Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

CDEC-1313-001 Curriculum Resources for Early Childhood

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Course Description

A study of fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs for children.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 

Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Education, Carol Gestwicki, WADSWORTH

Supplies

\ Must have access to a computer, printer with internet access.  Must have paper, pens, pencils in order to complete written assignments.

Student Performance

\ A study of the fundamentals of curriculum design and implementation in developmentally appropriate programs of children.

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\ 1. Define developmentally appropriate practices.

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\ 2. Describe the process of child-centered curriculum development.

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\ 3. Develop guidelines for creating developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments.

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\ 4.Apply an understanding of teacher roles in early childhood classrooms.

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\ 5. Prepare a developmentally appropriate schedule including routines and transitions.

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\ 6. Select, plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.

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Expected Student Behavior

\ The student will maintain the good manners and responsible behavior that reflects the position of respect a teacher will hold in the lives of young people.

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\ 1. Use excellent communication skills.

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\ 2. Use respectful language with instructor, youth and peers.

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\ 3. The use of phones, texting, emails and other communication tools will be agreed upon in class by instructor and students.

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\ 4. Food and drinks are allowed in this classroom.

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\ 5. Leave each classroom clean and neat.

Grading Criteria

\ 25% Chapter summaries

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\ 50% Curriculum Project

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\ 25% Final Essay - The Role of the Teacher

Attendance

\ Student and instructor will meet by appointment.  Student will be responsible for phoning or emailing each week. The student will be responsible for keeping all deadlines met online and in person for course assignments.

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Additional Information

\ 25% Chapter Summaries:

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\ After reading each chapter write a summary of your ideas. Include a specific heading:

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\ Vocabulary

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\ Key Reseachers on Topic

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\ Websites to Support Content of Chapter

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\ Summary of Material

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\ Next Steps

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\ 50% Curriculum Project:

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\ Research and plan a two week "camp" for school age children.  Time frame for 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday - Friday. Ages to cover - one group of Kindergarten Ages to 2nd grade and one group of 3rd to 5th grade. 

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\ Elements of Project:

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\ Schedule for daily activities to last two full weeks to include activities, routines and transitions.

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\ Plan for indoor spaces - room arrangements, centers, bulletin boards or wall spaces, to match the curriculum plans.

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\ Plan for outdoor spaces - play yard arrangements, centers, signs, materials to match the curriculum plans.

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\ Select and compile learning experiences for indoor and outdoor activities for both age groups that exemplify developmentally appropriate and educationally valuable goals.  This will include lesson plans and materials lists for the two weeks of the project.

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\ 25% Essay - The Role of the Teacher

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\ In this written response to the course project discuss the definition of developmentally appropriate practices. Include a reflection on the main project and the role of the teacher who uses a child-centered curriculum plan.  Evaluate the growth of your understanding concerning how a curriculum grows and evolves as you gain knowledge and experience.

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