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Muncie Area Career CenterEarly Childhood Education I & II Course Outline 2015-2016Teacher: Mrs. Vicki IrvinTelephone: 765-747-5250E-mail: virvin@muncie.k12.in.usCourse Description:This program prepares students for employment in early childhood education and related child care services, and provides a foundation for study in higher education that leads to early childhood education teaching, child care facilities administration, or elementary education careers.? The course of study includes planning and guiding developmentally appropriate activities for pre-school-age children, appropriate practices of guidance and discipline, application of basic health and safety principles when working with children, and overview of management and operation of licensed child care facilities.? Students gain actual experience working with young children by operating the MACC pre-school. Students learn about, and as second year students, complete the requirements for the CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.? Both first and second-year students who meet the requirements may participate in non-paid internship experience. Textbook:Early Childhood Education Today 12th EditionThe Child Care ProfessionalHealth, Safety & Nutrition for the Young Child 8th EditionDevelopmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood ProgramCDA Essentials for Working with Young ChildrenThe Child Development Associate National Credentialing Program and CDA Competency Standards Preschool EditionCollege Credits and Certifications/EPAs:ECED 100 Introduction to Early Childhood EducationECED 101 Health, Safety, NutritionECED 105 CDA ProcessStudents will take the Pre-Professional Assessment and Certification (Pre-PAC) examinationsAmerican Heart Association CPR/First Aid/AED CertificationCourse Grading Scale:9-Week Grades Based on:35% Lab work40% Assessments (tests, quizzes, and skills assessments)25% Class assignments, activities, projectsMuncie Community Schools Grading Scale:1790700140335First Semester Grade:1st9-weeks grade (45%) + 2nd9-weeks grade (45%) + 2nd Semester Final Exam(10%)Second Semester Grade:3rd 9-weeks grade (45%) + 4th 9-weeks grade (45%) + 2nd Semester Final Exam(10%)020000First Semester Grade:1st9-weeks grade (45%) + 2nd9-weeks grade (45%) + 2nd Semester Final Exam(10%)Second Semester Grade:3rd 9-weeks grade (45%) + 4th 9-weeks grade (45%) + 2nd Semester Final Exam(10%)100% - 90% = A 89% - 80% = B 79% - 70% = C 69% - 60% = D 59% - 50% = FRequired Clothing/Tools Needed for Course:Students are required to have a physical, TB test, and Criminal History Check before they can participate in preschool. Some internship positions may require fingerprinting and a drug screening.Students need to model proper attire for a preschool teacher/aide. Jeans are acceptable without holes. No bare midriffs, house slippers, clothing/accessories that advertise alcohol, tobacco, drugs, or lewd behavior will be worn to class.All students need a smock/scrub top.Job ShadowingCareer & Technical Education students are given the opportunity to explore career options and to be exposed to workplace experiences. All students are required to participate in, at least, one job shadowing experience each school year.InternshipFirst-year students who have good attendance, have mastered required skills, and who meet all requirements will participate in a six week non-paid internship experience in a child care facility or elementary school. Second-year students will participate in an internship experience during the second semester of their senior year.MACC PreschoolThe MACC Preschool is conducted on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays beginning late September through early April. AMPM 7:55 – 8:15Class12:25 – 12:45Class 8:15 – 10:15Preschool12:45 – 2:45Preschool10:15 – 10:30Class 2:45 – 3:00ClassCourse Outline / Syllabus – Early Childhood Education IWeekAssignmentsFirst SemesterActivities/Assessments1NAEYC Code of Ethical ConductEthical responsibilities to childrenEthical responsibilities to familiesEthical responsibilities to colleaguesEthical responsibilities to community and societyWorking with young children – Ch. 1Careers in Early Childhood EducationBecoming a Role ModelChoosing a Child Care Facility Students will describe, list, and share sections of the code that are involved (children, families, colleagues, community) and which ideals deal with a given scenario. They will also evaluate the scenario and recommend a solution.2Language Experiences for Children – Ch. 19 & 21Model appropriate language? Talking to children Writing?Skills Reading Skills Listening Skills? Selection of book, song, and propStudents will describe appropriate languages activities for speaking and listening to young children, writing skills, and reading skills.Evaluate a children’s book.Select a book, song, and prop for a story time.3Preschool Lesson PlanningIDOE Foundations for Young Children Birth?to Five?