Child Guidance Syllabus for 2018-2019
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Course

CDEC-1319-001 Child Guidance

Prerequisites

Course Description

An exploration of common behavior problems of young children in child care settings. Emphasis on positive guidance techniques for effective behavior management. Practical application through direct participation in an early childhood setting.

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Department Expectations

End-of-Course Outcomes: Describe theories related to child guidance; explain how guidance promotes autonomy, self-discipline, and pro-social skills; identify familial and cultural influences on child guidance; and apply guidance techniques.

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:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact 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)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Miller, Darla Ferris. Positive Child Guidance, 8th edition, Cengage..

                                                          

ISBN-10: 1-305-08899-9
ISBN-13: 978-1-305-08899-3

The access code for Blackboard Edition Mindlink is required.  Students will also need to have access to a computer with broad band internet service.

Supplies

Pens, pencils, paper.  Students will also need to have access to a computer with broad band internet service, computer printer, and paper.

 

Student Performance

1. Summarize theories related to child guidance.
2. Explain how appropriate guidance promotes autonomy, self-discipline, and life-long skills in children.
3. Recognize the impact and influence of families and culture in guiding children.
4. Promote development of positive self-concept and pro-social behaviors in children.
5. Apply appropriate guidance techniques to specific situations relating to children’s behaviors.
6. Demonstrate skills in helping children resolve conflicts.
 

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 policies and procedures of Amarillo College.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria:

Grading Scale

90-100%     =A

80-89%       =B

70-79%       =C

60-69%       =D

Below 59%  =F

 Assignments: 40%
Assignments will consist of various activities and quizzes in the online text and through Blackboard.

Discussion Activities: 20%

Projects, Scenarios, and Observations: 40%

Things to know and remember:

• There is peer tutoring available to you at no cost. Tell the instructor if you need assistance.
• The last day to drop this course is December 5, 2018.
• Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require a special arrangement in order to meet course requirements should contact Accessibility Services at 371-5436 as soon as possible.

Before the end of the first week of class, complete a criminal history form and an affidavit form (must be notarized). The blank forms are available in the folder named Observation Information under the Lessons Tab in the online course, from Emily Stowers in Advising, the Education office in Dutton Hall or from the AC Child Development Lab School. Attach a $2 money order. Make the money order payable to HHSC.

Be certain to use your full name and take a money order, not a personal check. You will need to complete all information, including your driver’s license number. If not, it will slow your approval. They cannot submit your request until you provide all information. Mail or take your completed forms and money order to the Amarillo College Child Development Lab School on the West Campus by November 2, 2018. AC Child Development Lab School P.O. Box 447 Amarillo, Texas 79178   Every student must have a background check on file that was completed through Amarillo College.  Even if you have done this process at another place of employment, you must have one at Amarillo College! If you have completed this process through AC within the last two years, I will send you an email verifying this information.   Do these things as soon as possible. They are due in the office at the Child Development Lab by Friday, November 2.  Email me when you have submitted your documents. Observation Experience One thirty minute observation will take place in a public or accredited private school, or child care facility. There is more information about where to observe and who to contact for scheduling in the Observation Information folder under the Lessons Tab of the online class.  You may observe Early Childhood up through the fifth grade. You may NOT observe above the fifth grade.   A list of Recommended Sites is included in the Observation Information section.  Remember the AC Lab School is available to complete observation hours. However, these must be scheduled ahead of time with the Director. Remember to schedule your observation ahead of time. You must call the school or facility in advance 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.  If you are planning to observe in Amarillo Independent School District, please call your instructor at 806-363-0023. Leave a message so I can return your call. These observations must be done by November 20. If you are observing in other school districts, take a copy of the letter in the Observation Documents folder.  If they have questions, they can call me at 806-363-0023.

Attendance

This is an online class.   

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1. This is an online class. Read and know the course syllabus. The syllabus is the contract for the class. You will complete the course assignments online. It is the student’s responsibility to participate as scheduled. 2.  In this online class, students must log in at least 3 times per week to check mail,  messages and course announcements. It is important to be in contact to increase your successful learning. 3. Read the assigned chapters in the textbook or etext and complete all Cengage/MindTap activities, quizzes, etc. with each chapter in the text. 4. Satisfactorily complete assignments observations, and assignments on the scheduled dates.  TIME MANAGEMENT IS AN IMPORTANT SKILL. THIS IS A COLLEGE CLASS. PLAN AHEAD TO COMPLETE ASSIGNMENTS EARLY IN THE WEEK.   I know life can be unpredictable and emergencies happen; so, most of the assignments can be done and submitted in advance.     This gives you the opportunity to work ahead of the due dates, to give yourself a better chance of avoiding last minute emergencies.

 

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Things to Know

1. Log in at least 3 times each week.  This class requires work each of the weeks.  All assignments can be worked on and submitted early.  Plan and work ahead.

2. You are planning to teach and work with students  It is important that you make a habit of using correct grammar and spelling.  Points will be deducted for errors on discussions, and all assignments.

3. Complete weekly online reading and  learning activities (i.e. observations, discussions, MindTap quizzes and other assigned activities) on time. The MindTap quizzes can be taken more than one time.  

4.  Some weeks, there are Scenario assignments also assigned in MindTap.  The scenarios are not included every week.

4. When you submit assignments in the drop boxes, copy and paste into the Write Submission area of the Drop Box.  Do not attach documents.  Many times, Blackboard will not open various attachments and I cannot grade them.

5.  The Discussion assignments are to create a classroom "discussion" environment.  You need to comment on the posts of two other students after you post your response.  Once you have a total of 3 posts, your discussion will be graded.

6.  Whenever you learn about children, remember there are four areas of child development: physical, intellectual, emotional and social.  There is more information about this in Module 1.