CHILD DEVELOPMENT: ECE313. 72W COURSE SYLLABUS: SPRING 2014
Instructor: Amy Corp, M.Ed. Clinical Instructor Office Location: Navarro College TAMU Partnership Office Hours: 1:00-3:30 Tuesday and Thursday Office Phone: 972-921-0135 (text first please) Office Fax:
University Email Address: [email protected] or Use the virtual office in ecollege.
COURSE INFORMATION Materials – Textbooks, Readings, Supplementary Readings:
Textbook(s) Required: Trawick-Smith, J. (2010). Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective (5th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Merrill/Prentice Hall.
ISBN#0 13 501646 0
Resources: Children Now www.childrennow.org Families USA www.familiesusa.org
Foundation for Child Development www.ffcd.org NAEYC www.naeyc.org
National Center for Educational Statistics www.nces.ed.gov National Child Care Info Center www.nccic.org
U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov Texas Educational Agency www.tea.state.tx.us
Course Description: This course examines theoretical and empirical research along with practical experiences relating to young children. Cognitive, physical, social, and affective domains explored and
implications for curriculum design and learning environments are drawn. This course is three semester hour’s credit.
Student Learning Outcomes:
1. The student will be an active and engaged participant in discussions by analyzing, constructing/creating, and evaluating information presented within the textbook, external readings/resources, and online discussion.
2. The student will be able to identify developmental milestones and their implications during the early years.
3. The student will examine environmental factors which may affect the development and learning of the young child.
4. The student will apply developmental principles and theories.
5. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the developmental behavior of young children through observation and will record their findings.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Instructional / Methods / Activities Assessments
This course consists of a series of activities and assessments to assist you in achieving the outcomes/objectives for the course and instructional units. Each week you will work
on various combinations of assignments, activities, discussions, readings, research, etc.
Quizzes: 13 @10 points each Student Learning Outcomes: # 1-6
Assessment Method: Multiple Choice and Short Answer
Closed book quizzes will cover the required textbook readings and the content of the class and online discussions.
Quizzes will be completed online by accessing the eCollege quiz tool. The quizzes will be timed and grades will be made available to students following the submission of the exam.
If you lose internet connectivity during the exam, log back in immediately and continue on with the exam. Save your answers often (every couple min.). If you experience any issues while taking the exam, you must contact the eCollege Helpdesk immediately, so that your issue is documented with the helpdesk ticket number. Considerations regarding the exam issues will be made by the instructor on an individual basis based on the documentation.
Discussion Forums: 14@25 points each Student Learning Outcomes: #1-6
Assessment Method: The discussion forums are related to the chapter readings, external resources and activities.
Upon completion of the assigned readings and activities, you are expected to participate in an ongoing discussion with your classmates in an online forum. Your contributions to the discussion forums will be graded for quality, timeliness of your contributions, and a detailed analysis of linking together theory (readings) to application (activities). You are required to post to the discussion topic(s)/case study(s) and to at least two of your classmates’ posts.
Cartoon Reaction Paper: 60 points Student Learning Outcomes: #3-5
Assessment Method: Checklist Provided (Doc Shared in eCollege)
The student will watch two hours of cartoon for kids (not PBS/Discovery Kids). Evaluate and summarize what you have viewed in a reaction paper. Include the implications for the developing child. The minimum length should be three double spaced typed pages. Use higher level thinking in your writing.
Case Study: 70 points Learning Outcomes: #3-6
Assessment Method: Checklist Provided (Doc Shared in eCollege)
The student will complete a case study of a child between the ages of three years of age through fourth grade. You are responsible for finding the child and completing this assignment. I cannot provide a child for you. You may observe your own child, family member, or friend’s child, but be objective. Remember to use a fictitious name for privacy.
