Course Syllabus
ECED 2010
Safe, Healthy, Learning Environments
Volunteer State Community College
Fall, 2004
Class Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. September 11/25; October 16;
November 13/20; December 4/11
Room: Ramer Building, Room 007
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Jacqueline Jordan
Office Hours: By appointment
Office Phone: 615-963-7239
Fax: 615-963-7084
E-mail: jjordan@coe.tsuniv.edu
Required Texts:
Safety, Nutrition, and Health in Early Education, 2nd Edition, 2003, (Cathie Robertson), Delmar Publishers, ISBN 1-40181-255-4
The Creative Curriculum for Early Childhood, 1998 (Dodge & Colker). Teaching Strategies, ISBN: 1-879537-06-0
Description:
A study of the basic principles of good health as they relate to the child in the family, child care center or family childcare home, and community. Includes child nutrition, growth, disease and accident prevention, and safety. Also included is a study of principles of creating appropriate learning environments for young children. Laboratory observation and interaction. Prerequisite: ECED 1010 or Department Approval
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
Major Content Areas:
Evaluation:
Grading Scale:
Grades reflect student progress in course content. Volunteer State Community College grades on a four-point system as follows:
90-100% (450-500 pts.) = A (Superior)
80-89% (400-449 pts.) = B (Excellent)
70-79% (350-399 pts.) = C (Average)
60-69% (300-349 pts.) = D (Passing, but below average)
0-59% ( 0-299 pts.) = F (Failure)
Grading Criteria:
30 pts. (06%) Reality Checks
30 pts. (06%) Playground Inspection Report
40 pts. (08%) Outdoor Activities File
75 pts. (15%) Dramatic Play Prop Box
75 pts. (15%) Cooking Project
50 pts. (10%) Quizzes, Homework, and In-class Assignments
200 pts. (40%) Exams
Note: Spelling and grammar will be taken into consideration in all assignments. Points will be deducted for spelling errors, incorrect grammar, and messy assignments. Always proofread your work prior to turning it in.
CLASS POLICIES
Class Procedures:
The class will be a mixture of lecture, discussion, in-class activities and class participation. The instructor will make every effort to work with students, but each student is expected to read assignments before class, pay attention, participate in class, and put effort into assignments.
Attendance/Participation Policy:
6. The instructor’s grade book serves as the official record for grades and attendance.
Late Assignments:
Points will be deducted for assignments turned in late. Any assignment is late if not turned in during the class period in which it was due. Any assignment submitted after the instructor takes up the assignments will be treated as late work. Ten percent (10% of the total points for the assignment) will be deducted for an assignment not turned in on the due date.
Neatness and Legibility
Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and legibility will be taken into consideration in grading all assignments. Assignments should reflect college-level work. Any assignment turned in that is not typed (or neatly written) or has numerous grammatical and/or spelling errors will be returned to the student ungraded. The student will need to resubmit the assignment, but will receive a reduction in points (see policy for assignments not turned in on the due date).
Exams:
Exam dates are listed on the course outline. Each student is expected to take the exam on the exam date and to be on time for the exam. Any student who cannot be in attendance on the exam day must make arrangements with the instructor to make up the exam.
Cheating and Plagiarism:
Plagiarism and cheating are violations of the VSCC Student Code of Conduct. Any assignment or test that involves plagiarism or cheating will receive 0 points.
Questions about Graded Assignments:
There will be no discussion of the grade on any student’s assignment or exam during class time. If a student would like to discuss a grade on an assignment or exam, that student must see the instructor after class to discuss the assignment briefly or make an appointment.
Grading Policy for Early Childhood Majors:
A grade of C or above must be earned in all early childhood courses prior to graduation. The student majoring in ECED must receive a C or above in this class in order to meet prerequisite requirements for subsequent classes.
Appointments for Assistance:
Any student who is attending class regularly, taking notes, and reading the text but still not performing well on exams, projects, or assignments should make an appointment with the instructor.
Cellular Telephone/Pager Policy:
The use of cellular telephones and pagers in the classroom is prohibited at Nashville State Community College.
Children in Class:
It is the policy of Nashville State Community College that students may not bring children into instructional settings such as classrooms, labs, or the Learning Center.
