Syllabus
CHLD 16
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In the box below please explain your understanding of user names and passwords, including how you expect to receive your user name and password for this class:
Instructor:
Scott E. DonovanInstructor's Email:
sdonovan@bcconline.comOnline Office Hours: Tuesdays from 7 pm to 8 pm. (I will be online during these hours and will respond immediately to any E-mail sent during these times.)
When you write to me, please print your first and last name the way it appears on your enrollment form. It is very important you put CHLD 16 in the subject line. I delete mail from people I do not know!
In the box below type, I understand my instructor will be online every Tuesday from 7 pm to 8 pm, and that he will respond immediately to class questions during this time frame. Assignments submitted at this time will still have a one-week return time. I also understand that when emailing my instructor I will put CHLD 16 into the subject line, or risk my email being deleted and unread.
Textbook:
Textbook: Early Education Curriculum by Jackman, 4th Edition.
In the box below type, I have my textbook for CHLD 16 or I will have it by _______.
Email Updates:
One of the primary methods of contact in an online course is email. Your
college is capable of extracting student names and email addresses from our
registration system. The purpose of extracting this information is two fold. The
information will be used by the instructor to remain in contact with the class
in order to provide information necessary for the students' academic success.
The information will also be used to send emails to the students from the
college administration. The emails sent by the college administration will
consist of links to course surveys, which will be used to improve our online
courses, important announcements for students, and links to college surveys,
which will be used to satisfy requirements placed on the college by the
California Community College Chancellor's Office. The college will not use this
information to advertise any products and will not share student email addresses
with any other organization.
In the box below type the following information:
As a student, I understand it is my responsibility to ensure my email address is
up to date in the registration system, and that failure to do so can seriously
impact my ability to successfully complete my courses. Further, I consent to
receive email communication from my instructor and from the college
administration. This consent will remain in force until it is revoked in writing
or I am no longer taking classes with the college. Upon submitting the syllabus,
I agree to enter the registration system, check my email address, and change it
if necessary. I understand a tutorial is available to assist me with this
procedure. I also understand I can contact 760-252-2411 x7236 to receive
additional assistance if I encounter any difficulties when attempting to change
my email address.
Course Description:
Development and behavior based on current knowledge in child development. Intellectual, physical, emotional and social development of the child. Establish an understanding of curriculum development, lesson planning and developmentally age appropriate activities.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Student Learning Objectives:
In the box below type one reason why you are taking this class and the objective and SLO that interests you the most from the list above.
Methods of Evaluation:
Evaluation:
| Number of Assignments | Name of Assignments | Point Value Per Assignment | Total Points Possible |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Participation (Online Discussion Group Questions) | 25 Points | 200 Points |
| 8 | Quizzes | 25 Points | 200 points |
| 1 | Observation | 100 Points | 100 Points |
| 5 | Chapter Reviews (Explorations) | 40 Points | 200 points |
| 1 | Mid-Term Exam (Chapters 1-6) | 100 points | 100 Points |
| 1 | Final Exam Comprehensive (Chapters 1-12) | 200 Points | 200 points |
Grading Scale for Course Grade
| Points Earned | Percentage Earned | Grade Earned |
|---|---|---|
| 1000-900 | 90-100% | A |
| 800-899 | 80-89% | B |
| 700-799 | 70-79% | C |
| 600-699 | 60-69% | D |
| 0-599 | 0-59% | F |
Possible Points:
200 Points: Discussion Topics
Discussion topics and questions will be worth a maximum of 25 points each. Each week there will be a new discussion topic or question. You will be expected to go to the discussion board and participate by discussing the topic each week.
- You must completely answer the discussion question. (You should put some thought to your reply to the question/post. A few lines will not make for a serious discussion post).
- You must respond to at least one other student's answer (you will need to start a new post and post to the student, i.e., Scott, I thought your comment about…). One-sentence responses do not count as a qualifying response - responses must be related to the subject and 2-4 sentences in length. This is the "minimum" requirement to get full credit. You are always welcome to respond to more than one student.
- Make sure that your opinions are backed up by information from the book, lecture, or another source (i.e. – websites, be sure to post the web link). Remember that correct spelling and grammar are also a part of your grade. There are no make-ups for discussion topics that are not submitted by the deadline. If you miss the discussion deadline, 11:59 pm Sunday of the week they are assigned, you will be given a zero for that week’s discussion. I suggest not waiting until Sunday evening to try and post, as if you have a problem and can not post by the deadline, you will receive a zero. Remember you have an entire week to complete the assignment. Please see schedule for deadlines. This is where I will post messages to you in the instructor’s area. See Attendance and Participation Policy below.
