ECE 1 Disclosure

Early Childhood 1 (ECED 2600)

Kristen Kohler

School Telephone: 801-402-4800

Office Hours: Wednesdays 8:50 - 9:20am

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WSU. An overview of the historical roots of early childhood education; theoretical approaches, developmentally appropriate practice, types and efficacy of early childhood programs; and political issues and ethical conduct within the early childhood profession. Prerequisite CHF 2500 Understanding Child Development

USBE. Introduces students to child-related careers and the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Instruction is given regarding developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and curriculum and facility design for young children. Early Childhood Education lab training may be a part of the course. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education. Student leadership and competitive events (FCCLA) may be integrated into this course. Previous completion of the Child Development course is REQUIRED.

Uphold ethical responsibilities of effective early childhood professionals.
Identify types of early care and education programs, standards and regulation.
Use historical and current perspectives, and theory, to observe and study, and reflect on children’s learning, development and needs.
Develop responsive relationships with young children, use guidance strategies, and follow their lead in child-directed play.
Design and implement learning experiences to meet children’s individual, sociocultural, and linguistic diversity needs.
Develop a professional growth portfolio, and collaborate with peers to improve practice.

Students will identify Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
Students will develop age-appropriate curriculum for young children.
Students will evaluate the quality of various early childhood programs and review requirement for obtaining the CDA credential.

Expectations

School rules and procedures will be followed and enforced.
Professional appearance is expected. This is a training center for industry. Students are expected to maintain a professional appearance with no extreme hair, make-up, or clothing. Clothing should also cover the body appropriately while sitting, bending, reaching, etc.

Outside food and drink are NEVER to be taken into the Child Care Training Center. All electronics will be taken if used in the Child Care training center or if used in the class outside of work time.
Use suitable, clean, and polite language in class, in the childcare training center and on or near the playground.
The children in the lab are children of those that work in our school and other district locations. Keep all information about the children confidential.
Pictures of the children are NOT to be taken unless you have permission from the center director, and it is for the sole purpose of the Layton High School Child Care Training Center.
Pictures of the children are NOT to be posted on any social networking sites. You will be asked to remove them.

Participation

Attendance and responsibility is crucial! The children and staff are counting on you to be prepared and support in the center.
Absences are to be made up for the equivalent of time missed. Make up must be worked out with the Center Director or Assistants and can be done before/after school, Lunch, or during Late Start or Home Release.
When in the center, participation points will be given as follows
Participation will be graded on a 4 point rubric.

4 points =
- On time
- Professional attitude
- Not on cellphone
- Engaged with children
- Completed duties
- Showed initiative
- Positive guidance
Points will be deducted based on performance. Tardy drops to 3. Absent = 0.

Assignment Submission.

Refer to assignment grading rubrics posted on Canvas for grading criteria.
Submit assignments by 11:59 pm on designated due date
Late assignments may be docked up to 20%, but will be accepted up until the end of the term

Learning Opportunities & Formative Assessments

Students will rotate between the classroom and the center typically every other class day.

Learning Activities include course reading activities, guided notes, lab experiences with reflection to connect concepts to personal experiences and explore how the ideas may be applied.
Assessments may include tests, reflections, reviews of assigned readings and module content aligned with course outcomes and objectives. Assessments are open-note, and may be revised and resubmitted for full credit EXCEPT THE STATE TEST which will count toward your final grade.
Reflections Within each module are learning reflections to provide opportunities for self-reflection on progress towards course outcomes and personal learning goals.
Observation assignments focus on applying skills, may be used for small group reflection & class discussion.

Attendance

A student with three or more unexcused absences in a class during a term may be given a “U” for a citizenship grade. A student with four or more tardies in a class in any term may result in the student receiving a “U”.

Citizenship

H - considerate of others, helpful, interested, follow class rules, are responsible, high percentage, and promote the success of the class.
S - follow class rules, are not disruptive, medium percentage, and have no more than 2 tardies/absences.
N - inappropriate or disruptive behavior, for less than full effort, low percentages, and 4 tardies/absences
U - beyond inappropriate or disruptive behavior, cheating or helping to cheat, and for 5 or more tardies/absences.

Class Fee

There is a $5.00 class fee required for this course that covers that cost of supplies for class activities.

Required Technology

Students will use a laptop everyday in class to complete assignments and assessments with access Canvas and Office365.

Inclusivity Statement. Creating a positive classroom community requires embracing and valuing the diversity of its members through encouraging inquiry. Every individual has the right to feel safe to express ideas that differ from those held by other members of the community. Balancing the freedom of expression and respect for others is not always apparent or easy to achieve. Students are expected to demonstrate civility and respect for the dignity of others, while being willing to challenge themselves to consider and express a variety of perspectives. The goal is to create a classroom atmosphere of openness, mutual concern, good will and respect. Expressions or actions that disparage an individual's or group's ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability are contrary to the mission of Weber State University and unacceptable in this class.

Confidentiality. You will be observing children and discussing experiences and observations of children with other students. You have an ethical responsibility to keep this information confidential. When writing papers use pseudo names or initials for programs, teachers, or children. Discuss information about the children you observe only for course purposes. Do not share any information about experiences other students share, or specific programs, classrooms, teachers or children from your observations with others outside of this class.

Professionalism. When observing or interviewing in the community, schedule the observation at least 1 week prior to the day and time you want to observe. Be on time for the observation/interview. Dress appropriately (casual professional). Be polite and friendly. Follow observational protocol directions. Thank those that assisted you.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTIFICATIONS

Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA). Student assignments might be corrected by other students, under the direction of the teacher. Students are advised that confidentiality and honesty are of the utmost importance. Any violation of such will be dealt with administratively.

