West Campus Allied Health Room 134
Office hours are by appointment only.
I find most communications and help can be done by phone and by working with us both on our computers at the same time for online courses.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
CDEC-1294-002 Special Topics in Advanced Child Care Practices
<p>Corequisite: CDEC 2264</p>
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 ResourcesStudent Resources Website
(2 sem hr; 2 lec)
Hybrid
The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards: Infant-Toddler Edition -- 2013 Copyright Edition ISBN 0988965011
OR the
The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards: Preschool Edition-- 2013 Copyright Edition ISBN 0988965003
Book can be purchased at AC Bookstore on West Campus.
or
The student will need access to the internet and Blackboard Learning for other resources needed during the semester.
The student will need to purchase a notebook, dividers with tabs and plastic sheets for the CDA Professional Portfolio.
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".
Grading:
Grading Scale Grade: Total Points
A = 100 -- 90 700 – 601 = A
B = 89 -- 80 600 – 501 = B
C = 79 -- 70 500 – 401 = C
D = 69 – 60 400 – 301 = D
F = 59 and below 300 or below = F
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 in the Allied Health Building Room 130 on West Campus.
The Professional Portfolio is due by Thursday, May 4.. Please bring to class completed. Graded portfolios will be available for pick up at Region 16 after the semester ends fopr EHS/HS students.
The online portion of the course will run week to week from Thursdays to Wednesdays.
First Class Meeting – Jan. 19, West Campus, Allied Health Building, Room 130 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Overview of Course and Coexisting Course [CDEC 2264] Online Demonstration
Thursday, Feb. 2 Class Meeting Date
Thursday, Feb. 16 Class Meeting Date
March 2 Class Meeting Date
March 23 Class Meeting Date
April 6 Class Meeting Date
Thursday, April 23, Class Meeting Date
Thursday, May 4 Last Class Meeting Date
We have had several questions about student tutorials for Blackboard, so I want to make everyone aware of what is available:
1. There is a link to a CTL Webpage of Student Resources on the AC Connect Portal Homepage under Announcements.
2. There is a tab in Blackboard that is available to students and is called “Student Tools”in the upper right-hand corner of the Blackboard page.
Please view the following video for information and visuals on how to access these resources:
http://screencast.com/t/mlEwBH4f4ah2
our participation in class and online helps you learn more and makes the class more interesting.
You need to schedule time during each week to complete your coursework online. Class time will be for assistance and questions to help students be successful.
Feel free to ask questions -- I’m here to help you.
Honesty, integrity, and respect will guide this course. You are expected to treat all participants with respect at all times. In discussing controversial issues, it is important that students feel comfortable expressing their opinion, yet it is imperative that students refrain from using derogatory or offensive language.
Read assigned chapters, view the chapter power point presentations, and participate in discussion forums every week.
Complete weekly learning activities and exams over course content.
Attend any scheduled in class meetings.
Keep in mind that grades are not given. Grades are earned based on student performance. Please note the requirements for earning the grade you desire and act accordingly throughout the semester. If you complete the coursework in a timely fashion, there isn’t a reason for you not to successfully complete this course.
Assignments and exams are due on the dates stated.
Late work and make-up assignments/exams are up to the instructor’s discretion. Most likely after a module closes, late work and make-up work will not be accepted. However, if permission is granted, assignments will lose 20% of their original value each day an assignment is late.
Discussion forums will not be available to post to after the date/time deadline. Please read carefully and be aware of when things are due.
Should you need to drop the course, the last date to do so is April 19, 2017. Prior to this date you need to notify the instructor you wish to drop the course so the instructor can start the process.
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