ECED 2320-Infant, Toddler and Child Development
Formerly Known as ECED 2020
Instructor:
Contact Information:
Meeting Dates of the Course:
Credit Hours: 3 Overview:
This course provides an overview of the physical, social, and emotional development of children from the prenatal stage through eight years of age. This course will also address theories of human development, as well as provide an overview of the care and guidance of children through their early developmental years. Designated hours of observations and field experiences are requirements for the successful completion of the course.
Textbook:
The Young Child: Development from Pre-birth through Age Eight 6th edition by Donna S. Wittmer,
Sandra H. Petersen, and Margaret B. Puckett. Required Material:
The students will be required to possess the above mentioned textbook, a flash drive, a three ring binder, and any other supplemental materials needed for classroom activities.
Goals and Objectives:
Be knowledgeable of child development, prenatal through age 8 Recognize prenatal influences on child development
Understand the physical, mental and emotional capabilities of newborns Know the developmental stages of children from infancy to age 8 Examine and discuss major theories of human development
Understand the influence of environment and heredity on child development Explore the effects of culture on child development
Identify atypical characteristics of growth and development Demonstrate professional ethics
Demonstrate teaching methods and professional behaviors that support optimal child development
Be familiar with current research on brain development
NAEYC Initial Standards:
The following standards are addressed in this course:
Standard 1: Promoting Child Development and Learning Revised August 2013
1a. Knowing and understanding young children’s characteristics and needs, from birth through age 8.
1b. Knowing and understanding the multiple influences on early development and learning Standard 3: Observing, Documenting, and Assessing to Support Young Children and
3b. Knowing about and using observation, documentation, and other appropriate assessment tools and approaches, including the use of technology in documentation, assessment, and data collection IDEA Course Evaluation Objectives:
These objectives will be evaluated through student feedback on Course Evaluations. Objective 1: Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends) Objective 2: Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories
Objective 11: Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view Office Hours: My office hours are listed in the attached portion of this document. If you are unable to come during the designated office hours, please call or email me any course related concerns or questions. Attendance:
Student will be required to attend class as scheduled. Due to the fact this is a five week course, each student should attend every designated class.
Tardiness:
Students are expected to be prepared and in class on time. Excessive tardiness will result in the lowering of the student’s final grade.
Student Disability Services:
Any student requiring accommodations for this class must follow the college’s guidelines for such an accommodation. Students that are in need of accommodations must meet and complete the required paper work from the Director of Disability Services. The Director of Disability Services; Sonya Hood can be contacted as 931-393-1765.
Course Requirements and Performance Expectations:
Students in this course are also required to participate in discussions, complete assignments, read designated chapters, critique three online educational articles pertaining to the assigned topic, take designated exams, perform observations, critique one video or episodes of an education program on young children, and complete a research report and project. The research report and project will serve as the final exam for this course. This is a collegiate level course, and all assignments, projects, and correspondence needs to be presented in a professional manner. Students are required to adhere to correct grammar when submitting reports, written exams, and other written material. The dates for the above mentioned items are listed in course outline. Please be aware that any change in the syllabus is at the discretion of the teacher.
Observations / Teacher Interview:
Students in this course are required to do a minimum of four hours of observation at an instructor approved child care facility, school, and hospital. Students are required to visit and observe a maternity center at a local hospital, a local teacher approved child care facility that has a toddler classroom, and elementary classroom. Due to this dealing with young children, please only choose to observe elementary classrooms that are from Pre-K through- 2nd grade. Upon completing the observations, students will write a one -two
page report examining issues and concepts addressed during the observations. The submission dates for this activity is listed in the course outline.
Each student is required to choose one of the bulleted goals and objectives listed for this course. Each student will be required to get approval from the instructor prior to working on the project. Each student is also required to submit a three to five page research paper in APA format addressing the topic and how it will impact them as an aspiring teacher. The paper must include a title page, abstract, and a reference page. Each student will also be required to do a 20 - 30 minute PowerPoint presentation addressing the selected topic. The submission date for this assignment is located in the course outline.
Journal Article Review:
Each student in this course is required to do three journal critiques on an article addressing early childhood education. These critiques should not exceed one page in length. The journal articles must come from a reputable and credible online journal database. The source and article must be cited in APA format at the top of the paper with a synopsis of the article to follow. The final section of the critique will require for each student to address their personal feelings on the subject and the article.
Video and Television Evaluation:
Each student is required to watch one video or television episode program that address young children. Each student will be required to write a report that summarizes, as well as critiques the information being addressed in the video or episode. The reports must also address the following:
The name of the program
A description of key components and characters in the program The attended audience for the program
The purpose of the program
Statement addressing the amount of parental supervision need when viewing the program The overall value of the program as it relates to early childhood education
An explanation stating whether or not you would recommend this program
Grading Summary
Discussion and Participation 50 points 10%
Exams 250 points 50%
Journal Critiques (APA format) 100 points 20%
Video Evaluations and Observations 100 points 20%
Total 500 points 100% Grading Scale A= 90-100% B= 80-89% C= 70-79% D= 60-69%
F= Any Grade Below 69% Assignments
All assignments must be turned in by the due date. Late assignments will not be accepted. Any homework assignment that is given is to be turned directly into the teacher the following week.
