Special Topics in Advanced Child Care Practices Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Rochelle Fouts (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

rlfouts@actx.edu

Phone

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

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Course

CDEC-1294-001 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 tak

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 Responsibilities

Log 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

Grading Criteria

Attendance at all scheduled classes = 25% of Final Grade
Professional Resource File = 30% of Final Grade
Weekly Learning Activites = 20% of Final Grade
Final Exam = 25% 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.

This is a hybrid course. Part of the instruction will be online and then we will meet as a class on the following Tuesday’s in the Allied Health Building Room 139 from 5:30-9:30pm: June 12, 19, and 26. July 10, 17, 24, and 31.

The online portion of the course will run from Tuesday afternoon through Monday evening at 11pm.

Calendar

Module #

& Week Of:

Assignments & Notes

In Class Meetings

The modules open on Tuesday afternoons and close on Monday nights at 11pm

Module #1 & 2

Week of June 12^th

CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Read Part 1: The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program Pages 1-8

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.

Purchase an expandable portfolio file system with at least 26 pockets and take to class next week.

We will meet for class on Tuesday, June 12 on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 5:30-9:30pm.

Module #3 & 4

Week of June 19th

CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Competency Goal #1 To establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment

Write Competency Goal #1 Essay.

We will meet for class on Tuesday, June 19 on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 5:30-9:30pm.

Your autobiography is due.

Module #5 & 6

Week of June 26th

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.

CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Competency Goal #2To advance physical and intellectual competence,

Write Competency Goal #2 Essay.

We will meet for class on Tuesday, June 26 on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 5:30-9:30pm.

Module #7 & 8

July 3rd

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.

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.

Weekly Plan due next week.

Competency Goal #1 & 2 Essay due.

Module #9 & 10

Week of July 10^th

CDA Infant/Toddler or the CDA Preschool Booklet -- Competency Goal #4 To establish positive and productive relationships with families

Write Competency Goal #4 Essay.

Collect Supporting Documentation for Competency Goal #4 & place in PRF.

We will meet for class on Tuesday, July 10th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 5:30-9:30pm.

Competency Goal #3 Essay, the phonological awareness activities, the 9 learning activities, and the literature list are due.

Module #11 & 12

Week of July 17^th

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.

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.

We will meet for class on Tuesday, July 17^th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 5:30-9:30pm.

Module #13 & 14

Week of July 24th

Complete the Functional Areas Checklist and place in PRF.

We will meet for class on Tuesday, July 24^th on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 5:30-9:30pm.

Module #15 & 16

Week of July 31st

Final Exam will be taken in class.

Final Project Presentations for CDEC 2264 Advanced Practicum in Childcare.

We will meet for class on Tuesday, July 31^st on West Campus in the Allied Health Building Classroom #139 from 5:30-9:30pm.

Your PRF will be returned to you in class.

Additional Information

Syllabus Created on:

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