
|
|
Module #7
February 27 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 7: Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Preschoolers |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 7 Quiz |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, February 29th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm. |
|
Module #8
March 5 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 8: Developmentally Appropriate Physical Environments: For Primary-Age Children |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 8 Quiz |
|
|
Week of March 12-16, 2012 -- Spring Break!! |
|||
|
Module #9
March 19 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 9: Developmentally Appropriate Social/Emotional Environments: For Infants
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 10: Developmentally Appropriate Social/Emotional Environments: For Toddlers |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 9 Quiz
Chapter 10 Quiz |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, March 21st on Washington Street Campus in Durrett 113 (Education Office) from 6-8pm. We will be visiting the Writing Center as well this evening.
|
|
Module #10
March 26 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 11: Developmentally Appropriate Social/Emotional Environments: For Preschoolers |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 11 Quiz |
|
|
Module #11
April 2 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 12: Developmentally Appropriate Social/Emotional Environments: For Primary-Age Children |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 12 Quiz |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, April 4th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm.
Final Project Presentation requirements and expectations will be given in class. |
|
Module #12
April 9 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 13: Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive/Language/Literacy Environments: For Infants |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 13 Quiz |
|
|
Module #13
April 16 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 14: Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive/Language/Literacy Environments: For Toddlers |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 14 Quiz |
|
|
Module #14
April 23 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 15: Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive/Language/Literacy Environments: For Preschoolers |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 15 Quiz |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, April 25th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm.
|
|
Module #15
April 30 |
Read Developmentally Appropriate Practice by Gestwicki 4th Edition: Chapter 16: Developmentally Appropriate Cognitive/Language/Literacy Environments: For Primary-Age Children |
Discussion/ Reflection
Chapter 16 Quiz |
|
|
Module #16
Finals Week
May 7 |
|
|
We will meet for class on Wednesday, May 9th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm. External Learning Experience: Student Evaluation Form Due! External Learning Experience: Student Objective Report Form Due! Completed Observation Record Due (time, dates and signatures) Final Project Presentations |
Additional Information
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM