Practicum - Advanced Child Care Practices Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

CDEC-2264-001 Practicum - Advanced Child Care Practices

Prerequisites

<p>Corequisite: CDEC 1294</p>

Course Description

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

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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

(2 sem hrs; 20 hrs practicum)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Developmentally Appropriate Practice:  Curriculum and Development in Early Education by Carol Gestwicki Wadsworth Cengage Learning

There is also an online companion for students to access publisher materials and the log-in information comes bundled with the book purchased from the Amarillo College West Campus Bookstore.  (If students choose to shop on-line for the ACCESS Code (E-book Included), please visit: www.cengagebrain.com.)

Supplies

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. Observe young children on a weekly basis.
2. Collect information regarding administration of classroom duties.
3. Collect information regarding support of child and family members.
4. Compare and contrast the quality of interactions between adult and child.
5. Show evidence of high quality in classrooms observed. 

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

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria
Completion of 220 clock hours of classroom observation = 50% of Final Grade
Completion of all External Learning Experience forms = 20% of Final Grade
Participation in Weekly Online Discussions = 10% of Final Grade
Weekly Quizzes = 20% of Final Grade 

(The lowest two quiz and discussion grades will be dropped at the end of the course.)

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

 

Attendance

This is a hybrid class and weekly completion of all discussion forums and chapter quizzes are expeted to be completed on time, on line, each week.

The online portion of the class will run from Tuesday afternoons through Monday evenings at 11pm.  That means, all course work for that particular module will be due at 11pm on Monday evenings.  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 (Monday night) to start your homework for the week. The lowest two quiz and discussion grades will be dropped at the end of the course.

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.

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 139 on West Campus

• Thursday, June 7, 1pm-4pm
• Thursday, June 14, 1pm-4pm
• Thursday, July 12, 1pm-4pm
• Thursday, July 19, 1pm-4pm --  Professional Portfolio Due

Calendar

Additional Information

Your 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 as if you were attending an in person class weekly.

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 the scheduled in-class meetings as indicated in the schedule and actively participate in discussions.

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.