Student Conduct:
Each student should refer to the Nashville State Student Handbook 2003-2004 for guidelines for student conduct. Any behavior which the instructor considers to be disruptive to the classroom and its learning environment creates grounds by which a student may be dismissed from class. Such conduct would include, but not be limited to: talking during class while the instructor and/or another student is addressing the class, repeatedly being late to class or returning late from breaks, sleeping in class, and making inappropriate and/or irrelevant comments in class.
Accommodations:
Volunteer State complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Consult with the office of Student Disability Services. If you need any accommodation(s) for this class, notify the instructor by the second class meeting.
Jacqueline Jordan, Instructor
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.
Student___________________________________
Date______________________
Playground Inspection Report
Due October 16
Instructions:
· Complete Playground Safety Checklist and Maintenance Checklist on your playground or a playground nearby
· Summarize your findings in a written report. Include:
o Name and location of playground, ages designed for, date of inspection, etc.
o Strengths of the playground (why are these important to children)
o Weaknesses (things which need improving)
o Hazards (things which must be taken care of immediately)
o Goals for improving the playground safety and environment
o Ideas/suggestions for portable equipment and/or materials that can be taken outside for children to play with (at least 10)
· Turn in your inspection checklist and written report
Grading Criteria (25 points)
Date Project Turned In________
____ 2 pts. Written Report is at least 2 pages and includes date of inspection.
Inspection Checklist is attached
____ 3 pts. Content reflects a thorough and extensive inspection
____ 5 pts. Content includes strengths of playground
____ 5 pts. Content includes weaknesses and any hazards of the playground
____ 5 pts. Content includes goals for improving the safety and environment of the
playground
____ 5 pts. Content includes ideas/suggestions for portable equipment and/or
materials that can be taken outside for children to play with (at least 10)
____ 5 pts. Assignment is well-organized and typed with no spelling, grammar,
punctuation, or sentence structure errors
____ (30) Total Points
Prop Box Project
Activity Plan Due November 13, Project Due December 4
Instructions:
Develop a prop box on one particular theme in dramatic play. Write an activity plan on how to use the prop box with children. Use the format given in class. Use the prop box with children prior to turning in this assignment. Write at least a three-page report on what you learned about child development and dramatic play with young children. Be prepared to share your prop box with the class.
Grading Criteria (75 points)
Date Activity Plan Turned In________ Date Project Completed____________
____ 5 pts. Topic is appropriate and will interest young children. Prop box
encourages dramatic play, socialization, literacy skills, exploration,
experimentation, and discovery
____ 15 pts. Prop Box includes a variety of appropriate materials that support
emergent literacy
____ 10 pts. Prop Box includes appropriate materials that support and reflect
diversity in culture, race, gender, and ability
____ 10 pts. Contents are appropriate for young children’s use, durable, safe,
age-appropriate, mostly non-commercial, and varied
____ 5 pts. Contents stored in appropriate container that is durable, easy to
store, and labeled
____ 10 pts. Activity Plan is well-developed, detailed, neat, organized, and
follows the format given in class. The plan reflects an
understanding of developmentally appropriate ways to support
children’s development of social skills and an appreciation of
differences in cultures and families. It should describe the
teacher’s role in using a dramatic play prop box. The plan
should have no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
____ 20 pts. Report is at least three typed pages and includes a thorough reflection on what the student learned about dramatic play and child development through this experience. The report also explains how the prop box supports emergent literacy and how it supports and reflects diversity. The report should have no spelling, grammar, sentence structure, or punctuation errors.
____ (75) TOTAL POINTS
Outdoor Activity File
Due November 20
Each student must turn in 25 outdoor activities. These activities should follow the format given in class. The activities should be developmentally appropriate and include a variety of types of activities. 10 of the activities should be adaptable for inside gross motor activities that can be used on “bad weather” days. There are to be NO competitive games or activities in which children are “out”. Generic activities like “tag”, “hide n seek”, “basketball”, “baseball”, etc. should be avoided. Refer to Creative Curriculum text and handouts on outdoor play.
Format:
Name of Activity Age designed for
Purpose (Goals for children)
Materials Needed
Procedure/Set-up/Guidelines
Grading Criteria (40 points)
Date Assignment Turned In_________
Each activity must be written according to the format given in class, be developmentally appropriate, and be enjoyable for children. Activities do not have to be typed, but should be neat and contain no spelling, grammar, or sentence structure errors.