Mini Research Paper: 70 points Learning Outcomes: #3,4,6
Assessment Method: Checklist Provided (Doc Shared in eCollege)
Research an issue relating to Early Childhood Development and its implications for the classroom. Write a 3-5 page paper that shows adequate understanding of the topic. You must include a title page and a reference page in APA format. You will not be able to select a topic someone else has already selected. I am putting a list in the discussion board section for you to possibly select from. Please respond to the topic you would like to research by January 27th by midnight. First come, first serve.
Essay: How Child Development Affects a Teacher’s Instruction: 50 points Learning Outcomes:#1,2,4
Standard 5 paragraph essay (Or detailed lesson plan for a given classroom description)
APA format: Write a 2-3 page essay that gives at least 3 ways that understanding a child’s development helps one become a more effective teacher. Be sure to include a title page.
Final: from quizzes: 25 points
Grading
The student’s grade will be determined by points received on assignments, discussions, exams, and professionalism in this course. Grades can be viewed in eCollege, as assignments are completed and assessed.
Total Points Possible for Semester = 755 755-680 A
679-604 B 603-528 C 527-453 D 452-0 F
TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
This course is fully online through eCollege. All students must have access to email and adequately functioning computer equipment. To use the university’s online resources, students need a computer and an Internet service provider (ISP). Students also need an Internet
browser, an email program, and a word processing program. A working familiarity with hardware and software is advantageous before entering the program.
The following information has been provided to assist you in preparing to use technology successfully in this course.
Internet access/connection-high speed recommended (not dial up) Word Processor (i.e. MS Word or Word Perfect)
Hardware: Both Macintosh and Windows systems are acceptable. Students do not need to purchase a new system to begin online learning at the university.
o Windows
98/NT/2000/ME/XP
Pentium (2 GHz or greater)
128 megabytes (MB) random access memory (RAM) 2 GB or greater hard drive
o Macintosh
OS 9.1 to OS X; G3, G4, or higher
128 megabytes (MB) random access memory (RAM) 2 GB or greater hard drive
Email: Access to a reliable email service through an established Internet service provider (ISP) is critical to the online learning experience. All communication from the instructor for this course will be through the students TAMU-C email account.
Web Browser: Internet Explorer (version 7.0 or greater) is required. These browsers are available for free in the download areas at www.microsoft.com.
Adobe Acrobat Reader: Available at www.adobe.com, this free program (Adobe Reader 8) allows you to view and print many forms and some full-text documents from online library databases.
Adobe Flash Player 9.0Available at www.adobe.com. This allows you to view any content delivered in Flash.
Video Players/Plugins: It is available for free download o QuickTime, www.apple.com/quicktime.
o RealPlayer, available at www.real.com, and o Windows MediaPlayer 11.0, available at
www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download.
Java Applet: Since the online classroom is interactive and dynamic, it is important that students‟ Internet browser be Java-enabled. The Java Virtual Machine can be downloaded for free at http://java.com/en/index.jsp.
Virus Protection
Viruses can be transmitted to computers as email attachments. Once a virus is resident on a computer, it can hinder performance, crash the computer, or damage
files and hard drives—permanently. To protect their systems, students should purchase up-to-date antivirus software from a local computer store and regularly check their computers for viruses.
ACCESS AND NAVIGATION
This course will be facilitated using eCollege, the Learning Management System used by Texas A&M University-Commerce. To get started with the course, go to: https://leo.tamucommerce.
edu/login.aspx.
You will need your CWID and password to log in to the course. If you do not know your CWID or have forgotten your password, contact Technology Services at 903.468.6000 or
Being a Successful Student
- What Makes a Successful Online Student?
- Self-Evaluation for Potential Online Students
- Readiness for Education at a Distance Indicator (READI) o Login Information: Login = tamuc; password = online What Should Students Do First?
1. The student will review the information and links shared above under “Being a Successful Student”
2. The students will need to access the Doc Share tab and review the syllabus and rubrics provided.
3. The students will complete an introductory response that can be found in week one.
4. The students will select a mini research topic by posting the topic and their name in the response area. I will update the list periodically as topics are selected. No duplication!
