TECA 1311 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATON
COURSE SYLLABUS
Instructor: Ann Casstevens, M.Ed., L.P.C.
Department of Education
PO Box 9020 Tyler Junior College - Tyler Texas 75711
EMAIL: teca1311@yahoo.com
In addition to the specific course requirements described in this syllabus, the education department requires a 16-hour Field Base Experience in this course. Many of these requirements have specific due dates that must be met.
Course Description
This course is designed to examine the relationships among development, experiences and practices in early childhood education. Emphasis is placed upon the investigation of theoretical influences on early childhood education - Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grades. This course focuses on developmentally appropriate practices, types of programs, historical perspective, ethics and current issues.
Course Objectives
When you have completed this course you should be able to understand each of the following concepts and to apply them to the field of education:
1. Discuss and apply strategies from the field of early childhood education.
2. Discuss and apply methodologies for gaining information and support.
3. Discuss and analyze the development of children.
4. Discuss and analyze children as sense makers.
5. Discuss the societal views of children over time.
6. Discuss and analyze familial issues affecting children.
7. Be familiar with the roles of professionals in early childhood settings.
8. Discuss and apply the concept of curriculum.
9. Discuss the societal views of professionals over time.
10. Be familiar with professional development issues and strategies.
COURSE EXPECTATIONS: What is required?
WHAT WILL THE STUDENT DO IN THIS COURSE THIS SEMESTER
1. Attend every class meeting and be on time.
2. Read all of the textbook.
3. Complete a 16 hour Field Base Experience and submit prompts.
4. Complete all written assignments and submit them on time.
5. Produce a portfolio completing all requirements.
6. Memorize definitions to all terms assigned.
7. Master objectives for the course.
8. Pass all assessments and final exam.
9. Write a series of assigned issue papers appropriate to the course.
REMEMBER: YOU DETERMINE THE GRADE YOU MAKE BY THE AMOUNT OF EFFORT YOU ARE WILLING TO INVEST IN THIS COURSE.
WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR GRADE
All written assignments may be rewritten if it is returned to you in TaskStream, and the assignment was submitted on time. If an assignment is not turned in on time, the student must give a written reason and submit it on the date the missing assignment is due. Only then will a late assignment be accepted.
Most assessments are open book unless otherwise noted.
ON CAMPUS COURSES: Attendance is a major part of your grade. There are no excused or unexcused absences. The difference between an A or a B, passing or failing, may be determined by class participation. If you are not in attendance, you are not participating. When you are absent, you are required to notify the instructor via email or in writing the reason for that absence. This will help document attendance. You are expected to Sign In at each class meeting.
Correct grammar usage will be considered in your grade. Rules for correct usage are available on this web page. TJC provides a Writing Lab for help with your writing skills. Use it if necessary.
If you consistently refuse to improve any grammar errors, this will adversly affect your grade. It is important that educators have good communication skills. Remember, you are held to a higher standard of behavior and performance.