(Preschool) English/Language Arts Mathematics Social?Emotional Physical?Development? Personal CareScienceSocial StudiesFine ArtsAppendixCreate a story time lesson plan for young children based on the IDOE Foundations for young children.Present a story time and evaluate peers’ story time.4SafetyUniversal PrecautionsCommunity First Aid & Safety CPR/AED Certification/American Heart Association for Adult, Child, & InfantsDescribe and demonstrate procedures used for Universal Precautions given a situation.Demonstrate: CPR for adult, child, & infantAnalyze a given scenario and demonstrate the skills necessary5Safety Certification Testing- Adult, Child, & InfantFirst AidCPRAEDDescribe and practice first aid: choking, Epi-pen, controlling bleeding, splinting.Demonstrate the use of the AED.6Safety – Ch. 10Tornado, Fire, Disaster DrillsRulesInspections – Indoor, Outdoor, PlaygroundLiabilityDemonstrate emergency drill procedures.Perform safety inspections in the preschool and write a reflection.7Child AbuseIntroducing the Basics of Child CareClassroom Management?and Communication Health and Safety Environment Child BehaviorDescribe different types of child abuse: physical, emotional, neglect, and sexual.Recognize signs and symptoms.Describe the reporting procedure in a center.8Teacher ResponsibilitiesDevelopmentally Appropriate Curriculum The Environment Communication Teamwork Time Management Participation in Professional Organizations Professional DevelopmentSuccessful Teachers CharacteristicsFondness for Children Patience Compassion Confidence Sense of Humor Commitment Personal Desire Physical and Mental HealthPreschool - Planning, Preparing, & TeachingEvaluate possible dispositions toward teaching/children and write a reflection paper.Read the professional article, “Twelve Characteristics of Effective Early Childhood Teachers,” and write a reflection.Develop and teach activities that are: physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually, appropriate.9LicensingChild Care CentersChurch MinistriesFamily Child Care HomesCompare the three types of licensing guidelines for centers.Plan, prepare lesson plans, and teach preschool children.10Preschooler Development – Ch. 6Physical Intellectual/Cognitive Emotional SocialRecognize the main child development theorists: Jean Piaget, Erik Erikson, and Lawrence Kohlberg.Lead and communicate activities.11ObservationConfidentialityObjectivityTypesCreate developmentally appropriate lesson plans including FoundationsComplete a preschool observation.12Health – Ch. 12Communicable IllnessesImmunizationsDefine, list symptoms, and incubation period of communicable illnesses for early childhood.Perform an informal health inspection for children during preschool.Plan, prepare lesson plans, and teach preschool children.13Administering MedicationTemperature General Cleaning & HygienePlan, prepare lesson plans, and teach a health activity to preschool children.Implement strategies to teach children health and sanitation habits.14Nutrition – Ch. 11My Plate 6 Nutrients Identify information on nutrition using My Plate and the textbook and respond to questions on a handout/internet site.Produce an essay on the five food groups including the information listed on My Plate for preschoolers.Produce a six door foldable organizer.15MenusConstruct a Rebus recipe for children using a simple nutritious pose a weekly menu for preschoolers including: breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, & dinner with the correct number of servings from the appropriate food groups.16CACFP (Child & Adult Care Food Program)Childhood ObesityPlan, prepare lesson plans, and teach a nutrition activity to preschool children.Describe what the CACFP is and what it is used for the a child care.Final: Create 23 developmentally appropriate lesson plans for early childhood: 6 children’s books (2 health, 2 safety, 2 nutrition); 5 recipes for nutritious snacks with a rebus recipe each; 6 games: 2 health, 2 safety, 2 nutrition; 6 finger plays/songs: (2 health, 2 safety, 2 nutrition)17Food AllergiesIdentify common children’s food allergies.Recommend a list of physical activities for child care to prevent obesity to keep preschoolers moving.18FinalComplete aboveCourse Outline / Syllabus – Early Childhood Education IWeekAssignmentsSecond SemesterActivities/Assessments1NAEYC as a ResourceJob ShadowPhone call to employer Confirmation form Confirmation letter Questions Using the NAEYC website, locate a professional article on guidance; read, analyze, and reflect in an essay.Plan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Check with teacher; call center.Type a confirmation letter.Read and select 5 main questions to ask while job shadowing.2Job ShadowWorkplace host's evaluation Student evaluation Thank you letter Job shadow essayPlan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Participate in the job plete an evaluation.Type a thank you letter for the teacher.Create an essay about your job shadow day.3Developing Guidance Skills – Ch. 13Indirect Guidance Outside factors that influence behavior Set up of the classroom Location of the teacherPlan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Draw a situation and respond to the proper technique to use.4Direct Guidance PrinciplesUse Simple Language Speak in a?Relaxed Voice Be Positive Offer Choices with Care Encourage Independence and Cooperation Be?Firm Be Consistent Provide Time for Change Consider Feelings Intervene When NecessaryPlan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Pull sticks and explain a given guidance technique.Choose the correct order for, “Helping Children Solve Problems.”Identify the appropriate guidance technique with the corresponding definition.5Techniques for Effective Guidance – Ch. 14Positive Reinforcement Consequence Warning Time Out I-messages Praising Suggesting Prompting Persuading