WCAH 145
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CDEC-1196-001 Special Topics in Administration for Programs for Young Children
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
(1 sem hr; 1 lec)
Online Course
None (on-line articles will serve as the text for this course)
Computer and Internet access
1. Learn about various types of qualilty early childhood programs.
2. Learn about standards and research relating to quality early childhood programs.
3. Explore various quality early childhood programs.
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".
1. Complete all assignments on time.
2. Participate in on-line activities.
3. Read assigned articles.
4. Complete final project.
On-line discussion forum postings: 25%
Article summary assignments: 25%
Final Project: 50%
A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=59 or below
You will be expected to attend class weekly (log-in to the course). Assignments are your responsibility and are expected to be turned in on time. Failure to do so will result in a lower grade.
Week 1: NAEYC & Finding quality care
Week 2: Signs of quality preschools & Defining quality programs
Week 3: Features of quality childcare & Teachers in quality programs
Week 4: Texas minimum licensing standards & Teacher-child ratios
Week 5: Requirements of quality programs & Family Involvement
Week 6: Examples of quality programs & Quality care checklist
Week 7: Quality Rating Systems & Professional development
Week 8: An ideal quality program & Final Project
All assignments are due on Sundays by 11.59 pm. Discussion forums are designed to simulate an in-class discussion and cannot be completed after the due date. Discussion forums not completed by due date will receive a score of zero. Article summaries may be completed after the due date for reduced credit. Final project due Sunday, May 7, by 11:59 pm. No late projects will be accepted, for any reason.
This course is designed to help you learn about the importance of quality early childhood programs. You will read information from articles and websites supporting the need for a quality early childhood programs. We will explore various view-points on how quality programs impact children, teachers and families. On-line participation and interaction is essential for your success in this course.
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