Wellness of the Young Child Syllabus for 2016-2017
Return to Syllabus List

Instructor Information

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

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 Web Accessibility Policy Statement

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.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

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

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
• consult with the financial aid office if receiving financial aid
• consult with the Veterans Benefit Coordinator if receiving veteran benefits
• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
  • NOTE:  The Texas Education Code stipulates that students attending Texas institutions of higher education for the first time fall 2007 and later may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career, including courses from which transfer students have withdrawn at other Texas institutions of higher education. (Senate Bill 1231) Rule 4.10.

Privacy Statement

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 .

Course

TECA-1318-001 Wellness of the Young Child

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Assessment of Education al Progress position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth to age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. Course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

1. Describe the relationship between health, safety and nutrition.
2. Describe the basic principles of healthy behavior and guidance practices that influence health promotion, safe practices and disease prevention for young children.
3. Analyze principles of nutrition and the application to nutritional assessment.
4. Identify policy and regulatory requirements for nutrition.
5. Describe the role of physical fitness as it contributes to healthy behavior.
6. Evaluate and make recommendations for modifications of regulations regarding child’s safety, safety procedures, and children’s environments for safety.
7. Describe how physical, social, and emotional environments influence a child’s health.

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 9^th Edition, 2012,  Marotz, Lynn R., Wadsworth Cengage Learning, bundled with  an Access Code to accompany the text.    The AC West Campus Bookstore has the book and the code bundled together for a very competitive price. 

Supplies

Students will need access to a computer with Broad Band internet service, computer printer and printer paper.

.

 

 

Student Performance

1. Analyze principles of nutrition, evaluate nutrition assessment, and examine regulatory requirements for nutrition.
2. Describe community health problems, universal health precautions, legal implications regarding health, and analyze environmental and personal hygiene.
3. Describe principles of safety as they relate to children, evaluate regulations regarding child safety, safety procedures and children’s environments for safety.
4. Demonstrate skills in computation, record keeping, referrals and resources as they apply to nutrition, health, and safety.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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 Amarillo College policies and procedures.

Grading Criteria

Grading:  A maximum of 900 points will be possible.
 

Unit exams (5 @ 100 points each)  500 points  
8 weekly assignments                    100 points
Observation Journal                       200 points
WEB Activity                                   100 points 
                                                       900 points total

Grading Scale:
A = 810 – 900 points
B = 720 – 809 points
C = 630 – 719 points
D = 540 – 629 points
F = Below 540  points

Course Assignments

Five Unit Exams - 500 points
Each exam may consist of multiple choice, true/false, and/or short answer.  Exams will cover specific chapters.  Each exam is worth 100 points for a total of a possible 500 points.  You will generally have unlimited time to complete the exam, but once you begin, you must complete it before closing it or logging off. 

8 Weekly Assignments – 100 points
Assignments will consist of weekly case studies or chapter questions.  These will be assigned each week over the course of the semester.  Be sure to read the directions stated under each weekly assignment.  When completing the assignment, keep in mind what the assignment is asking you to do.   Answers should be written in complete sentences with correct spelling and punctuation.  

1 WEB Activity – 100 points
The WEB Activity will generally come from specific web sites, and is in addition to weekly assignments.  When asked to summarize, write the summary using your own words, not the words stated in the article or web site.  If you want to quote part of an article, be sure to enclose it with quotation marks.  Remember not to plagiarize.  I am interested in your understanding and interpretation, not simply what the web site states.

Observation Experience Log Sheet
The state of Texas requires 16 hours of observation for TECA 1318, 1303, and 1311.  Observations may take place in accredited or licensed child care facilities.  You may observe Early Childhood up through Fourth Grade.   Because this is a state requirement, failure to complete the 16 hours and submission of your log sheet will result in failure of this course.

Each student must complete a criminal history, notarized affidavit, and include a $2 money order payable to TDFPS.  Each student must have a criminal history on file through the AC Lab School.  Each history is valid for 2 years.  Each student must pass the criminal history in order to visit child care facilities and schools.  If you have any convictions, even if you think they have been adjudicated, or occurred when you were a minor, you must disclose it on your affidavit form.

1. Since the focus of the course is essentially health, safety, and nutrition, students should focus this experience on concepts discussed in the course.  Your observation hours should consist of what questions are listed in the observation journal.  If you are unable to observe a particular item in the journal, you need to visit another location to observe the item listed.  Visit a child care facility that will allow you to view the kitchen.  Remember, the AC Lab School is available to complete observation hours.  However, these must be scheduled ahead of time with the director.
2. Remember to schedule ALL of your observation hours ahead of time.  You must call the facility ahead of time to schedule a visit (not on the day you want to visit).  This shows you are a professional and are being considerate of those you want to observe. 
3. You are NOT to observe only in the classroom.  There are 5 sections in the journal and you should list on your log sheet where and when you completed each section.
4. You are NOT allowed to sign your log sheet!  When you visit any child care facility, be sure to get the person you observe or person in charge of the facility to sign your log sheet.  Each visit must include a signature!  Make sure your observation hours total 16 hours!
5. Be sure to total your hours at the bottom of the log sheet.

