Sandra Ford

| Northeast MS Community College

CDT 1113  EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSION

COURSE SYLLABUS

FALL 2006

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This course is an introduction to the profession of early childhood, types of early childhood programs, and theories of child development.  Students are required to observe, assess, and record child behavior through laboratory experience.  Room arrangements, software, play, and safety are some of the topics explored.

INSTRUCTOR:            Sandra S. Ford

                                          Waller 110

                                          (662)720-7214 (office)

                                          (662)534-4390 (home)

                                          ssford@nemcc.edu

OFFICE HOURS:

              2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.   MWF

              1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.  TTH

REQUIRED TEXT:

Essa, Eva.  Introduction to Early Childhood Education, 5th Edition.  Clifton Park, New York: Thomson Delmar Learning, 2007.

ISBN:  1418000795

CREDIT:  Three (3) Semester Hours.  Two (2) hours lecture and two (2) hours lab.

COMPETENCIES/OBJECTIVES:

1. Explain the Early Childhood Education Technology (CDT) program philosophy and policies.
1. Identify expected behaviors of CDT students, children, parents, teachers, and instructors according to program policies.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and ability to adhere to professional ethics and confidentiality standards.
2. Use systematic approach to observing and recording child behavior.
1. Use various methods of observational techniques.
2. Record observation findings using a variety of methods.
3. Discuss early childhood education and childcare movements to include history, theories, and practice.
1. Identify philosophers of Early Childhood Education.
2. Identify developmentally appropriate practice as defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
3. Explain the importance of lesson plans, behavioral goals, and objectives for young children.
4. Describe types of early childhood programs and employment opportunities.
1. Analyze the various types of childcare services including public, private, church sponsored, home-based, corporate, franchised, military, etc.
2. Explore employment opportunities in the childhood profession career ladder.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES/STRATEGIES:

Lecture, Videos, Reading Assignments, Internet/Web Pages, Guest Speakers, Lab Assignments, Book Report, Early Childhood Philosopher Reports.

METHODS OF EVALUATION:

Lab Assignments, Lab Attendance, Class Attendance, Book Report, Early Childhood Philosopher Reports, Chapter Exams, Final Exam.

COURSE RULES/POLICIES:

1. Students are expected to attend all class meetings and labs, and to complete all assignments.  It is the student’s responsibility to acquire and submit all assignments on time.  The syllabus and assignments are posted on the instructor’s website.
2. LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! 
3. Please turn off cell phones before entering class.  They are extremely disruptive!
4. I DO NOT LIKE MAKE-UP EXAMS!  Please be present for all exams.  Make-up exams will be given at the instructor’s discretion.  Make-up dates will be announced by the instructor.
5. Out of order comments and talking will not be allowed.  Please treat each of your classmates with respect.
6. Please call or email if you must class.  Contact information is listed at the top of the syllabus.
7. THE NEMCC CUT/WITHDRAWAL/ABSENTEE POLICY WILL BE ADHERED TO IN THIS CLASS!  THE DOCUMENT IS ATTACHED.  PLEASE READ THROUGHLY!

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Lab Assignments
2. Lab Attendance
3. Class Attendance
4. Reading Assignments
5. Early Childhood Book Report
6. Early Childhood Philosopher Report
7. Chapter Exams
8. Final Exam

GRADING:

Seventy-five (75) percent of grade – Classroom lecture, attendance, reading assignments, reports, and exams.

Twenty-five (25) percent of grade – Lab attendance and assignments.

A           95 – 100

B           85 – 94

C           75 – 84

D           70 – 74

F            69 - below