Disabilities. As high school students, those with IEP and 504 plans are expected to monitor these arrangements and make them known to the teacher when necessary. I will gladly follow them.

Links to resources have not been vetted beyond the original page cited

WSU COURSE POLICIES

Academic Ethics and Honesty. All assignments turned in for credit must be student’s own original work completed for the purposes of this course. Cheating on exams, plagiarism, or unauthorized collaboration of any on written assignments is strictly prohibited. Students are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with WSU Student Code on academic ethics and honesty http://www.weber.edu/ppm/Policies/6-22_StudentCode.html. Links to an external site.

Concussion and Head Injury. Students who sustain a concussion or a traumatic head injury should immediately report the incident to a faculty member. The student will be excused from actively participating in physical activities for the class until the student is evaluated and cleared by a qualified health care provider to resume participation in class physical activities.

Copyrighted Materials. Students are advised that all module content and course materials disseminated by the instructor to the students, reflect intellectual property of the instructor or author of those works intended for individual use by the student. Students may not distribute or reproduce these materials for commercial purposes without the express written consent of the instructor. Students who sell or distribute these materials for any use other than their own are in violation of the University’s Intellectual Property Policy https://www.weber.edu/ppm/Policies/4-35_IntellectualProperty.html Links to an external site. Violations of the instructors copyright may result in course sanctions and violate the Code of Academic Integrity.

Disability Accommodations/services. PPM 3-34 notes: “When students seek accommodation in a regularly scheduled course, they have the responsibility to make such requests at the Center for Students with Disabilities before the beginning of the quarter [semester] in which the accommodation is being requested. When a student fails to make such arrangements, interim accommodations can be made by the instructor, pending the determination of the request for a permanent accommodation.” Weber State University Concurrent Enrollment students who have a pre-established 504 Plan or IEP may continue using the accommodations established therein during CE courses, provided that the accommodations have proven effective and are reasonable for a university level course. Faculty, staff, parents, and students may contact WSU Disability Services at any point to discuss or verify accommodations for CE classes. CE students should discuss their accommodation needs with faculty as soon as possible. Most questions or situational issues can be discussed and subsequently resolved to meet the students’ needs. Students should provide faculty with written (print or email) requests of accommodations for their approved 504 or IEP plan. https://www.weber.edu/disabilityservices/default.html Links to an external site.

Canvas Submissions. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that all assignment files are successfully uploaded into the appropriate submission folder. This means checking (and double-checking) to ensure that the file you upload is not blank or “corrupt.” Any blank or corrupt documents may be considered a failure to submit the assignment.

Plagiarism, Citing, & Referencing Sources. Plagiarism is using another person’s work and claiming it as your own and is prohibited (see above Academic Honesty and Ethics). Additional resources can be found here www.plagiarism.org. Links to an external site. Plagiarism violates academic ethics. Proper citation of sources is required on all assignments using APA style (6th Ed.). Resources are posted on Canvas. Turnitin.com is an electronic service that verifies the originality of student work when assignments are submitted. Your assignment will be anonymously retained in the database. Continued enrollment in this course constitutes an understanding of an agreement with this policy used to check all assignments for plagiarism. Synthesize information from the notes, the textbook, and other sources into your own words and cite. Cite sources in the text of the paper. Example citation: (Jones, 2016). Use quotation marks and cite page number when taking information directly from a source. Use direct quotes rarely – one or two brief quotes in an assignment. Cite personal communications such as lecture notes only in the text of the paper. Example: (S. Anderson, personal communication, January 4, 2013). The reference list at the end of the paper has a centered heading “References” and an alphabetical list of references by first authors last name for all citations.

Referral and Retention Policy for Child & Family Studies. The Department of Child and Family Studies follows a student retention and referral policy which can be found on the department website under Student Resources. Students may be referred to the Department Retention committee for behavioral, ethical, and/or academic performance issues. A minimum grade of C- for Family Studies and B- for Early Childhood/Early Childhood Education is required for majors and minors in the department. A student who does not pass two or more classes in the department program (defined as a C-/B- grade or lower) will be subject to an academic referral and may be dismissed from the academic program.

Services for student survivors of violence & Title IX. Any student who is impacted by discrimination, harassment, interpersonal (relationship) violence, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, or stalking is encouraged to seek resources on campus or in the community. Please contact the Title IX Coordinator (Barry Gomberg, bgomberg@weber.edu or 801-626-6240), Counseling & Psychological Services Center (801-626-6406 Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm & Friday 8am-4:30pm), the Safe@Weber Survivor Advocate (Paige Davies, paigedavies1@weber.edu, or 801-626-6372), or YCC (Weber/Morgan Counties - Rape Recovery Services 801-392-7273 24-hour confidential crisis line) or Safe Harbor (Davis County - 801- 444-9161 24-hour confidential crisis line) to discuss your specific needs. Additional resources are available at weber.edu/womenscenter/safeatweber.html

Writing Style. American Psychological Association (APA) is the writing style used for this course. The WSU writing center (http://www.weber.edu/WritingCenter (Links to an external site.)) and Purdue University online writing lab (https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01 ) provide APA guidelines. Resources for APA style are available on Canvas course resources: http://elearning.weber.edu/interactives/apa/apa6Tutorial/story_html5.html

LEARNING RESOURCES

APA Formatting Tutorial. http://elearning.weber.edu/interactives/apa/apa6Tutorial/story_html5.html
Course Textbook. Available in the left Navigation by clinking on McGraw-Hill.

Grading Scheme

The final course grade is a percentage of total points for the classroom (see breakdown in table below). A minimum grade of B- is required for all Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education, and Elementary Education majors.

For CE Students, the final grade will be comprehensive from both terms.