You may select a topic not listed; post the topic you would like in response section for approval.
How Should Students Proceed Each Week for Class Activities?
1. The student will access and follow all course instructions found in the weekly/unit content area of the eCollege course. The weekly content area of our course is found on the left navigation bar.
2. The student will view any video assignments/Power Points that may be assigned for each week.
3. The student will complete the assigned „online‟ exams by accessing the „exam‟ tool in the eCollege course. Each week will have a quiz assigned based on readings and
assignments.
4. The student will respond to posted online course discussion and case studies using the eCollege discussion tools. Students will need to check the assignment tab for each
week, as some weeks have more than one discussion or may be in an assigned group discussion format.
5. The student will complete and submit assignments electronically using the eCollege dropbox tool.
COMMUNICATION AND SUPPORT
Interaction with Instructor Statement:
The students will be able to communicate with instructor through:
Email: [email protected] Checked frequently throughout the day.
eCollege Virtual Office: Checked once daily and answered the same day usually.
Office Voice Mail: Checked every other day.
The instructor will communicate to the student through:
Email, eCollege Virtual Office, and eCollege Announcements eCollege Student Technical Support:
Texas A&M University-Commerce provides students technical support in the use of eCollege.
The student help desk may be reached by the following means 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Chat Support: Click on 'Live Support' on the tool bar within your course to chat with an eCollege Representative.
Phone: 1-866-656-5511 (Toll Free) to speak with eCollege Technical Support Representative.
Email: [email protected] to initiate a support request with eCollege Technical Support Representative.
Help: Click on the 'Help' button on the toolbar for information regarding working with eCollege (i.e. How to submit to dropbox, How to post to discussions etc…)
COURSE AND UNIVERSITY PROCEDURES/POLICIES
Course Specific Procedures:
Attendance Policy:
ECE 313 is a 100% online course conducted through eCollege. You can locate eCollege through your myLEO portal found at https://leo.tamu-commerce.edu/login.aspx . A username and password is required. In order to complete this course successfully, you must have a working computer and a minimum of three hours a week should be spent on readings, assignments, and activities. The course will be turned on the first day of class.
Online activities will begin January 13, 2014. All assignments for the week must be completed by midnight each Friday of the assigned week; the week will not be accessible to students after this time and will not be reopened. A zero will be placed for all assignments not completed by this time and will not be able to be completed. Weeks will open one week in advance allowing students to work ahead. If you miss three or more week’s worth of assignments you may be asked to drop the course or be administratively withdrawn from the course for excessive absences.
If you decide not to take the course, you are responsible for dropping the course. Failure to do so will result in an F in the course.
Dropping a course online:
If you are considering dropping an online course please e-mail your instructor stating that you desire to drop the course. The instructor will reply back to you via e-mail with an acceptance of your drop and forward your request to the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Registrar will process the drop. You may check the status of your drop through MyLeo. Dropping a course may affect your financial aid (http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/home/finAid/default.asp) and/or your scholarships (http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/scholarship/ ). Please check with them before proceeding, if necessary.
**PLEASE NOTE** This procedure is for dropping an online course only. It does NOT apply to a withdrawal from the university. If you are dropping ALL of your courses, a withdrawal must be completed. http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/registrar/pdfs/studentwithdrawal.pdf
Assignment Policy:
All assignments are due on or before the date they are assigned. There is no late work accepted in this online course. You are a professional and must present yourself in a way to show responsibility. All assignments will be submitted through the dropbox in eCollege and must be in .doc or .docx format. DO NOT EMAIL ME YOUR ASSIGNMENTS. They need to go through the upload process. Assignments are due even if you are sick. This is the great thing about an online course. If you are not prepared, you will not get your assignments done on time. Do not wait until the last minute to complete your assignments. Discussion boards will be due by midnight Sunday of each week. If you miss a discussion board you will receive a zero for that day. (See discussion boards under requirements for additional information).
