Frederick Community College

 

ECD 101 ONL Introduction to Early Childhood Education

 

Class begins:  8/22

Class ends:  12/10

Last Day to Withdraw:  11/2

 

You must send your email address to the instructor before class begins

 

Instructor Information:

 

 

Name:   Delaine Welch

Office:  H 232

E-mail:  dwelch@frederick.edu

Phone Number:  301 846-2559

Office Hours:  Mon/Wed 12:30-1:30

Tues. 11-2

Campus Mail Box #:  316

           

Course Information:

 

Credits:  3

On-campus Meetings:  None

On-campus Exams:  0

Prerequisites:  En 52 or ESL 99

Corequisites: 

 

Course Description:

Examines conceptual framework for understanding the role of the early childhood education professional. Content focuses on the profession of early childhood education in the context of historical, philosophical, and social influences. Units of study also review contemporary trends, issues and practices in the field of early childhood education.

 

 

Core Learning Outcomes: By the completion of the course students will be able to:

  1. Explain the historical and philosophical roots of early childhood education.
  1. Identify the major theories and theorists in the field of early childhood education.
  1. Discuss significant issues and current trends.
  1. Identify social and ethical issues that affect the work with young children and their families.
  2. Apply knowledge of diversity and commonality within Early Childhood Education programs in communities.
  1. Discuss the major roles and responsibilities of Early Childhood Educators.
  2. Compare and contrast the variety of curriculum models and programs in early childhood education.

 

 

 Instructional Methods:

Discussion boards, assignments, observations

 

 Text(s) for Course: Exploring Your Role in Early Childhood Education by Mary R Jalongo& Joan P Isenberg Required

Books for portfolio are listed on blackboard site

 

 

Evaluation Methods:

 

Tests / Papers / Projects

Point Value

Final Grade Scale

Observation  3 x 50 pts each

Discussion Boards (3) x 45

Portfolio

 Muddiest Point  5 x 10 points each

Essays      2 x 25 pts

 

 

 

   150 points

  135 points

  100 points

     50 points

    50 pts.

436-485 A

388-435 B

339-387 C

291-338 D

290 and below F

If the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to administer additional tests.

          Note that in EC1 101 12 hours of observation are required as part of this course in order to meet state guidelines and help students connect theoretical and practical knowledge. Failure to satisfactorily complete all observation hours and related assignments will result in a grade of "I" (incomplete) for the course, regardless of scores on other work. Completion of observation hours is subject to the availability of appropriate placements and may be at the discretion of the instructor. If observation-related work is not completed satisfactorily in the prescribed time outlined in the college catalog, the course grade will automatically become an "F."

         

 

Student Services

 

A variety of services are available to assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx.

Students with disabilities who are in need of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at 301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx.

 

 Participation Policy:

 

(1)   The course level class participation policy is designed to support the learning process.

(2)   To maintain the highest quality of academic work, the course level class participation policy encourages and expects the student to participate fully in all course activities. Class participation is graded through discussion boards and muddiest points.

(3)   In case of serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college functions, students remain responsible for completing the requirements of the course.

(4)   If participation components cannot be met due to serious illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college functions, the instructor may explore make-up opportunities in different class participation formats as warranted).

 

 

 Email Policy:

 

With the exception of MOL students, all FCC students will receive and are expected to use their FCC email address for correspondence with faculty and staff at the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at https://myfcc.frederick.edu. Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your email address is available to all students in this course.

However, students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this course only for the purpose and the duration of this course.

The instructor can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours.

 

Academic Integrity:

 

Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times.  Make sure that all sources, particularly Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. More information about this and the Student Conduct Code are available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx

You must send your Academic Integrity Pledge to the instructor. The form is available at http://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm

 Evaluation Methods: 

1.   School Visit Summary/Observation- Students will visit and observe two early childhood settings and write summary according to the guidelines distributed in class. The student may not observe at his/her place of employment if he/she works with young children. This will help keep your observation objective and expose you to other settings. Contact sites before observing and make appointments for observation.  Try to be inconspicuous. Observation sheets will posted online. Students will observe in three different settings for 4 hours each time. One setting has to be a public school setting. Students will contact the observation coordinator. can contact Leah Simon, she is our observation coordinator, if he/she needs help with Students need to complete the confidentiality form online prior to their observation and send to their Instructor. Students can contact Teri Bickel, TBickel@frederick.edu to observe at FCC Children’s Center. Students have to complete the confidentiality form prior to any observation.

            2. Portfolio: Portfolio will include a learning paper, interview with teacher and book review.     

     3. Muddiest Point:  Every other week students will post on discussion board a question to another student or thoughtful response. Need to post at least three times to make full points.  

            4. Essays- throughout semester students will respond to two posted essay questions.

            5. Discussion board: Students will post three times on discussion board, directions are on blackboard  site.

                        

            All work must be typed, spell checked and have proper grammar in it. All work must be put in the digital drop box saved as either rich text format or Microsoft word. It is the student’s responsibility to hand in his/her work in a format that can be opened and to put it in digital drop box.

          

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Topical Outline (ONLINE COURSE)

 

 Week (Mon. to Mon.)

SUBJECT

CONTENT-Activity Online

Week 1-8/22

 

Chapter 1 Becoming a Knowledgeable and Reflective Practitioner

 

 

Muddiest Point #1 open from Mon. to Sunday)

Week 2-8/29

 

 

 

Chapter 2 Exploring History, Philosophy and Advocacy

 

 

 

9/5 Labor Day- college closed

 

Discussion Board 1 Open from Mon. to Sunday

 

 

Week 3- 9/6

 

 

Chapter 3 Delivering High Quality Early Childhood Programs

 

 Muddiest Point 2 –Mon. to Sunday

Week 4 –9/12

Chapter 4 Understanding Diversity and Inclusion

 

 

 

Week 5 –9/19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 5 Promoting Children’s Development

 

Muddiest Point 3 –Mon. to Sunday

 

 

Essay 1 due by 9/25

 

Week 6- 9/26

 

Chapter 6 Fostering Children’s Engagement in Learning

 

 

 

 

 Week 7- 10/3

 

Chapter 7 Creating High Quality Learning Environments

 

 

Muddiest Point 4 –Mon. to Sunday

 

Observation 1 Due by 10/2

 

 

Week 8 –10/10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 8 Developing Curriculum

 

Discussion Board 2 –open from mon. to Sunday

 

 

Week 9 – 10/17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 9 Planning for Children’s Learning

 

 

 

 

 

Muddiest Point #5- open from Mon. to Sun.

Observation 2 Due by 10/16

 

 

Week 10- 10/24

 

Chapter 10: Assessing Children’s Learning and Documenting Progress

 

 

Essay 2 Due 10/23 by midnight

Week 11- 10/31

 Chapter 11: Guiding Children’s Behavior and Creating a classroom community

 

11/2 Last day to withdraw

 

Week 12-11/7

 

Chapter 12: Building Supportive Relationships with children and families

 

 

Observation 3 Due midnight 11/6

 

 

 

 

Week 13 –11/14

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter  13: Developing as a Professional Early Childhood Educator

 

11/23 College open no class

11/24-27 College Closed

 

 

Week 14 –11/28

 

 

 

 

Week 15  - 12/5

Ch. 14/ Ch. 15: Policy Issues and Early Childhood Practice

 

 

 

Wrap up the chapters

**Portfolio due to Instructor   by midnight

 

 

 

Discussion Board 3- open Monday to Thursday