200 Points: Chapter Quizzes
There will be 8 quizzes throughout the semester. Each quiz is worth 25 points. There will be no makeup quizzes. All quizzes must be submitted by the deadline. Quizzes must be taken by 11:59 pm Sunday of the week they are assigned. Please see schedule for deadlines. If you miss the quiz, you will be given a zero for that quiz. I suggest not waiting until Sunday evening to try and take the quiz, as if you have a problem and can not make the deadline, you will receive a zero. Remember you have an entire week to complete the assignment.
100 Points: Observation
A one-hour observation of a child (2-4 years old) in a preschool setting is required for this class. Students will arrange to visit an early childhood program in the Barstow area (i.e., Head Start) or the area in which you live. Students will be responsible to observe a preschool child and record information about the child. The paper must be 4 page typed (double-spaced 12 Font, Times New Roman) summary about the child that you visit. In the paper summary, you must include the name of the program, location of observation, the age of the child, date of observation, time the observation begins and ends, description of what the child is doing, who is around the child and/or who is the child playing with, and what does the child and others say. Afterward, give your opinion about what you observed; use your textbook when possible to reinforce your opinion. Include your name, CHLD 16, the name, address, phone number, and contact name of the program you observed at the end of your paper (This is not included in the paper length). This paper must be submitted to the instructor through email as a Word RTF attachment. The observation is due by 11:59 pm Sunday of week 5. Late assignments will receive a zero.
In the box below type: " I understand that I must complete an observation of a child (2-4 years old) in a preschool setting, and provide a 4 (double-spaced, 12 Font, Times New Roman) page report by the assigned deadline. I also understand that I am required to submit the observation to my instructor as an RTF attachment through email. I further understand that failing to complete these assignments by the scheduled deadline will result in a failing grade for the assignment and will lower my course grade substantially."
200 Points Chapter Reviews
At the end of each chapter is an "explorations" section that has activities that help reinforce what you have learned from each chapter. You will be required to complete one of the activities for five (5) of the twelve (12) chapters. You will be able to choose only one activity per chapter, but will be required to do an activity from five of the twelve chapters. You will have to choose what chapters you wish to do, so it will be your responsibility to make sure you do the activities. The activities will be due by the Sunday of the week that the lesson was given, e.g. Chapters 1 and 2 will end on February 27, 2011 and the activities for one or both of those chapters will be due by midnight of February 27, 2011 Once we move to a new lesson, you will not be allowed to do a chapter we have covered. I would not suggest waiting until the end and trying to do this for the last five chapters. Each "exploration" will be worth 40 points with a possibility of 200 overall points for completing five reviews. Each review "exploration" must be 1-3 pages long. Put your name, the chapter of the review and the review number at the end of the paper and not at the top or beginning of the paper, this assures that the paper meets the minimum requirements (this does not count toward page length). One page (12 Font, Times New Roman) double-spaced will be the minimum accepted, less than one page will receive a zero. The papers will be graded on grammar, spelling, syntax, how much effort you put into the activity, and if you followed the directions of the activity. If you create any outside activity, i.e. a classroom layout, it will be your responsibility to get that to me by email, which may require you to scan the document into a file that I can open through email.
In the box below type:
I understand that I need to complete five (5) chapter reviews according to each chapter’s deadline, each review "exploration" must be 1-3 pages. I also understand that I am required to submit the explorations to my instructor via email as an RTF attachment. I further understand that failing to complete these assignments will result in a failing grade for the assignment and will lower my course grade substantially."
300 Points: Examinations
Both a Mid-Term and a Final Exam will be given. See schedule and/or main webpage for dates. Should you need to complete a make-up exam you will need to obtain instructor’s prior approval and must do so before the scheduled date of the exam. The midterm will be given week 4 and will cover chapters 1-6, and is worth 100 points. The midterm will be online and is open book and open notes. The final exam will be given week 9 and is worth 200 points. The final will be comprehensive and will cover the entire book, chapters 1-12. The final must be proctored and you will take it in the computer lab at the college or you can have the final proctored off of the campus. If you need to have your final proctored off of the campus you must turn in the proctor form no later than week 2 and your proctor must meet the proctor guidelines. The final is closed book and closed notes.
In the box below type:
"I understand that I need to take a midterm which will cover chapters 1-6 and I will take the midterm by the scheduled deadline. I understand that not taking the midterm by the scheduled deadline will result in a zero for the midterm and will significantly reduce my overall grade. I also understand that I need to take a final exam, which will be given week 9, it will be closed book and closed notes, and it will cover the entire book chapters 1-12. I also understand that the final will be proctored and I will either take it in the computer lab at the college or I will have the final proctored off of the campus and I understand that I must turn in the proctor form no later than week 2. I also understand that the final exam is closed book and closed notes. I agree to take these exams by their due dates. I understand that not taking the final by the scheduled deadline will result in a zero for the final and will significantly reduce my overall grade."
