Scappoose High School ECE Planned course statement
Child Development – Preschool I, II, III, IV – PCC ECE 132 Early Childhood Field work
9/2014 – 6/2015
Course Number
05051, 05052, 05053, 05054
SHS credit: .5 credit per term
PCC credit hours: 2 credits one time only at level III or IV per Instructor recommendation
Lecture hours: 34
Lab hours: 35
Course Description
This course is designed for students interested in gaining skills and knowledge necessary to aid in the growth and development of children ages three to five. Students will learn job skills as they work with young children and co-workers in the Preschool Palace setting. Students will plan and implement age appropriate lessons. Students will keep the classroom clean and safe for the preschool students. Students will observe the preschool students in a variety of settings. Students will have academic responsibilities. Students will assume a variety of responsibilities according to their academic level within the preschool program. There is no limit to the number of trimesters for a high school student.
Prerequisites:
Preschool I: no prerequisites
Preschool II: Two trimesters of Preschool I*or one Semester of Preschool I* (grades 11-12)
Preschool III: Two Trimesters of Preschool II* or Two previous semesters of Preschool**
Preschool IV***: One Trimester of Preschool III* or three previous semesters of Preschool**
*Must pass current level with a 75% or better to move up to the next level
**Mrs. Grabhorn will help determine which level of preschool you are in.
***Level III and/or IV students can earn two college credits through Portland Community College
Instructor information:
Instructor:Robyn Grabhorn
Room:A7 at Grant Watts
Phone:(503)543-6376
Email:
Website:
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Additional time for assistance and/or conference by appointment
Textbooks:
Herr, J. (2008) Working with Young Children, the Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc.
Stephens, K (1999) The Child Care Professional, Glencoe McGraw-Hill
Additional resources
Child Development: Stepping Stones DVD
Working with Children: Student Activity Guide
Working with Children: The Observation Guide
Working with Children: Mastering the CDA Competencies
Magazines and journal articles
Internet resources
Videotape/DVD’s
Required Supplies
- Basic supplies (pens, pencils)
- Spiral notebook or notebook paper
- Internet access – Please let the instructor know right away if you do not have access to the internet from home
- (2) 3 pronged portfolio folder with pockets in front and back – Not a thee ring binder
Curriculum topics:
- Implementation of quality child care services
- Child growth and development
- Child guidance and discipline
- Planning for early childhood curriculum and environments
- Professional development, career planning and cooperative workplace skills
Course Content (Themes, concepts, issues and skills)
Students will acquire skills and abilities through practice in the lab setting relating to:
- Personal and Professional Practice
- Parent, Family and Community Involvement
- Relationships with Children
- Observation and Guidance
- Environment and Curriculum
- Management and Supervision
Intended Outcomes for the course
Use the knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in course work, and hands on teaching/learning to work with children under the support and supervision of a lead teacher.
Outcome Assessment Strategies:
Your grade will be based on daily assignments, class participation, observation, teaching days, planning and implementing age appropriate activities, portfolio, presentations and final project.
Grading Criteria: (Percentage = weight of grade)
Daily work and assignments: 10%
Standards: 90%
PCC Grading Outlines:
The instructor reserves the right to modify course content and/or substitute assignments and learning activities in response to institutional, weather or class situations.
Standards:
Standards for the child development program are designed from the Oregon Department of Education standards (ODE), National Standards (NAEYC) and Industry Standards. At this time the standards for this course are being designed in a way that they best meet the needs of high school students. The standards will be introduced as they are finalized.
Late work:
If you are absent when an assignment is assigned and the absence is an EXCUSED absence you have 3 days to turn in the assignment once you return to school. If the assignment was assigned while you were in class the due date stays the same, as long as the assignment can be emailed. All assignments have a personal management grade – each day an assignment is late you will lose 10% of the personal management grade. This includes weekends for assignments that can be emailed as attachments. Make up work for missed project times and teaching times can be found at the class website. Late work will be graded at my convenience.
Addendum to Course Description:
- Regular attendance is required.
- Respect others – appreciate each other’s strengths and differences.
- Come to class prepared. Your buddy depends on you being prepared.
- Model appropriate behavior. Use positive guidance techniques.
- Honor the Code of Confidentiality for the children, families and your peers.
- Do not bring food or drink on preschool days. It will be thrown away. If you are tardy, excused or not your food and drink will go directly into the garbage.
- Gum is prohibited on the Grant Watts campus.
- As described in our student handbook, Cell phone and head phone use is prohibited.
Daily assignments: Daily assignments consist of writing prompts, note taking, class discussions, reading of text, supplemental readings assigned by the instructor and collaborative work. Look at the white board daily for any notes, assignments or changes in the daily schedule. Writing and presentations will be a focus of our curriculum this year.
Daily participation: Daily participation consists of keeping the classroom safe and clean for the preschool students, interacting with all preschool students and completing your assigned jobs. Visiting with others regarding things not related to preschool and just sitting around is considered as non participation.
Absences can be excused through the attendance office at the high school and it is asked that you email Mrs. Grabhorn to let her know you are going to be gone. This is a career technical class. You need to report in sick and prearrange vacation and appointments just as you would a real job.See Standard A.
Observations: Observations are a crucial part of understanding and assessing child development. In this course you will be assigned times to observe children either in the preschool classroom or someplace out of our normal classroom setting including but not limited to grades K through 3 at Grant Watts. You may also be asked to observe your peers in their teaching rotations.
Teaching Observations: This will include planning, preparing and implantation of developmentally appropriate lessons and activities and a thorough self-evaluation.
Project time: This is a one-on-one lesson that you teach to your preschool buddy. You will plan, prepare, and implement the developmentally appropriate lesson. You will also write a reflection. If you are absent you must complete a make up the lesson on your return to school. If your buddy is absent you will be excused from the lesson.You will be assigned a weekly Project time day.
Portfolio/file: The portfolio or file is a collection of the work that the high school student has completed throughout the semester. Your portfolio will be reviewed weekly with the instructor.
Presentations: Completed presentations will fulfill English work sample requirements.
Final: The final will be assigned later in the term. You will be given plenty notice of the project prior to the due date. On the day of finals there are additional assignments that you will complete in class.
Consequences for inappropriate behavior:
- Verbal warning and/or possible parent contact
- Parent contact and possible referral
- Evaluation of suitability for class
- Removal from class
Any student who displays inappropriate behavior or language in a manner that is deemed harmful to other students may be grounds for immediate removal from the program.
Code of Student Conduct:
SHS:
PCC:
Useful resource for Preschool Palace
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