Redirecting Modeling Active Listening Ignoring EncouragingObservationPlan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Redirect behavior when inappropriate during preschool.Modify play when over-stimulating.Implement various guidance techniques during preschool.6ObservationPromote a Positive Self-Concept Ethical Standards Problem Solving Skills Conflict ResolutionPlan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Perform a guidance observation for preschool children7Developmentally Appropriate PracticesCreating a caring community of learners Teaching to enhance development and learning Planning curriculum to achieve important goalsAssessing children's development and learningEstablishing reciprocal relationships with familiesPrimary care giving, continuity of carePlan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Define DAP.Perform a DAP observation and write a reflection.Plan preschool graduation.Send plete Preschool portfolios8ObservationPlan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Create a DAP brochure for parents.Plan and prepare preschool graduation.9Infants – Ch. 4Safe Sleep TrainingPlan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Create a DAP infant lesson plan.Observe/record an infant and write a plete/participate in “Safe Sleep” training by CCR&R for certification.Plan and prepare preschool graduation.10Toddlers – Ch. 5Plan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Create a DAP toddler lesson plan.Observe/record a toddler and write a plete graduation preparations.11Preschool GraduationPlan, prepare, and teach preschool activities.Prepare, decorate, guide, graduation12Workplace Skills – Ch. 32Create and type autobiography.Discuss workplace appropriateness.Summarize education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in ECE.13InternshipsLesson PlansBulletin BoardsDaily JournalDemonstrate fundamentals to career success.Apply management, decision-making, and problem solving processes to accomplish tasks and fulfill responsibilities in ECE.Demonstrate job seeking and job keeping skillsDemonstrate leadership that encourages participation and respect.14InternshipsLesson PlansBulletin BoardsDaily JournalCreate an appropriate bulletin board.Create appropriate lesson plansTeach lessons to children.Assist teacher with tasks.15InternshipsLesson PlansBulletin BoardsDaily JournalApply management, decision-making, and problem solving processes to accomplish tasks and fulfill responsibilities in ECE.Demonstrate job seeking and job keeping skillsDemonstrate leadership that encourages participation and respect.16InternshipsLesson PlansBulletin BoardsDaily JournalCreate appropriate lesson plansTeach lessons to children.Assist teacher with tasks.17InternshipsLesson PlansBulletin BoardsDaily JournalThank You LetterCompose a thank you letter to workplace host.Apply management, decision-making, and problem solving processes to accomplish tasks and fulfill responsibilities in ECE.Demonstrate job seeking and job keeping skillsDemonstrate leadership that encourages participation and respect.18SpeakersObservationsCareerListen/apply knowledge of classroom ECE teacher.Course Outline / Syllabus – Early Childhood Education IIWeekAssignmentsFirst SemesterActivities/Assessments1EnvironmentCode of Ethical Conduct - ITDescribe, list, and share which sections of the code are involved with the scenario. (children, families, colleagues, community)2Philosophy of Education - ITPurpose of Education Methods Curriculum Environment Children's Needs Teacher QualitiesDevelop a Philosophy of Education Statement reflecting on beliefs using the guidelines.3Multiculturalism - ITUnderstanding Your Own Attitudes Cultural Learning Complete a questionnaire for your beliefs.Assess and summarize attitudes toward children. Identify and summarize two authentic situations that facilitate cultural learning and understanding children.Analyze and identify modifications for the learning environment.4SafetyUniversal PrecautionsCommunity First Aid & Safety CPR/AED Certification/American Heart Association for Adult, Child, & InfantsDescribe the procedures used for Universal Precautions.Analyze a given scenario and demonstrate the skills necessary for CPR/AED.5Safety Certification Testing- Adult, Child, & InfantFirst AidCPRAEDDescribe and practice first aid in a given scenario.6Family Involvement Goals Plan ResourcesNewsletterWebsiteDevelop a family involvement activity including five goals and their plan including the resources needed.Create a Parent Newsletter that engages families of children in this classroom with their children’s learning experiences.Plan and conduct a parent-teacher conference. 