____ 25 Developmentally appropriate activities
____ 5 Activities will support a variety of interests
____ 5 10 activities adaptable for inside gross motor activities
____ 5 Correct format
____ (40) Total Points
Cooking Project
Activity Plan Due November 20; Project Due December 11
Instructions:
· Review resources for cooking with children
· Select one recipe to try with the children in your class or as a guest in another class. If you work in a young infant room, locate a toddler class (or older) in which you can do your cooking activity.
· Write an activity plan for your cooking activity. Use the format given in class. The activity plan should be written as if you were “giving instructions” to another teacher on how to conduct this activity. It is not just the recipe, but how you set up and interact with the children during the activity. What is the teacher’s role?
· Prepare a documentation board on your cooking experience. For documentation, include some of the following:
o Narrative descriptions of what actually happened
o Pictures with descriptions
o Webs or lists
o Props used in the experience – what tools the children learned about
o Vocabulary words the children were exposed to
o Information about the learning values of the experience for the children
o Teacher notes about children’s reactions and verbalizations
o Copies of charts or recipe cards used
o Drawings children made about the experience
o Actual products made
Be creative with your documentation and think of new things not on the list above
· Be prepared to share your activity plan and documentation with the class.
Grading Criteria (75 points)
Date Activity Plan Turned In_________ Date Project Completed___________
____ 25 pts. Activity Plan: well developed, detailed, neat, organized, follows the
format given in class. Reflects understanding of developmentally
appropriate ways to provide nutrition/cooking experiences with
young children. Describes teacher’s role in cooking.
____ 10 pts. Activity: developmentally appropriate for age selected, offers
multiple learning values: exploration and discovery, self-help skills,
literacy and language skills, math skills, etc.
____ 40 pts. Documentation Board: attractive, neat, organized, communicates
effectively the experience the children had and the learning that
resulted. Several types of documentation are included.
____ (75) TOTAL POINTS
Group Learning Center Project
Each group will be assigned a Learning Center Area in a children’s classroom. This center will be listed in the Creative Curriculum text.
The group must do research about the learning center and summarize the findings in a written report. Correct spelling, grammar, and sentence structure should be used. Documentation of at least one source in addition to the Creative Curriculum text must be included.
Individual due dates have been assigned to each Learning Center. See outline for specific dates.
The research summary report should include:
· How the center should be set up
· Materials to be used
· Any special techniques to help children use the center appropriately
· What children learn from playing in the center
· Any ECERS or ITERS specifications
· Activities to do in the center
· How the center might be adapted for different ages (ex. infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school agers)
· Ideas to be sure the center is multi-cultural and anti-biased
An oral report will be given in class along with a sample set-up of what the center might look like in a classroom setting.
Grading Criteria
Date Project Completed____________
_____ 10 points Research summary report
_____ 05 points Correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and
documentation of sources
_____ 15 points Oral report and sample set-up
_____ 30 points Total points
Name___________________________ Semester _Fall, 2004 _
ECED 2010 GRADE SHEEET
____ Prop Box ____ Reality Checks ___Exam 1
____ Playground Inspection ____ Cooking Project ___Exam 2
____ Outdoor Activities ____ Quizzes/in-class assignments/homework
____ Total Points ____ Final Grade
450-500 = A 400-449 = B 350-399 = C 300-349 = D 0-299 = F
QUIZZES, HOMEWORK, AND IN-CLASS ASSIGNMENTS
____ September 11 ____ September 25 ____ November 13 ____ November 20
____ September 11 ____ October 16 ____ November 13 ____ December 4
____ September 25 ____ October 16 ____ November 20 ____ December 4
PLAYGROUND INSPECTION REPORT DUE October 16
Date Turned In____________
____ 2 pts. Written Report is at least 2 pages and includes date of inspection
Inspection Checklists are attached
____ 3 pts. Content reflects a thorough and extensive inspection
____ 5 pts. Content includes strengths of playground
____ 5 pts. Content includes weaknesses and any hazards of the playground
____ 5 pts. Content includes goals for improving the safety and environment of the playground
____ 5 pts. Content includes ideas/suggestions for portable equipment and/or materials
that can be taken outside for children to play with (at least 10)
