Child Guidance Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

CDEC-1319-001 Child Guidance

Prerequisites

Course Description

An exploration of common behavior problems of young children in child care settings. Emphasis on positive guidance techniques for effective behavior management. Practical application through direct participation in an early childhood setting.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Miller, Darla Ferris. Positive Child Guidance, 7th edition, Thomas Delmar Learning, 2013.

ISBN  978-1-111-83340-4 and an access code for Blackboard Edition Mindlink.  Students will also need to have access to a computer with broad band internet service.

Supplies

\ Pens, pencils, paper.  Students will also need to have access to a computer with broad band internet service, computer printer, and paper.

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Student Performance

\ 1. Summarize theories related to child guidance.
\ 2. Explain how appropriate guidance promotes autonomy, self-discipline, and life-long skills in children.
\ 3. Recognize the impact and influence of families and culture in guiding children.
\ 4. Promote development of positive self-concept and pro-social behaviors in children.
\ 5. Apply appropriate guidance techniques to specific situations relating to children’s behaviors.
\ 6. Demonstrate skills in helping children resolve conflicts.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

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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

\ Students are expected to follow all policies and procedures of Amarillo College.

Grading Criteria

GRADING:  A maximum of 700 points will be possible.

                                                                                                                        Final Grades:

Grade Point Distribution:

Weekly assignments/activities         100 points                                                        630-700  =A

Articles (2 @ 50 each)                          50 points                                                           560-629  =B

Observation Activities                         150 points                                                         490-559  =C

4 exams @ 100 each                         400 points                                                         420-489  =D                                                                         

Total points                                          700 points                                                      Below 420 =F

Things to know and remember:

• There is peer tutoring available to you at no cost. Tell the instructor if you need assistance.
• The last day to drop this course is November 20, 2013.
• Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require a special arrangement in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services at 371-5436 as soon as possible.

Exams: 400 points
There will be a total of 4 exams throughout the semester.  Each exam will be worth a total of 100 points.

Articles: 100 points (2 @ 50 points each)
Throughout the semester, students will research a current article.  The article should be current (2010 – 2013), and taken from professional journals, highly regarded magazines, or from respectable Internet WEB sites.  If you have any doubt about the source of your article, please check with the instructor.
The article needs to address a topic related to the guidance of young children.  Find specific topics of interest to you, and then search for information about those topics to share with the class.  A written summary of the article will be required for credit. A drop box for articles will be set up so that all students have access to all of the articles.  The summary should include the following:
• Title of journal, magazine, newspaper. 
• Title of article and author
• Date of publication
• A summary statement about the author’s main message.
• What did you learn from reading the article?
• Was the article of value to you? If so, how?

Observation activities: 150 points (2 hours of observing young children)
Observe for 2 hours in a classroom or daycare serving children ages 3-10.  After we have finished Chapter 4, “How to Observe Children”. I will give you a specific assignment in which you will observe young children, write up your findings, and submit a written account of what you actually observed. 

Weekly Assignments: 100 points
Assignments will consist of case studies or chapter questions.  There will be ten assignments throughout the semester with appropriate drop boxes provided for the answers.  It is important to read and understand the directions before completing the task, and to keep in mind exactly what the assignments is asking you to do.

Attendance

Attendance and participation: 5 points will be deducted for each unexcused absence, and 3 points will be deducted for each late arrival or early departure. Students are expected to participate in class discussions.

Class will meet in person from  5:30 – 7:00 on the following dates: August 26, October 7, and November 11.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ To satisfactorily complete this course, the student will:

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\ 1. Attend class on the scheduled dates.

\ 2. Read the assigned chapters in the book and view Power Points and/or course videos.

\ 3. Complete weekly learning activities (i.e. drop boxes, articles, and other assigned activities) on time.  Late assignments will result in lowering the grade one letter grade for each week it is late.

\ 4. Complete observation time and turn in required notes.

\ 5. Satisfactorily complete exams with 70% mastery or above.
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