Attendance and Participation Policy:
In the box below type: I have read and understand the grading system and participation policy and I agree to abide by them, and all deadlines. I also understand that if I miss assignments for two (2) weeks in a row, OR if I miss three (3) total assignments, I may be dropped by the instructor. I also understand that it is my responsibility to drop a class and not the instructor's. If I do no drop the class and remain on the class roll, a grade of F may result.
Online Courses:
Please note that online courses are available for the convenience of students with varying needs. These courses are neither easier nor less time-consuming than a normal "in-class" course: just more flexible. While they allow the student to "attend class" (so-to-speak) at the student's convenience, they still require self-motivation and time-management on the part of the student. Because this online course is also a 9-week course, it is far more concentrated than a typical 18-week course in or out of the classroom. Students should expect online courses to take as much time and dedication as in-class courses, and should plan their schedules accordingly.
ON-LINE INSTRUCTIONS:
YOU MUST FILL OUT THIS SYLLABUS IF YOU INTEND TO TAKE THE COURSE!
It is your responsibility to make sure the instructor has all the contact information stated at the top of this syllabus by the start of class! It is your responsibility to email the instructor if you have any problems or do not understand this syllabus.
It is your responsibility to confirm your enrollment either via the Internet at https://bcregweb.barstow.edu or by calling (760) 252-2411 x7236 if you are having problems accessing the course material. After you have confirmed your enrollment, go to
http://www.bcconline.com/orient/ and read the password link. Following this procedure will ensure you are helped in the fastest manner possible.By enrolling for this class, the assumption is that you possess the necessary skills to read at the college level, to enter and perform research on the internet, to email using proper email etiquette and to post to the discussions.
When emailing your instructor:
sdonovan@bcconline.com include your full name. Send all email with the name of the course in the subject line and Lesson No. or the words: problem, question, or comment. Many times, I receive email with no name in the body of the email. Sign all email with your name as registered at school, or else you will not receive a reply and your assignment will not be graded. Make sure CHLD 16 is in the subject line, if CHLD 16 is not in the subject line, the email will be deleted.Email assignments will have a one-week turnaround time, and you should not expect an answer to a successfully submitted and completed assignment before the end of the one-week turnaround time period. Receiving graded assignments or an answer to your questions before the above stated timelines have passed does not guarantee that you will receive replies that quickly in the future.
At the conclusion of the class students may find out their grades by going online to http://bcregweb.barstow.edu/. The instructor does not email student grades and will not respond to inquiries about grades at the conclusion of the course.
In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the online instructions written in the syllabus and I understand that if I do not fill out and submit the syllabus I may be dropped from the class.
Standards for written work and behavior:
Written reports, college adult-level behavior, quizzes, and class exercises will be executed and/or performed in accordance with standards expected at Barstow College. In addition to the requirements of the assignment, points will be deducted for incorrect spelling and improper grammar, and for inappropriate, rude, or derogatory comments. The assignments you submit MUST be in APA format unless otherwise indicated. The student is strongly encouraged to store and save ALL submitted work.
Academic Honesty:
Plagiarism is claiming as your own a paper, report, article, outline, or speech which, in whole or in part was prepared by someone other than yourself. Material quoted from readings MUST be noted according to the report writing style followed (APA, in this case). The scope of academic honesty is two-fold:
- You must do your own work. Cutting and pasting from another source is also plagiarism. Papers, quizzes, tests, etc MUST be your own work in your own words. I realize that some students may want someone else to "check" the work. I (strongly) suggest that you put everything in your own words FIRST, then, if you desire, have someone proofread for you. Proofreading involves checking for errors, not re-writing sentences and paragraphs. If revisions are needed for clarity, then YOU must make those revisions; do not let your proofreader do the revisions.
- When "borrowing" ideas from another source (for instance: research) ALWAYS give credit by citing the source. See rule #1. You cannot have too many citations in a paper, especially in a "research" paper, because you are "researching" from other sources. If you have information that you did not research yourself, or that did not come directly from your own ideas (i.e. if you were "inspired" by something you read or saw), you MUST cite the reference. Claiming work as your own that is not yours - in any way, shape, or form - is plagiarism. See http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/instruct/guides/citations.html
- I do not accept "recycled" papers. These are papers that you have used for another class, which has been given a grade by another professor.
- You can not submit a paper for this class that you are submitting to another class in the same time frame. The paper you submit for this class must be original and must have never submitted for review or for a grade in another class. Doing so will result in a zero.
Plagiarism can result in a failing grade on the assignment, failure of the course (without the option to withdraw), and/or suspension or expulsion from the school. For additional information see What is Plagiarism?
In the box below type: " I have read the Academic Honesty section of the syllabus and I understand what plagiarism is and that committing it can result in failure of the course.