Students are subject to all national, state, and local laws and ordinances. Students are required, as a condition of good standing and continued enrollment, to maintain appropriate standards of personal conduct in compliance with the rules and regulations described in the official college catalog
(http://catalog.mscc.edu/). Behavior that is judged by the instructor to affect adversely the college’s pursuit of its educational objectives or violates the rights of others will not be tolerated and may subject the offending to student to immediate removal from the class, further institutional disciplinary action, or report to law enforcement officials. Examples of disciplinary offenses include but are not limited to conduct or threat of conduct that is dangerous to others, hazing, disorderly conduct (defined as any behavior that is abusive, obscene, lewd, indecent, violent, excessively noisy, disorderly or which unreasonably disturbs other groups or individuals), obstruction or interference with institutional activities or facilities, misuse of or damage to property, theft or misappropriation of institutional property, misuse of documents or identification cards, possession of explosives, firearms or other dangerous weapons while on campus (except for law enforcement officers, even individuals with handgun permits may not carry handguns onto Motlow campuses), and possession or under the influences of alcohol or drugs while on campus, and gambling. The instructor has primary responsibility for control over classroom behavior and maintenance of academic integrity and can order the temporary removal or exclusion from the classroom of any student engaged in disruptive conduct or conduct violating the rules and regulations of the institution. Extended or permanent exclusion from the classroom or further disciplinary action may be effected through the appropriate procedures of the institution.
Instruction Schedule and Course Outline
for
Introduction of Early Childhood Education
*Any Changes Made to the Class are at the Discretion of the Teacher.*
*Pop Quizzes are Routinely Given in the Class*
Date
Contents to be Covered
Assignment/Homework
11-5-2013 Introductions
Course Overview
Chapter 1
(The What and Why of Early Childhood)
Cultural Implications
Chapter 2
(The Where, When, and How of Early
Childhood Study and Assessment)
Chapter 3
The Family Before Birth
Chapter 4
The Child and Family at Birth
Read Chapters 5-7
Locate a Journal Critique
Addressing How Culture
Can Affect Young Children
11-12-2013
Submit Journal Selection for Discussion
Infancy
Chapter 5
(Physical and Motor Development)
Chapter 6
(Social and Emotional Development)
Chapter 7
(Cognitive, Language, and Literacy)
Read Chapters 8-10
Study for the Exam
(The exam will cover chapters 1-7.)
Work on Completing
Observation Hours
Thursday
11-21-2013
Submit Journal Critique on How
Culture Can Affect Young Children
Exam (Chapters 1-7)
The Young Child 1-3 Years Old
Chapter 8
(Physical and Motor Development
Chapter 9
(Social and Emotional Development)
Chapter 10
(Cognitive, language, and Literacy)
Find Video or Television on
Young Children
Read Chapter 11-16
11-26-2013
Submit Observation Hours Form
Submit Video Evaluation
The Young Child 3-5
And
The Young Child 6-8
*This class will cover chapter 13-16*
Complete Research Paper
and PowerPoint
Presentation
12-5-2013
Submit Observation Report
Final Exam
(PowerPoint Presentation and Paper)
Early Childhood Education
Student Information Form
Please legibly print all information on form.
Course Title________________________________ Semester & Year____________________
Name________________________________ “A” Number___________________
HOME CONTACT INFORMATION
Street & Number________________________________________________________ City and Zip____________________________________________________________ Home Phone______________________ Cell Phone ___________________________ E-mail address_________________________________________________________ Emergency Contact _____________________________________________________
WORK INFORMATION
Employer’s
Name_________________________________________________________________ Current Position Title__________________Full-time or Part-time?_______________ Street &
Number_______________________________________________________________ City and Zip____________________________________________________________ Work Phone____________________________________________________________
Why did you enroll in this course? To meet requirements for which of the following:
_____ Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood (AS degree)
_____ Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood (AAS degree) _____ Technical Certificate in Early Childhood
_____ Non-degree (CDA preparation, CDA renewal, etc.) _____ Other reason?
Sign below verifying: I understand the Early Childhood Education Grade Policy and
Syllabus.
Students who are majoring in Early Childhood Education must earn a C or better in all Early Childhood Education Courses. Students earning a D or F in an ECED course must repeat that course earning a C or better prior to
graduation with a degree or a technical certificate.
My signature below indicates that I have read the entire syllabus and understand its contents. I agree to abide by the class policies set forth for the course and will be held accountable to such policies. In particular, I am aware of the Attendance/Participation and Late Assignment polices.
I also give my permission to use my work and/or pictures taken of me in class activities for use by my instructor or by other instructors in the Early Childhood department for the purpose of instructing others in appropriate early childhood practices.
_______________________________________ _______________________