Log sheets must be signed by principals, teachers, directors, or other personnel.  Be sure to sign in and out of schools and child care facilities.  This documents who and when people are visiting a campus.  This is a safety procedure to protect children and adults.  Please abide by this request.  Include phone numbers so your hours can be verified.  This experience should average about
3 hours per week.  Your completed log sheet and journal are due by 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Note: If you are taking more than one TECA course this summer, you are required to observe 16 hours for each course you are taking.  For example, if you are taking two TECA courses that equals 32 observation hours, three TECA courses equals 48 observation hours.  You may not use the same hours for more than one course.  It is recommended that you not take more than two TECA courses at a time.  Only TECA 1354, Child Growth and Development, does not have a 16 hour observation requirement.

Observation Journal – 200 points
Each student will complete a journal documenting your observation experience.  Be reflective and specific in your responses to questions contained in the journal document.  This journal is located under the course tools icon.  Read through the journal several times so you get a good understanding of what you are to observe.  Take a copy of the journal with you when you go to observe.  Your responses should be typed into your document.  It is easiest to copy and paste the journal into a word document, and then as you type your answers, you may scroll down for as much room as you need for each question. Use a colored or italicized  font to differentiate your responses from the questions.  Remember, this is considered a professional document.  Be sure to check your spelling and grammar.  You may bring your completed journal to the AC Education office, Dutton 102, by 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, or you may mail it to me. (Please allow extra mail time because I need to receive it by Thursday, July 20.)  My mailing address is:

Mary Scobey

Amarillo College Education Office

P.O. Box 447

Amarillo, Texas 79178

You must turn in the original, hard-copy of the Observation Log sheet.   The Observation Journal can be submitted in person or electronically.  These will NOT be returned to you, so you will want to keep a copy for your records.  

Course Objectives
1. Analyze principles of nutrition, evaluate nutrition assessment, and examine regulatory requirements for nutrition.
2. Describe community health problems, universal health precautions, legal implications regarding health, and analyze environmental and personal hygiene.
3. Describe principles of safety as they relate to children, evaluate regulations regarding child safety, safety procedures and children’s environments for safety.
4. Demonstrate skills in computation, record keeping, referrals and resources as they apply to nutrition, health, and safety.
 

 

Attendance

Students are expected to log onto the class site and complete all work according to the directions there.

Calendar

Additional Information

 

To satisfactorily complete this course the student will:

1. Read assigned chapters in the textbook and view any media assigned with each chapter or section of the text.

2. Participate by completing and posting weekly web assignments by the deadline dates.

3. Satisfactorily complete five exams on scheduled dates.

4. Complete and submit Observation Journal and original log sheet with signatures by 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

5. COMPLETION AND VERIFICATION OF A 16 HOUR OBSERVATION IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE.

6. A criminal background check will be conducted on each student in order for you to have access to the public schools and child care facilities. Complete a criminal history form, affidavit form (notarized), and a $2 money order payable to:  TX Department of Family & Protective Services (TDFPS).  All students must have a clear criminal history on file with Amarillo College in order to successfully complete any TECA course at AC.

7. If you do NOT have a current, clear criminal history on file with AC, mail to (AC Child Development Lab School, Box 447, Amarillo, TX 79178) or bring the following items to the AC Child Development Lab School on West Campus:  

1) your current driver’s license (copy, if mailing); 2) $2 money order payable to TDFPS; 3) completed criminal history form; and 4) notarized affidavit.  The clear criminal history record has to be done before you may begin observing.  Once your clearance is received, I will be notified and will send you an email so you will know that you may begin observing. It only takes a few days to get the information back from the state.  Please make this a priority and mail or bring your items to the AC Child Development Lab School by noon on Friday, June 9. (The lab school closes at noon on Fridays)

Note: If you have resided outside the state of Texas within the last five years, you will need to complete a finger print test. If you have completed a tour and a criminal history in another TECA course here at AC, send me an email indicating which course and semester you completed the criminal history and one hour tour.

1. Summer hours for the AC Child Development Lab School are: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, and Friday 7:00 am -12:00 noon.    

                                              

   Things to Remember:

• Feel free to ask questions.  I am here to help you.

• Check out Amarillo College’s Students Rights and Responsibilities.

• Respect and honesty will guide this course.

• MAKE-UP EXAMS ARE UP TO THE INSTRUCTOR’S DISCRETION.  PLEASE MAKE A STRONG EFFORT TO COMPLETE ALL EXAMS BY THE DEADLINE DATE AND TIME.

• TIME MANAGEMENT IS AN IMPORTANT SKILL.  COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS EARLY EACH WEEK AND LATE WORK WILL NOT BE AN ISSUE.

• Good communication between instructor and student is vital for your success.

• Any student, who because of a disabling condition may require some special arrangement in order to meet course requirements, should contact disAbility services at 371-5436 as soon as possible.