Course Syllabus

 

Instructor Information:

 Instructor: Lisa Webb

 Phone: (253) 680-7527

 Email: Lwebb@bates.ctc.edu

 Office Hours: By appointment 12:30pm-4:00 pm M-F

 Course Information:         

 Course Title:  ECED 170, Environments, 3 credits

 Course Description: This course is an introduction to the methods used to develop developmentally appropriate learning environments.  Students identify, demonstrate, and evaluate criteria for planning learning environments for young children including the selection of equipment, materials, and supplies and the best use of physical space.    

Course Objectives:

COURSE OBJECTIVES	NAEYC STANDARDS
Design environments that protect the health and safety of children and adults, providing balance between activities that are indoor and outdoor, quiet and active, and allow for interaction with others as well as alone.	Standard 1c: Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments
Develop environmental strategies for guiding children’s behavior helping them develop pro-social skills and the ability to self-regulate.	4b: Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education
Plan an environment, schedule, routine, and activities that meet the needs of the children birth to 8, promoting growth across all domains and disciplines.	Standard 1b: Knowing and understanding multiple influences on development and learning Key Element 1c: Using developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments
Describe strategies to achieve compliance with Washington Administrative Code for licensed child care and/or other state/federal regulations pertinent to early learning environments.	Standard 5a: Understanding content knowledge and resources in academic disciplines
Compare policies and environments which recognize the importance of establishing space and programming that are welcoming to families and provide opportunities for all to participate.	Standard 4b: Knowing and understanding effective strategies and tools for early education
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of early learning environments serving differing age groups (ex. Infant, toddler, school age.	Standard 4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate teaching /learning approaches

Required Textbook: Creating Environments for Learning 3rd Edition by Julie Bullard     

Course Policies:
Grading Criteria: You must  complete all assignments, quizzes and tests to pass this class. All assignment content will be evaluated in consideration of Developmentally Appropriate Practice. Assignments 67%, Discussion 6%, Quizzes 10%, Final 17%
Prerequisite Knowledge and Competencies- Student must have opportunities to observe or participate in a formal early childhood setting as a parent, observer,assistant or teacher. This is a 1st year course within the 2 year degree program and most individuals can participate with approval from the ECE setting. (Some settings will require a formal background check.)
Required Technical Skills- ability to submit and attach files to email, create PDF's and send photos. Basic use of word and word processing and creating documents, using spell check and grammar correcting applications.
Late Work: Late assignments will be discounted by 1 grade level- an “A” paper becomes a “B” etc. All assignments are due by _. No late work accepted after that date. No make-up of final tests without prior instructor permission.

Extra Credit- As assigned by instructor or for correction of mistakes.

Classroom Conduct: Follow Bates Technical College Behaviors checklist & Rules of Conduct in the Bates Student Handbook. You will find policies and information to support the successful completion of your education at Bates Technical College. It is every student's responsibility to become familiar with policies found in the
handbook. You will find policies on: Plagiarism, Attendance, Withdrawal, Complaints/appeals, Grading, Code of conduct and Netiquette.

ONLINE WORK/Course Organization: Students will work through lectures, assignments and quizzes online in the prescribed order via the MODULES tab. Each student is provided with a college email address. In this program it is a requirement to use your Bates email to communicate with the instructor with comments or questions. You will be placed in the canvas system to access course materials, Make sure your canvas is correctly connected to receive emails and notices. Students will attend class lectures and submit assignments online via Canvas. Each assignment has a designated point value and students can evaluate their
progress by tracking assignment, rubric and quiz points. Some assignments may be resubmitted for additional points with permission of the instructor.
Assignments can be turned in via Canvas or email by the due date (12 midnight). In respect of all student's assignments, the instructor will grade assignments no later than 1 week after receiving them.

Internet Use: for research (must be quoted) For online classes, students must have access to computers and digital cameras. All assignment content will be evaluated in consideration of Developmentally Appropriate Practice and NAEYC Code of Ethics.

Absence and Attendance: Students choosing not to participate MUST ask to be withdrawn prior to Feb.16 or the student will receive a grade for the
class. Students wishing to have an incomplete must meet the college criteria: “the request is due to an unusual or emergency circumstances beyond the student’s control.” An incomplete (IC) is not a student right, but is an instructor granted extension of the time needed to finish and submit required work the student was unable to complete during the regular course time frame. See pg 6 of the Bates Student Handbook for further information.

Make-up Exam: By prior arrangement with the instructor only.

Cheating, Plagiarism: Definition: In an instructional setting, plagiarism occurs when a writer deliberately uses someone else’s language, ideas, or other original (not common-knowledge) material without acknowledging its source. This definition applies to texts published in print or on-line, to manuscripts, and to the work of other student writers. (Council of Writing Program Administrators) Students committing plagiarism be withdrawn.

Policies: If you have a documented disability that requires academic adjustments, auxiliary aids or assistance in an emergency, please notify me at 253 680-7507 during the first week of class and the Disability Support Service Office at 253 680-7013, M211 as soon as possible. On the basis of disability, no student will be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination under any college program or activity. Bates is committed to providing qualified students with equal opportunity to access the benefits, rights, and privileges of college services, programs and activities in an integrated setting appropriate to the student's needs, and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and state laws of
1994, chapter 105.

