Families, School and Community Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

TECA-1303-001 Families, School and Community

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of the child, family, community and schools, including parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse and current family life issues. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through 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. The course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.

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Department Expectations

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

1. Identify characteristics and issues relating to diverse cultures and caregiving lifestyles.
2. Analyze ways in which factors in the home and community (e.g. parent expectations, availability of community resources, community issues) impact learning, including an awareness of social and cultural factors to enhance development and learning.
3. Identify and apply strategies to maintain positive, collaborative relationships with diverse families (e.g.families with children with disabilities, poverty, single-parent, cultural, homelessness, dual-language learners).
4. Investigate community/educational resources (e.g. dentist on wheels, library programs, GED programs, family education programs, Early Childhood Intervention Strategies) to empower families to support children’s development.
5. Recognize signs of abuse and neglect and describe ways to work effectively with abused and neglected children and their families.
6. Explain the importance of family involvement/home-school relationships in education.
7. Explain the importance of maintaining codes of ethical conduct and legal issues when working with families, colleagues, and community professionals.

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

These books are available for purchase at the Washington Campus bookstore or may be ordered from the West Campus bookstore online.  AC has an online bookstore at www.actx.edu/bookstore

Supplies

 Computer, Internet connection [preferably high-speed], word document software, PDF software [optional], printer, Browser server – Firefox [Mozilla], textbooks.

Check AC Connect / Student Tab / Blackboard Tutorials for help.

Student Performance

Performance - To satisfactorily complete this course the student will:

1.  Log in to the online course several time each week. Check mail messages and assigned Modules each time you enter.

2. Read the assigned chapters in the textbook and use accompanying resources; videos, , etc.

3. Complete projects and assignments on time by due dates and in the proper place for online submissions. This includes a 16 hour clinical assignment that is required to pass.

4. Satisfactorily complete quizzes by the due dates. All quizzes will be administered within the on-line course.

Learning Objectives:

1. Examine literature on parenting styles and effective parenting techniques.

2. Discuss issues relating to families and communities and literature relating to diverse cultures and lifestyles.

3. Summarize ways to communicate and interact with parents and families.

4. Recognize signs of abuse and neglect and describe ways to work effectively with abused and neglected children, families and community professionals.

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

Things to know and remember:

• Respect and honesty will guide this course.
• Work through Blackboard Tutorials found under Student Tab in AC Connect
• Your participation in class helps you learn more, and makes the class more interesting.
• Students are encouraged to ask questions and ask often.
• Make up assignments are at the instructor’s approval
• Late weekly assignments will be accepted with point deductions until a designated date near the end of the semester. Time management is an important skill. Complete assignments early each week and late work will not be an issue.
• All documents need to be sent to instructor in  .rtf / .doc or .docx format
• Check out Amarillo College’s Students Rights and Responsibilities.
• 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.
• If for some reason you are unable to complete this course, be sure to notify the instructor and the Registrar’s office before July 18, which is the last day to drop a class. Students must email instructor with drop request and explanation prior to this date and obtain the signature of the instructor.

Grading Criteria

Grading:

Online activities- MindTap Activities, quizzes, video responses, discussions	Added together	30 %
Observation Clinical Experience: Interviews, summaries, 16 hours documented on the completed Log Sheet    * Required for course credit / Pass or Fail	Added together	70%

[Be aware a “D” in any TECA course will not transfer as passing]

Final Grades                   
90 - 100 = A                         
80 -   89 = B                              
70 -   79 = C                              
60 -   69 = D                             
Below 60   = F                         

 

The Syllabus Exam will count for the Census Roster for attendance within the course, so be sure to submit by August 29.

Observation Clinical Experience:   The Completed Log Sheet Due December 4, 2017.                                    

• Students MUST complete Background History Check and Affidavit forms by the first week of the Course and submit to AC Lab School for approval to begin Clinical Experience.  This must be a background check done by Amarillo College, even if you already  have one from your job. If on file and active, the instructor will email you.  DO NOT BEGIN CLINICAL UNTIL APPROVAL IS EMAILED TO YOU BY INSTRUCTOR!

Attendance

Attendance is through participation in AC Connect/Blackboard and the Cengage MindTap text.

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Additional Information

-This is a college class preparing you to teach others.  You must use correct English grammar, spelling and punctuation in all written assignments and discussions.  The word "I" is always capitalized!  Your assignments are not text messages. Points will be deducted for errors.  Proofread!

-AC has the Writer's Corner and other resources to help you write correctly.

-The assignments are open and available for the entire semester from the first day.  Students are encouraged to work ahead and submit assignments before the due dates.