Written Assignments: All written assignments are to be typed double-spaced in a legible 12 pt. font with 1” margins and are expected to exhibit professional quality. You should
demonstrate mastery of organizing, structuring, and editing (for all aspects of mechanics) in your writing. Excessive grammar, spelling, and vocabulary errors will result in a reduction of your score at the instructor’s discretion. College level writing and higher order thinking must be evident in all written assignments. If you are unsure of your writing abilities, please visit the
writing lab for help.
Academic Honesty Policy: Texas A&M University-Commerce does not tolerate plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty. Conduct that violates generally accepted standards of academic honesty is defined as academic dishonesty. "Academic dishonesty" includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism (the appropriation or stealing of the ideas or words of another and passing them off as one's own), cheating on exams or other course assignments, collusion (the unauthorized collaboration with others in preparing course assignments), and abuse
(destruction, defacing, or removal) of resource material. Suggested sites for reference regarding what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it: http://www.plagiarism.org/ or http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handouts/plagiarism.html or
http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml
Plagiarism will result in a grade of “F” for the course and may result in your dismissal from the program.
University Specific Procedures:
ADA Statement
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact:
Office of Student Disability Resources and Services Texas A&M University-Commerce
Gee Library 132
Phone (903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835 Fax (903) 468-8148
[email protected] Student Disability Resources & Services Student Conduct
All students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment. (See Code of Student Conduct from Student Guide Handbook).
***PRINT THE NEXT TWO PAGES FOR ASSIGNMENT REFERENCE! ***
COURSE OUTLINE / CALENDAR Week 1: January 13-19 Introduction to course
syllabus, assignments, select research topic, practice quiz
Selection of topic, practice quiz
Due: January 19 midnight
Week 2: Jan. 20-26 Theories of Development Chapter 3 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Due: January 26 midnight
Week 3: Jan 27-Feb. 2 Physical Development Infants and Toddlers
Chapter 6 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Due: Feb. 2
midnight Week 4: Feb. 3-9 Physical Development
Early Childhood
Chapter 10 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Due: Feb. 9
midnight Week 5: Feb. 10-16 Physical Development
Middle Childhood
Chapter 14 All Assignments, Discussions, Quiz, and Cartoon Reaction Paper Due: Feb 16
midnight Week 6: Feb. 17-23 Cognitive Development
Infants and Toddlers
Chapter 7 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Due: Feb. 23 midnight Week 7: Feb. 24-Mar. 2 Cognitive Development
Early Childhood
Chapter 11 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Due: March 2
midnight Week 8: March 3-9 Cognitive Development
Middle Childhood
Chapter 15 All Assignments, Discussions, Quiz and Case Study
Due: March 16 midnight
* March 10-16 SPRING BRK***
Catch up or get ahead (extra time to finish case st.) Week 9: March 17-23 Social Emotional
Development Infant and Toddler
Chapter 9 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Due: March 23
midnight Week 10: March 24-30 Social Emotional
Development Early Childhood
Chapter 13 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Due: Mar. 30 Midnight
Week 11: Mar. 31-Apr.6 Social Emotional Development Middle Childhood
Chapter 17 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Due: April 6
midnight Week 12: April 7-13 Language and Literacy
Development Infant/Toddler
Chapter 8 All Assignments, Discussions, Quiz, and Research Papers Due: April 13 midnight Week 13: April 14-20 Symbolic Thought:
Play, Language and Literacy Development Early Childhood
Chapter 12 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Due: April 20
midnight Week 14: April 21-27 Language and Literacy
Development Middle Childhood
Chapter 16 All Assignments, Discussions, and Quiz Essay
Due: April 27 midnight Week 15:April 28-May 1 (TH) Finals
*25 points (you do not need to take it if you have 681 points already )
Due Midnight THURSDAY May 1
*Instructor’s grades are due that weekend.