7Job ShadowPhone call to employer Confirmation form Confirmation letter Questions Examine and identify different early childhood career options for job shadowing and confirm with teacher.Apply knowledge and example when contacting employer for job shadowing.Prepare a confirmation letter.8PreschoolJob ShadowWorkplace host's evaluation Student evaluation Thank you letter Job shadow essayObserve an early childhood classroom teacher for half day to analyze many aspects and ask questions to understand their chosen pose a thank you letter to the teacher.Create an essay summarizing your experiences in the classroom you observed.9PreschoolPlan Prepare Teach Mentor to First Year StudentsSelect developmentally appropriate activities for preschool.Create lesson plans, include Foundations, and identify learning objectives for anize and prepare activities.Lead and communicate activities with preschoolers.Evaluate preschool labPractice standards of the setting.10PreschoolCurriculumDeveloping Appropriate Program GoalsLesson Plans &?Block PlansTypes of learnersAssessmentSelect a theme and create developmentally appropriate lesson plans for preschool age children, include: objectives, materials, motivation, procedures, plete an evaluation for completed lesson plan and activities for preschool children.11PreschoolLearning/Behavioral ObjectivesCreate a weekly block plan for preschool children.12PreschoolProfessional Article CritiqueSearch, review, and reflect on a professional article on preschool curriculum.13PreschoolClassroom ProjectDisplay Case Bulletin Board Learning Center Produce a display case, bulletin board, or learning center for the early childhood classroom.14PreschoolGuiding Children with Special NeedsIEP'sDisorders InclusionPerform a developmental checklist on a preschool child.Develop a preschool lesson plan specifically for a special needs child.Examine and become familiar with a child’s IEP (Individualized Education Plan).15PreschoolLesson PlansMentor to first year students, while completing lesson plans and plete internship: application, agreement, and training plan.16PreschoolPre-PAC EPA Online AssessmentPre-PAC Pretest Online Assessment17PreschoolLearning PAC Box/Lesson PlansStory Art Games Writing Science Math SensoryCreate and organize a themed curriculum box to include: learning objectives, table of contents, subject folders (including detailed lesson plans & examples), a bibliography of all resources used and a visual aid or prop.18PreschoolFinal – Learning PAC BoxComplete above project.Course Outline / Syllabus – Early Childhood Education IIWeekAssignmentsSecond SemesterActivities/Assessments1InternshipApply for the CDA OnlineComplete required time sheet and journal EVERY week.Apply for the CDA online.2InternshipCDA Portfolio6 Competency Goals13 Functional Areas SafeHealthyLearning EnvironmentPhysicalCognitiveCommunicationCreativeSelfSocialGuidanceFamiliesProgram ManagementProfessionalismDemonstrate fundamentals to career success EVERY week.Produce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Collect and prepare the required CDA documentation for the professional resource file.3InternshipCDA PortfolioType Competency StatementsApply management, decision-making, and problem solving processes to accomplish tasks and fulfill responsibilities in ECE issues EVERY week.Produce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Collect and prepare the required CDA documentation for the professional resource file.4InternshipCDA PortfolioType Competency StatementsDemonstrate job seeking and job keeping skills EVERY week.Produce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Collect and prepare the required CDA documentation for the professional resource file.5InternshipCDA PortfolioType Competency StatementsProduce a display case, bulletin board, or learning center for the ECE classroom at the internship.Produce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Collect and prepare the required CDA documentation for the professional resource file.6InternshipCDA PortfolioCollect AssignmentsProduce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Collect and prepare the required CDA documentation for the professional resource file.7InternshipCDA PortfolioType responses/AssignmentsProduce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Write competencies for the CDA.8InternshipCDA PortfolioType responses/AssignmentsProduce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Write competencies for the CDA.9InternshipCDA ObservationProduce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Write competencies for the CDA.10InternshipJob Seeking SkillsApplicationsProduce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Write competencies for the CDA.11InternshipJob Seeking SkillsResume’Produce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Write competencies for the CDA.12InternshipJob Seeking SkillsInterviewsProduce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Create the areas of the CDA Resource File sections using resources and experiences in the ECE setting.13InternshipJob Seeking SkillsInterviewsProduce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Produce documentation required for the CDA Portfolio.14InternshipPrimary Classroom (Middle Childhood)Environment Schedule Curriculum GuidanceProduce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Apply for the CDA anize documentation for required CDA Portfolio.Perform the Primary/Elementary Observation.15InternshipElementary ObservationProduce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Demonstrate required skills through pose an observation and reflection on the primary environment, schedule, curriculum, and guidance.16InternshipCDAPearson Vue Test – ITField Trip ExperiencePurpose?and selection Safety Follow-up activities Produce and prepare lesson plans appropriate for the internship.Take the online Pearson Vue Test at Muncie Ivy Tech.Plan a field trip from pre-trip planning to follow-up activities.17InternshipThank You LetterAnalyze information from the professional exam.18FinalDemonstrate knowledge and skills for ECE II. ................
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