____ 5 pts. Assignment is well-organized and typed with no spelling, grammar,
punctuation, or sentence structure errors
____ (30) Total Points
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES DUE November 20
Date Turned In_____________
____ 25 pts. Developmentally appropriate activities
____ 05 pts. Activities will support a variety of interests
____ 05 pts. 10 activities adaptable for inside gross motor activities
____ 05 pts. Correct format
____ (40) Total Points
PROP BOX PROJECT
Activity Plan Due November 13 Prop Box Project Due December 4
Title of Prop Box_________________________ Date Turned In _______ ________
A. Plan Prop Box
____ 5 pts. Topic is appropriate and will interest young children. Prop box
encourages dramatic play, socialization, literacy skills, exploration,
experimentation, and discovery
____ 15 pts. Prop Box includes a variety of appropriate materials that support
emergent literacy
____ 10 pts. Prop Box includes appropriate materials that support and reflect
diversity
____ 10 pts. Contents are appropriate for young children’s use, durable, safe,
age-appropriate, mostly non-commercial, and varied
____ 5 pts. Contents stored in appropriate container that is durable, easy to
store, and labeled
____ 10 pts. Activity Plan is well-developed, detailed, neat, organized, and
follows the format given in class. The plan reflects an
understanding of developmentally appropriate ways to support
children’s development of social skills and an appreciation of
differences in cultures and families. It should describe the
teacher’s role in using a dramatic play prop box. The plan
should have no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
____ 20 pts. Report is at least three typed pages and includes a
thorough reflection on what the student learned about dramatic
play and child development through this experience. The report also explains how
prop box supports emergent literacy and how it supports and reflects diversity.
The report should have no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
____ (75) Total Points
COOKING PROJECT
Activity Plan Due November 20 Project Due December 11
Date Activity Plan Turned In___________ Date Project Completed________
____ 25 pts. Activity Plan: well developed, detailed, neat, organized, follows the
format given in class. Reflects understanding of developmentally
appropriate ways to provide nutrition/cooking experiences with
young children. Describes teacher’s role in cooking.
____ 10 pts. Activity: developmentally appropriate for age selected, offers
multiple learning values: exploration and discovery, self-help skills,
literacy and language skills, math skills, etc.
____ 40 pts. Documentation Board: attractive, neat, organized, communicates
effectively the experience the children had and the learning that
resulted. Several types of documentation are included.
____ (75) Total Points
ECED 2010 SAFE, HEALTHY, LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
COURSE OUTLINE – Fall, 2004
DATE |
TOPIC |
TEXTBOOK READING |
ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES EXAM DATES |
|
9/11 |
Introduction Syllabus Dramatic Play/Prop Boxes
Safety Issues |
The Creative Curriculum Chapter 7: pgs. 271-293 Safety, Nutrition, and HealthChapter 1: pgs. 28-58 |
|
|
9/25 |
Playground Safety
Outdoor Environments
Field Trips |
Safety, Nutrition, and HealthChapter 3: pgs. 98-124
The Creative CurriculumChapter 16: pgs. 493-522 Handouts |
Reality Check Report Each Student |
|
10/16
11/10 |
Emergency Preparedness Infection Control
Toys and Games
No Class--Last Day to Withdraw from Class |
Safety, Nutrition, and HealthChapter 4: pgs. 126-161 Chapter 10: pgs. 332-359 The Creative CurriculumChapter 8: pgs. 295-315
|
Playground Inspection Reports
|
|
11/13 |
NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct Cooking
|
Handouts The Creative Curriculum Chapter 14: pgs. 443-469 |
Prop Box Activity Plan
EXAM ONE |
|
11/20 |
Nutrition
Library Science/Discovery |
Safety, Nutrition, and HealthChapter 6: pgs. 199-232 The Creative CurriculumChapter 10: pgs. 351-379Chapter 11: pgs. 381-401 |
Outdoor Activities
Cooking Project Activity Plan
|
|
12/4 |
Menu Planning
Family Style Meals & Snacks
Art Music & Movement
|
Safety, Nutrition, and HealthChapter 7: pgs. 236-267
The Creative CurriculumChapter 9: pgs. 317-349 Chapter 13: pgs. 423-441 |
Prop Box Presentations
|
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12/11 |
Child Abuse
Blocks Sand and Water
|
Safety, Nutrition, and HealthChapter 12: pts.392-413 The Creative CurriculumChapter 6: pgs. 243-269Chapter 12: pgs. 403-421
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Cooking Project
EXAM TWO |