DE ANZA COLLEGE
CD-050 INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS-Fall 2011
Instructor: Nellie E. Vargas
E-Mail: vargasnellie@deanza.edu
Phone #: (408)864-8788
Office location: CD2-21e
Office hours: Tuesdays 12:30p.m.-1:30p.m. /Thursdays 12:30p.m.-2:30p.m
Course Description:
Study the principles and practices of early childhood education, early intervention, and special education. This course offers you with the opportunity to assess and evaluate the field of early childhood education as a career choice. This course also gives you the opportunity to conduct observations in selected early childhood education programs.
Desired Outcomes:
Upon the completion of this course, students will:
1. Assess roles and responsibilities of early childhood professionals working with typically and non-typically developing children.
2. Relate the roles and responsibilities of early childhood professionals to personal needs and abilities to teaching all young children.
3. Recognize the opportunities for employment in the field of early childhood education, including inclusion settings.
4. Discuss the qualifications of teachers and other early childhood educators required by Title 5 and Title 22 regulations.
5. Identify, examine and assess various types of early childhood education programs and influencing factors.
6. Examine the philosophies underlying early childhood education, and the historical development of the field of early education.
7. Examine and assess age and individual differences in child behavior and relate to developmentally appropriate curriculum and program planning.
Required Text:
1. Gonzalez-Mena, Janet 4th Edition (2007). Foundations of Early Childhood Education. New York: McGraw-Hill.
2. CD50 Reader Foundations of Early Childhood Programs Vargas,N
Class Requirements:
1. Students are expected to arrive on time, participate in class discussions and remain for the entire class. Class participation and attendance is worth 5 points. More than two absences, without contacting the instructor will result in dropping the student from class. If you miss two classes, see the instructor for an assessment of your ability to complete the class.
2. It is the student’s responsibility to drop otherwise a grade will be assigned according to the points earned.
3. Students are required to turn OFF cell phones during class time.
Assignments:
All assignments must be typed, 12 font pitch, double space and stapled together, otherwise points will be deducted from the paper. Late assignments will have 5 points deducted from assignments. These assignments must be submitted to the instructor no later than one week after it is due. Due assignments must be submitted in class and should not be left in the instructor’s mailbox. E-mail assignments will not be accepted.
Plagiarism is to steal or pass on the ideas or words of another as one’s own and includes the use without crediting the source. It will not be tolerated. Such action will be dealt with in accordance with the procedures set forth in the college catalog.
Services for Disabled Students:
Disabled Students Services (DSS) is available on campus. It provides special registration for Adaptive P. E., personal counseling, academic and vocational advisement and equipment loans. It also can help provide note-takers, assistance to and from class, and mobility training for students with blindness. For more information call 864-8753.
Need help? The Student Success Center offers free tutoring, workshops and support for many De Anza classes. See http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess for details.
• Writing and Reading Center: ATC 309/ 408-864-5840
• Math, Science and Technology Resource Center: S-43/ 408-864-8683
• General Subject Tutoring: ATC 305/ 408-864-8682
• Listening and Speaking Center: ATC 304/ 408-864-5385
• Skills Center: ATC 302/ 408-864-8253
Diana Alves de Lima & Melissa Aguilar
Co-Directors, Student Success Center
Diana Alves de Lima
Co-Director, Student Success Center
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 864-8485 alvesdelimadiana@fhda.edu
http://www.deanza.edu/studentsuccess
The Student Success Center supports classroom instruction by helping students at all levels become better learners and gain the confidence and skills to achieve their greatest possible academic success.
Important Dates
September /26/11 First day of class
November /18/11 Last day to drop with "W"
December /6 /11 Final Exam
Course Grading:
1. Written observation of one licensed child development program
and interview with an early childhood professional (see handouts)----55
2. Portfolio (see handouts)----45
3. Advising session (In class presentation)----10
4. Service Learning-Volunteer Experience----40
5. Participation----10
6. 3 Quizzes---- 90
7. Final Examination---- 50
Total points: 300
Grade Scale:
A+ = 4 ---------- 286-300 points
A = 4 ---------- 279-285 points
A- = 3.7 -------- 270-278 points
B+ = 3.3 -------- 264-269 points
B = 3.0 -------- 249-263 points
B- =2.7 --------- 240-248 points
C+ =2.3 -------- 234-239 points
C =2.0 -------- 210-233 points
D+ =1.3 -------- 204-209 points
D =1.0 -------- 189-203 points
D- =0.7 -------- 180-188 points
F =0 ----------- Below 180
Class Schedule-Fall 2011
9/27/11 Introduction to course/ History of Early Childhood Education
Introduction Influences from abroad. American Influences
Reading: Chapter 1
Types of Programs
Various types of early childhood programs. Mixed-age groupings.
The core of early childhood education. Schools with message
Reading: Chapter 2
10/4/11 History of Early Childhood Education
The field expands: Kindergarten. Interdisciplinary Influences.
In-class presentation
Reading: Chapter 1
10/11/11 Defining the Young Child
Defining the child. The whole child. Chldren with special needs
Cultural, racial and ethnic consideration
Quiz1: Chapter 1 & 2
Reading: Chapter 3
10/18/11 Title 5 and Title 22 Regulations
Quality in child care centers. Child Care Licensing.
Current staff qualifications and ratios
Reading: Learn about regulations by looking at the websites
10/25/11 Developmental and Learning Theories
Psychodynamic theory. Behaviorist theory. Cognitive theory.
Sociocultural theory. Ecological theory. Multiple intelligences theory.
In-class presentation
Reading: Chapter 4
11/1/11 Early Childhood Educators
Teacher’s role. Professionalism. Teacher Evaluation.
Quiz 2: Chapter 3, 4, Title 5, & 22 regulations.
Reading: Chapter 5
11/8/11 Observation of the Young Children
Understanding what we see. Recording of what we see. Evaluating children.
Due: Portfolio
Reading: Chapter 6
11/15/11 Working with Parents
Partnership in education.
11/22/11 Partnership in Education
11/29/11 Teacher-parent interactions
Quiz 3: Chapter 5 & 6
Due: Written observation of early childhood program and interview assignment
Reading: Chapter 8 & 9
12/6/11 Creating Environments
Criteria for creating environment. Planning for the environment.
12/14/11---- FINAL EXAM 1:45p.m.-3:45p.m.
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