Proctored Exams:
All students are required to take the final at an adequately supervised location. The final will be given on-campus in the computer. (Call to schedule an appointment). If you must have a proctor, the proctor form located on the main page of CHLD 16 must be filled out and turned in by the second week of class. If you do not turn in the proctor form, you will be expected to take the final on the Main Campus. Please read the requirements carefully for the proctor form, especially the proctor's email requirement. (See the webpage http://www.bcconline.com/orient/proctorform.htm for complete college information on Assessment Test Proctor Form for Remote Students. Do not use the form on this page, use the form on the CHLD 16 page, or you will risk not having a proctor). All proctors must be librarians, military educational officers, college professors, professional proctors (such as our lab aides) or clergy.
Friends, family members, coworkers, and supervisors of the student or applicant may not be proctors. The proctor must have a professional email address and phone. (hotmail, yahoo, excite, aol, netscape, earthlink, verizon, netzero email accounts are unacceptable). The email address should correspond to a school or business. All proctors must be verified and aproved by the instructor.
In the box below type, I understand that the final will be given on-campus in the computer lab and must call to schedule an appointment, if I am not taking the final on campus; I understand that I must have an approved proctor as outlined on the college webpage http://www.bcconline.com/orient/proctorform.htm ; the proctor form must be filled out and turned in by the second week of class, this form is located on the CHLD 16 page. If I do not turn in the proctor form or my proctor is not approved by the start date of the final exam, I will be expected to take the final on the Main Campus.
Course Schedule:
Each week, students will read the assigned chapter(s), read the lecture for the week, take the quiz, complete and turn in any other assignments due, and participate in the discussion group. Completed assignments must be submitted to the instructor via E-Mail. All assignments, quizzes, tests, etc... turned in after the deadline will receive a zero, unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
Lesson 1 (February 22-27)
- Read the Syllabus
- Read Chapter 1: Starting the Process
- Read Chapter 2: Creating Curriculum
- Read the Lecture
- Quiz # 1 (Chapters 1 & 2) (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
- Discussion Question (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
Lesson 2 (February 28-March 6)
- Turn in Proctor Form- if needed
Lesson 3 (March 7-March 13)
- Read Chapter 5: Math
- Read the Lecture
- Quiz # 3 (Chapters 5) (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
- Discussion Question (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
Spring Break (March 14-20)
Lesson 4 (March 21-27)
- Read Chapter 6: Science
- Read the Lecture
- Quiz # 4 (Chapters 6) (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
- Discussion Question (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
Lesson 5 (March 28-April 3)
- Observation Due (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
- Read Chapter 7: Social Studies
- Read Chapter 8: Art
- Read the Lecture
- Quiz # 5 (Chapters 7 & 8)(Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
- Discussion Question (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
Lesson 6 (April 4-10)
- Read Chapter 9: Sensory Centers
- Read the Lecture
- Quiz # 6 (Chapters 9)(Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
- Discussion Question (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
Lesson 7 (April 11-17)
- Read Chapter 10: Music and Movement
- Read Chapter 11: Puppets
- Read the Lecture
- Quiz # 7 (Chapters 10 & 11)(Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
- Discussion Question (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
Lesson 8 (April 18-24)
- Read Chapter 12: Dramatic Play and Creative Dramatics
- Quiz # 8 (Chapters 12)(Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
- Discussion Topic (Due by Sunday @ 11:59 pm)
Lesson 9 Final Exam week (See main page for schedule)
to be taken this week only in the computer lab on the main campus or Ft. Irwin, or by an approved proctor. Closed book, closed notes. See main web page for dates and deadlines.Comprehensive Final Exam (Chapters 1-12)
In the box below type, I understand and agree to abide by the course schedule and due dates listed above. I also understand that any quiz, test, assignment, etc... turned in after the deadline will receive a zero. I realize that if I require a proctor I must fill out a proctor form by the end of the second week of class.
Disability Statement:
If you have a disability which may impact your success in this course, you may contact the Office of Student Support (OSS) to arrange any reasonable accommodations and supports to which you are entitled. It is the responsibility of the student to initiate these procedures. The OSS department can be contacted by calling 760-252-2411 x7225 or 760-252-6759 TTY/TDD or emailing oss@bcconline.com.
In the box below type: I understand that if I have or suspect I have a disability I can contact the OSS program at the number or email address listed above and request reasonable accommodations. Further I realize it is my responsibility to contact the OSS department.
Syllabus Disclaimer
This schedule is tentative and is subject to modification. A Syllabus is not a contract between instructor and students, but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, objectives and the class topic and reading schedule. The instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate or unusual opportunities for students learning arises. Students will be notified.
In the box below type, I understand a syllabus is not a contract between instructor and students, but rather a guide to course procedures on attendance, requirements, grading, objectives and the class topic and reading schedule. My instructor reserves the right to amend the syllabus when emergency circumstances dictate or unusual opportunities for students learning arises. Students will be notified.
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