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CDEC-1294-001 Special Topics in Advanced Child Care Practices
Corequisite: CDEC 2264
Study of advanced skills in the early childhood setting for teachers and administrators. Content addresses 13 functional areas of quality child care, current research, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors.
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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.
(2 sem hr; 2 lec)
Hybrid
Bundle: Developmentally Appropriate Practice Ll & Mindtap Access Card by Gestwicki
And one of the following depending on the age you teach and the portfolio you are completing:
The Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards: Infant-Toddler Edition -- 2020 Copyright Edition
OR the Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards: Preschool Edition-- 2020 Copyright Edition
Books can be purchased at AC Bookstore. https://www.actx.edu/bookstore/
The student will need access to the internet and Blackboard Learning for other resources needed during the semester.
The student will need to purchase a notebook and have access to 10 page protectors for the CDA Professional Portfolio.
Study the requirements of the CDA credential.
Collect evidence of high quality to meet requirements of CDA credential.
Organize and provide evidence of all requirements met in a portfolio.
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".
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 will be accepted but will NOT receive full credit. Partial credit is better than no credit!
Attendance at all scheduled classes = 30% of Final Grade
Professional Portfolio = 20% of Final Grade
Professional Portfolio Activities = 15% of Final Grade
DAP Learning Activities = 25% of Final Grade
Final Exam = 10% of Final Grade
Grading Scale
A = 100 -- 90
B = 89 -- 80
C = 79 -- 70
D = 69 -- 60
F = 59 -- 0
Attend class regularly and promptly. Attendance is vitally important for the successful completion of this course.
This is a hybrid course. Most of the instruction will be online and then we will meet as a class on Wednesday nights from 6-8 Please refer to the announcements in the blackboard course for exact meeting locations, whether in zoom, google meet, or in person.
The online portion of the course will run from Tuesday afternoon through Monday evening at 11:59 pm.
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This is a paired course, which means you are enrolled in CDEC 1294 ST: In Early Childhood and CDEC 2264 Practicum in Advanced Child Care. To simplify things, the syllabus requirements for both classes will be identical and you will work in Blackboard from just one course. All online work and homework will be found in the course CDEC 1294 ST: In Early Childhood. Each module will open on Tuesday afternoons and be open through Monday nights, closing at 11pm. All work for the week/module is due by 11pm on Monday nights. Late work is accepted; however, it will not receive full credit. But, partial credit is better than no credit! This is a hybrid course. Part of the instruction will be online and then we will meet as a class on Wednesday nights from 6-8. Please refer to the announcements in the blackboard course for exact meeting locations, whether in zoom, google meet, or in person. The online portion of the course will run from Tuesday afternoon through Monday evening at 11pm. |
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