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Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
TECA-1318-001 Wellness of the Young Child
A study of the factors that impact the well-being of the young child including healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Assessment of Education al Progress position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth to 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. Course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.
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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:
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.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec, 1 lab)
Online Course
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child, 10th Edition, 2018, Marotz, Lynn R., Cengage Learning, bundled with Blackboard Edition Mindtap to accompany the text.
Print Edition ISBN: 9780357038642
MindTap ISBN: 9780357038680
NOTE: Blackboard Edition Mindtap is necessary in order to view all publisher information including video clips. The textbook is bundled with Mindtap at the AC Campus Bookstore or you can purchase access to the eTextbook & Mindtap through Cengage directly.
Students will need access to a computer with internet service, computer printer, and computer paper.
1. Analyze principles of nutrition, evaluate nutrition assessment, and examine regulatory requirements for nutrition.
2. Describe community health problems, universal health precautions, legal implications regarding health, and analyze environmental and personal hygiene.
3. Describe principles of safety as they relate to children, evaluate regulations regarding child safety, safety procedures and children's environments for safety.
4. Demonstrate skills in computation, record keeping, referrals and resources as they apply to nutrition, health, and safety.
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".
Students are expected to follow all Amarilo College policies and procedures.
Grading Scale:
Unit exams 30% A = 100-89.5%
Video Case assignments 10% B = 89%-79.5%
Observation Journal/Hours 30% C = 79-69.5%
Chapter Quizzes 30% D = 69-59.5%
100% F = Below 59.5%
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS:
Five Unit Exams - 30%
Each exam may consist of multiple choice, and/or short answer. Exams will cover specific chapters.
Video Case Assignments - 10 %
There will be videos to watch in Mindtap and questions for you to answer referencing what happens in the video.
Chapter Quizzes - 30%
For each chapter quiz there will be multiple choice questions in Mindtap for you to answer.
OBSERVATION JOURNAL - 30%
Each student will complete a journal documenting your observation experience. Be reflective and specific in your responses to questions contained in the journal document. This journal is located under "Content". Read through the journal more than once so that you get a good understanding of what you are to observe. Take a copy of the journal with you when you go to observe. Your responses should be typed into your document. It is easiest to copy and paste the journal into a word document, and then as you type your answers, you may scroll down for as much room as you need for each question. Please use either a colored or different type font to differentiate your responses from the questions. Remember, this is considered a professional document. Be sure to check your spelling and grammar. You may bring your completed Journal and log sheet to the Education Office, Dutton 102, Washington campus by 5:00 PM on Monday, March 9, or you may scan it an upload it into Blackboard.
OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE LOG SHEET
The State of Texas requires 16 hours of observation for TECA 1318, 1303, and 1311. Observations may take place in accredited or licensed child care facilities. You may observe Early Childhood up through Fourth Grade. You may NOT observe above the fourth grade. Because this is a State requirement, failure to complete the 16 hour and submission of your log sheet will result in failure of this course.
1. Since the focus of the course is essentially health, safety, and nutrition, students should focus this experience on concepts discussed in the course. If you are unable to observe a particular question in the journal, you may need to visit more than one location to observe the item listed. Visit a facility that will allow you to view the kitchen.
2. You are not to observe only in the classroom. There are five sections in the journal and you should list on your log sheet when and where you completed each section.
3. You are NOT allowed to sign your own log sheet. When you visit any child care facility, be sure to get the person you observe or person in charge of the facility to sign your log sheet. Each visit must include a signature, a date, and the time you were there.
4. Be sure to total your hours at the bottom of the log sheet, and that they total a minimum of 16 hours.
Log sheets must be signed by principals. teachers, directors, or other personnel. Be sure to sign in and out of schools and day care facilities. This documents who and when people are visiting a campus. This is a safety procedure to protect children and adults. Please abide by this request. Please include phone numbers so your hours can be verified.
YOUR COMPLETED LOG SHEET AND JOURNAL ARE DUE BY 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 8. These can be submitted by scanning them and uploading them into Blackboard in the Week 7/8 Folder OR you may turn in a paper copy to the AC Child Development/Education Department Office, Dutton Hall.
NOTE: If you are taking more than one TECA course this semester, you are required to observe 16 hours for each course your are taking. For example, if you are taking two TECA courses that equals 32 observation hours, three TECA courses equals 48 observation hours. You may not use the same hours for more than one course. It is recommended that you not take more than two TECA courses at a time. Only TECA 1354, Child Growth and Development, does not have a 16 hour observation requirement.
Students are expected to log onto the class site and complete all work according to the directions there.
*If the instructor deems it necessary, changes may be made to the calendar/syllabus.
| WEEK 1 | Jan 19-24 |
Chapter 1 "Children's Well-Being: What it is and How to Achieve It" Chapter 2 "Daily Health Observations" Chapter 3 "Assessing Children's Health" |
| WEEK 2 | Jan 25-Jan 31 |
Chapter 4 "Caring for Children with Special Medical Conditions" Chapter 5 "The Infectious Process and Environmental Control" Chapter 6 "Childhood Illnesses: Identification and Management" Exam 1 (Chapters 1 - 6) |
| WEEK 3 | Feb 1-7 |
Chapter 7 "Creating High Quality Environments" Chapter 8 "Safety Management" Chapter 9 "Management of Injuries and Acute Illness" Exam 2 (Chapters 7 - 9) |
| WEEK 4 | Feb 8-14 |
Chapter 10 "Maltreatment of Children: Abuse and Neglect" Chapter 11 "Planning for Children's Health and Safety Education" Exam 3 (Chapters 10-11) |
| WEEK 5 | Feb 15-21 |
Chapter 12 "Nutrition Guidelines" and Chapter 13 "Nutrients That Provide Energy (Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins) Chapter 14 "Nutrients That Promote Growth and Regulate Body Functions" Exam 4 (Chapters 12 - 14) |
| WEEK 6 | Feb 22-28 |
Chapter 15 "Feeding Infants" Chapter 16 "Feeding Toddlers and Young Children" Chapter 17 "Planning and Serving Nutritious and Economical Meals" |
| WEEK 7 & 8 | March 1-10 |
Chapter 18 "Food Safety" and Chapter 19 "Nutrition Education: Rationale, Concepts, and Lessons" Exam 5 (Chapters 15 - 19) |
OBSERVATION JOURNAL AND LOG SHEET DUE MARCH 8
To satisfactorily complete this course, the student will:
1. Read assigned chapters in the textbook and view any media assigned with each chapter or section of the text.
2. Participate by completing and posting weekly assignments by the deadline dates.
3. Satisfactorily complete five exams on scheduled dates.
5. COMPLETION AND VERIFICATION OF A 16 HOUR OBSERVATION IS MANDATORY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THIS COURSE.
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