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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Educating Young Children
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Course Prefix & Number:
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TECA 1311
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Section Number:
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341
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Semester/Year:
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2018-19
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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48
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Lab Hours:
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16
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): An introduction to the education of the young child, including developmentally appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical and professional responsibilities, and current issues. Course content must be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards and coincide with the National Association for the Education of Young Children position statement related to developmentally appropriate practices for children from birth through age eight. Requires students to participate in field experiences with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations; and the course includes a minimum of 16 hours of field experiences.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Early Childhood Education Today, 14th Edition
By George S. Morison
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Sara Martin
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Campus/Office Location:
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Online
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Telephone Number:
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940.4986296
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E-mail Address:
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sjmartin@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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8:00 – 10:00 am
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8:00 – 10:00 am
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Identify the features of a quality developmentally appropriate program for young children.
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Explain contributions of historical and contemporary professionals and theorists to the field of early childhood education.
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Analyze various early childhood programs and curricular models that have influenced practice
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Describe current and future trends and issues in the field of education.
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Apply classroom observation and assessment skills to identify developmentally appropriate programs in diverse early childhood educational settings.
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Describe and adhere to professional code of legal and ethical requirements for educators.
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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15
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Discussion Questions/Replies
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225
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5
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Class Activities/LO’s
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125
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8
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Quizzes (4 Vocab and 4 Unit)
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300
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1
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Philosophy of Education (First Draft/Final Draft)
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125
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1
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Field Experience (Summary, Journal Entries, & Time Log)
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225
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Discussion Questions/Replies
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15 points
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Weekly
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Class Activities/LO’s
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5 x 25 points
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1 or 2 per module
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Quizzes
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4 Vocab (25 points) 4 Unit (50 points)
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One each per module
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Philosophy of Education
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First Draft – 25 points Final Draft 75 points
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Modules III & IV
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Field Experience
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Summary – 25 points, Journal Entries (4x50 points)
Time Log – 25 points
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Due at end of semester
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Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences. The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is NOVEMBER 8.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-3300. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 111 in Gainesville.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)______________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
✓ Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
✓ Critical Thinking
✓ Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
✓ Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online. http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/index.html
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Student will receive an F on the first documented instance of plagiarism and a warning from NCTC
- A second instance of plagiarism will result in the student’s suspension from all classes for the remainder of the semester.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Sara Flusche, Dean of Instruction
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, 1300 Building, Room 1306
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3351
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E-mail Address:
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sflusche@nctc.edu
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