Diversity- Diversity supports the mission of Bates Technical College. Respecting and promoting diversity is vital to the education of our students and to the learning environment of our campus community. We foster an atmosphere where each of us is valued for our intellectual and cultural perspectives, increasing our ability to reflect critically and resolve challenges. We share a wealth of experiences that strengthens us individually and as a society. As students and educators, we commit to building a diverse and engaged community.

Non Discrimination- Bates Technical College reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations. Inquiries regarding Bates' non‐discriminatory policies should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98405, 253.680.7181. For further information on notice of non‐discrimination and
equal opportunity, see the list of OCR enforcement offices for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1.800.421.3481.

Questions concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations should be directed to the Vice President for Student Services, 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, Washington 98405, 253.680.7005 or 1.800.562.7099, extension 7002.

If you need assistance due to sensory impairment or disability, contact the Disability Support Services Coordinator at 253.680.7010.

You must attain a GPA (grade point average) of C+ or better to meet the requirements to be admitted into the second year program.

Netiquette: Netiquette (or internet etiquette) is the guidelines for proper communication in an online setting. Here is a partial list of guidelines for the class.
 Treat everyone with respect. Only address people in a way that you would be comfortable being addressed.
 Avoid any offensive language. NO ALL CAPS!!! (This is considered shouting)
 Always reread everything before hitting "send." Ask yourself, how will the recipients interpret this?
 Be cautious with using humor online. What you think is funny can easily be interpreted as sarcastic, mean-spirited, or even abusive when the context is
removed. Make sure your posts are on topic.
 Use correct spelling and grammar. No textspeak in an academic setting.
 Do not respond to any posting with "I agree", "No", or "Me too" Please respond with complete thoughts explaining why you agree or disagree.
 Enhance the class by speaking up while keeping an open mind. Do not be afraid to hold a minority opinion. Conversely, appreciate those who express
potentially unpopular opinions. You can disagree respectfully.
 Follow basic email protocol. Use a descriptive subject line. Don't hit reply all unless your response is truly for the entire class. Never spam.
 Protect the privacy of yourself and your classmates. Do not release personal information, including information that classmates may not want posted
(when in doubt, ask them). Remember, the internet is permanent.

4.0          95%-100% A

3.9          92%-95%   A

3.7          90%-92%  A-

3.3          87%-89%  B+

3.0          83%-86%  B

2.7          80%-82%  B-

2.3          77%-79% C+

2.0          73%-76% C   

1.7          70%-72% C-

1.3          67%-69% D+

1.0          63%-68% D

 

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If you require support for Canvas, there are several ways to obtain assistance. The first and best is to click on the "Help" button on the top right corner of your
screen. This will provide links to the following options:
 Search the Canvas guides, where you can research your problem
 Report a problem, which will generate a help ticket
 Ask the community, where you can post issues for discussion with the Canvas community
 Request a feature, if you would like to recommend a feature for future versions of Canvas
If these fail to resolve your issues, you may also contact us for assistance via the following:
 Email: olc@bates.ctc.edu
 Phone: (253) 680-7161
Is Online Learning for You
Check yourself by using the above link. Add up the total number of "Yes" responses. While there is not an exact formula, if you score less than 10, you may have
some difficulties in the class. If this is the case for you, consider developing some specific strategies for success in the class tied to areas of potential
weakness. For example:

Assignment Summary

Note- There will be a quiz every week on the chapters reviewed in lecture.

Wed Jan 4, 2017

Read Chapters 1,2,3,4

Wed Jan 11, 2017

Quiz Ch. 1-4

Read Chapters 5,6,7

Wed Jan 18, 2017- Classroom Schedule (Due)
Create a poster of your daily classroom schedule using the criteria listed in Chapter 3 pages 52-62. The poster should be suitable for posting in the classroom. The grade will be based on neatness, appearance and developmentally appropriate schedule. Photos of the poster can be submitted online or you can turn in the original poster to my office at Bates Technical College South Campus by October 3rd Due date.Photos must show the entire poster and I must be able to read everything on the poster.

Read Chapters 8,9,10

 

Wed Feb 1, 2017- Learning Centers-Transitions Essay (Due)

 List ten classroom  Learning Centers discussed in your text book including outdoor area as one of the learning centers. For each learning center list five items (excluding furniture) that you would purchase to use in that learning center. At least one of the items listed in each learning center must be a multicultural item that reflects the diversity of the children in your classroom.

 

Wed Feb 8, 2017

Room Arrangement Floor Plan

Create a room arrangement floor plan on a 22" x 28" piece of poster board. Create a room arrangement using any art medium of your choosing. Art mediums can include but are not limited to  colored pencils, markers, crayons, cut pieces of paper or fabric and paint. Include at least eight learning center areas. Room arrangement should meet the criteria listed  in chapter 5 of the text book. You may choose which age group classroom you are making a floor plan for: infant, toddler , preschool or school age.  Include at least eight learning center areas and an outdoor area. Room arrangement should meet the criteria listed  in chapter 5 of the text book.

Grading criteria will include amount of learning centers, placement of centers in relation to others e.g. quiet activities near other quiet centers, labeling of areas and furnishings,neatness of project and amount of detail put into the project. Project must be turned in to me through Canvas or by bringing it to my office at Bates Technical College south Campus Building  E, room 122 G. The floor plan should be turned in to instructor's office by due date. It may be submitted through Canvas using photos of the final floor plan. Photos of the project can be submitted only if it is readable and clear so that the grading criteria can be met.