Special Topics in Advanced Child Care Practices Syllabus for 2011-2012
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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
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Course
CDEC-1294-002 Special Topics in Advanced Child Care Practices
Prerequisites
Corequisite: CDEC 2264
Course Description
Study of advanced skills in the early childhood setting for teachers and administrators. Content addresses 13 functional areas of quality child care, current research, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors.
Student Resources Student Resources Website
Department Expectations
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Hours
(2 sem hr; 2 lec)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ CDA Infant/Toddler or Preschool booklet; purchased at AC Bookstore on West Campus
\\ Minimum Standards for Licensed Day Care; purchased at AC Bookstore on West Campus
Supplies
The student will also need access to the internet and ANGEL Learning for other resources needed during the semester.
The student will also need to purchase an expandable portfolio file system with at least 26 pockets to take to c
Student Performance
\ Study the requirements of the CDA credential.
\\ Collect evidence of high quality to meet requirements of CDA credential.
\\ Organize and provide evidence of all requirements met in a portfolio.
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
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Grading Criteria
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Attendance at all scheduled classes = 25% of Final Grade
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Professional Resource File = 50% of Final Grade
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Final Exam = 25% of Final Grade
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Grading Scale
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A = 100 -- 90
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B = 89 -- 80
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C = 79 -- 70
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D = 69 -- 65
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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
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Module # & Week Of: |
Assignments & Notes |
In Class Meetings |
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Module #1
January 16 |
CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Read Part 1: The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program Pages 1-8
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We will meet for class on Wednesday, January, 18th on Washington Campus in the Lynn Library Classroom #216 from 6-8pm. |
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Module #2
January 23 |
CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Read Part 2: Eligibility and Documentation Requirements Pages 9-36 Write your Autobiography according to the guidelines outlined in the CDA Manual. The Autobiography must be type-written, 1 inch margins, Times New Roman 12 point font and 250-350 words in length. |
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Module #3
January 30 |
Purchase an expandable portfolio file system with at least 26 pockets and take to class next week. |
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Module #4
February 6 |
CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Competency Goal #1 Toestablish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment Write Competency Goal #1 Essay. |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, February 8th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm. Your autobiography is due in class. |
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Module #5
February 13 |
Collect Supporting Documentation for Competency Goal #1 & place in PRF. The “weekly plan” needs to be completed on the template provided and will be due at the next class session. |
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Module #6
February 20 |
CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Competency Goal #2To advance physical and intellectual competence, Write Competency Goal #2 Essay. |
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Module #7
February 27 |
Collect Supporting Documentation for Competency Goal #2 & place in PRF. The “phonological awareness activities” and the “9 learning activities” need to be completed on the templates provided and will be due at the next class session.
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We will meet for class on Wednesday, February 29th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm. Weekly Plan due in class. Competency Goal #1 & 2 Essay due in class. |
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Module #8
March 5 |
CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- CompetencyGoal 3: To support social and emotional development and to provide positive guidance Write Competency Goal #3 Essay. Collect Supporting Documentation for Competency Goal #3 & place in PRF. The “literature list” needs to be completed on the template provided and will be due at the next class session.
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Week of March 12-16, 2012 -- Spring Break!! |
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Module #9
March 19 |
CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Competency Goal #4 To establish positive and productive relationships with families Write Competency Goal #4 Essay. |
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. Competency Goal #3 Essay, the phonological awareness activities, the 9 learning activities, and the literature list are due in class. |
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Module #10
March 26 |
Collect Supporting Documentation for Competency Goal #4 & place in PRF. |
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Module #11
April 2 |
CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Competency Goal #5 To ensure a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs Write Competency Goal #5 Essay. Collect Supporting Documentation for Competency Goal #5 & place in PRF. |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, April 4th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm.
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Module #12
April 9 |
CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Competency Goal #6To maintain a commitment to professionalism. Write Competency Goal #6 Essay. Collect Supporting Documentation for Competency Goal #6 & place in PRF. |
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Module #13
April 16 |
Complete the Functional Areas Checklist and place in PRF. |
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Module #14
April 23 |
Final Exam will be taken in class. |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, April 25th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm.
The Professional Resource File is Due. |
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Module #15
April 30 |
Use this week to prepare for the final presentations next week. |
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Module #16 Finals Week
May 7 |
Final Project Presentations for CDEC 2264 Advanced Practicum in Childcare. |
We will meet for class on Wednesday, May 9th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 6-8pm. Your PRF will be returned to you in class.
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Additional Information
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM