The Infant and Toddler Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

CDEC-1321-001 The Infant and Toddler

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Course Description

A study of appropriate infant and toddler (birth to 3 years) programs, including an overview of development, quality caregiving routines, appropriate environments, materials and activities, and teaching/guidance techniques.

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Department Expectations

End-of-Course Outcomes: Summarize prenatal development and the birth process; discuss theories of development as they apply to infants and toddlers; outline growth and development of children from birth to age 3; analyze components of teacher/child interactions and positive guidance techniques; design learning environments; and select materials and activities for infants and toddlers.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Gonzalez-Mena, Janet and Dianne Widmeyer Eyer. Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers.   McGraw-Hill, 11th Edition

Supplies

Textbook purchased from the AC Bookstore.

The student will also need access to the internet and Blackboard Learning for other resources needed during the semester.  

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 --   It is called “Student Tools” and is 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

Student Performance

1)  Summarize prenatal development and the birth process.

2)  Discuss the theories of development as they apply to infants and toddlers.

3)  Outline growth and development of children from birth to age 3.

4)  Analyze components of teacher/child interactions and elements of appropriate indoor and outdoor environments.

5)  Provide developmentally appropriate materials and activities and use developmentally appropriate teaching/guidance techniques. 

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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

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria
Weekly Quizzes and Exams =  25% of Final Grade
Participation in Weekly Online Discussions and Assignments = 25% of Final Grade
Projects = 50% of Final Grade

Grading Scale
A = 100 -- 90
B =   89 -- 80
C =   79 -- 70
D =   69 -- 65
F =    64 -- 0 

In order to pass the class, all 4 projects have to be completed --  combined they account for 50% of your final grade.  Not doing one will adversely effect your final grade!

Attendance

This is an online class. All assignment, projects, and exams will be done online. It is the student’s responsibility to log in at least 3-4 times each week, check dates on the syllabus and complete assignments, quizzes, and exams on scheduled dates. Late assignments are not accepted.   

• Your participation helps you learn more, makes the class more meaningful and be more successful.
• Feel free to ask questions. I am here to help you.
• Respect and honesty guide this course.
• There is peer tutoring available to you at no cost. The Writer’s Corner staff will help you prepare written assignments.  Let the instructor know if you need assistance.
• If for some reason you are unable to complete this course, be sure to notify the instructor and the Registrar’s Office before the last day to drop a class.
• Please use correct grammar when completing assignments. Capitalize the beginning of each sentence, names and punctuate.  

This is an online class and weekly completion of all discussion forums and chapter quizzes are expected to be completed on time each week.  Modules are due on Sunday nights at 11:59.  I understand that life happens and there are emergencies that come up, however, you have an entire week to complete the homework, so please don’t wait until the last minute  to start your homework for the week.

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.

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