Practicum – Management Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

CDEC-2265-001 Practicum – Management

Prerequisites

Course Description

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

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Department Expectations

End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 20 hrs practicum)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Leaders and Supervisors

\ Author:  Sciarra

\ Publisher: Cengage

\ If purchasing this textbook, please get the newest version or edition.  If borrowing, any edition will be accepted.

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Supplies

Paper, pencils, pens. Ability to download electronic versions. Other supply needs will be discussed in class.

Student Performance

\ 1. Analyze the planning functions of an administrator.
\ 2. Evaluate the operational functions of an administrator.
\ 3. Interpret the supervisory functions of an administrator.
\ 4. Summarize the evaluation funations in an early care and education program.
\ 5. Explore methods of effective communication.
\ 6. Utilize skills in speaking, writing, computatuion, amd computer utilization.

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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

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

Grading Criteria

92-100 = A

82-91 = B

70-81 = C

60-69 = D

Below 60 = F

10% Attendance to class lecture in conjunction with ADMIN I   CDEC 2326

90% Completion of practicum hours and leadership project.  Hours needed - 240 clock hours regarding leadership.

Attendance

Attendance is necessary for the successful completion of this course. Attendance is 10% of the course grade.  If you are going to be absent contact the instructor as soon as possible.

This course is tied to the CDEC 2326 course.  They both meet in the same place at the same time for instruction.  West Campus Allied Health Room 139 at 5:30 - 7:30 pm on Monday nights.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ This course will require @ 20 hours of observation each week for a total of 240 hours of observation regarding leadeship in early childhood programs.

\ There are specific forms and a chart of hours of observation that must be turned in to recieve credit for the course.

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