The Infant and Toddler Syllabus for 2020-2021
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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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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:

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

Online Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Gonzalez-Mena, Janet. Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers.   McGraw-Hill, 12th Edition with online component McGraw-Hill Connect.

Supplies

Textbook purchased from the AC Bookstore or online through McGraw-Hill.  

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

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. 

Students 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

1. Student is expected to turn in assignments on time and submit all assignments or else they will become zeros at the end of the course which can negatively affect course grade.

2. Student is expected to use correct spelling, sentence structure and grammar when responding to short answer questions.

3. Student is expected to email instructor with any concerns or problems and give the instructor at least 48 hours to respond.

4. Your participation helps you learn more, makes the class more meaningful and be more successful.

5. 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.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria
Weekly Quizzes=  25% of Final Grade
Weekly Short Answer Assignments = 25% of Final Grade
Projects = 25% of Final Grade
Final Exam= 25% of Final Grade

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

Attendance

•  All assignments, projects, and exams will be done online and you can work ahead.
• 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.  
• If for some reason you are unable to complete this course, be sure to notify the instructor.  You must have a signature on the Withdrawal Request from the instructor before you can submit it to your advisor who must also sign before submitting it to the Registrar's Office.  It can be a lengthy process so do not wait until the last day to drop.
•  Assignments each week 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. Late assignments are not accepted.  

Calendar

Additional Information

Last day to withdrawal: December 9, 2020 (need to contact instructor SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE this day if you plan to use this option)

Final Grades posted on December 18, 2020.