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# STARK STATE COLLEGE GENERAL SYLLABUS

## Course Information

Course Name: Introduction to Early Childhood Education

Course Number: EDU121

## Required Materials

Textbook(s): Gordon, A.M. & Browne, K.W. (2016). Beginning Essentials in Early Childhood Education. Boston, Massachusetts. Cengage Learning – 3rd Edition The class textbook is available through instant access in Brightspace. You will have a digital textbook available the first day of class by using the link provided in Blackboard. The cost of the textbook was included. You will NOT need to purchase a textbook on your own.

Required Readings: None

Additional Materials: None

## Course Outline/Calendar

The date of coverage and order of coverage may be modified based on the faculty member and events beyond the control of faculty members that interfere with class times and teaching.

## 16 Week Calendar


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Week</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter/Topic/Lab</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>1</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Introductions &amp; Syllabus and Observation Information Chapter 1: History &amp; Current Issues of Early Childhood Education Assignments due in Brightspace Syllabus Discussion Discussion on convenient time to complete observations and OCCRRA &amp; BCI info</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>2</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 1: History &amp; Current Issues of Early Childhood Education Assignments due in Blackboard Quiz Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Assignment</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>3</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Review Chapter 1 and Chapter 2: Types of Programs Assignments due in Brightspace Quiz Chapter 2 3 Observation Research papers due on the 3 schools we will visit as a class</td></tr></table>

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<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Week</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter/Topic/Lab</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>4</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 3: Defining the Child
Assignments due in Brightspace
Quiz Chapter 3
Chapter 3 Assignment</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>5</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Stark State College Career Services Visit
Theorist presentation explained
Assignments due in Brightspace
Career Assessment Quiz and Reflection
Teacher video reflection #1 of your choice</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>6</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 4 Developmental and Learning Theories
_Assignments due in Brightspace
Observation Packet for observation #1 due
Choose Theorist and begin working on the theorist presentation due
Quiz Chapter 4</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>7</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 5: Teaching- lecture
Assignments due in Brightspace
Continue working on the theorist presentation due in class
Chapter 5 Assignment
Quiz Chapter 5</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>8</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Theorist Presentations in class and Peer Feedback due during class- attendance required.
Assignments due in Brightspace</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>9</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 6: Observation and Assessment and Chapter 7: Guidance Essentials
Pick a partner for childcare poster project, exchange phone numbers
Assignments due in Brightspace
Observation Packet for observation #2 due
Quiz Chapter 6
Quiz Chapter 7</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>10</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Lecture Chapter 8: Families and Teachers: An Essential Partnership
Brainstorm with your partner for poster project. Discuss childcare center research from week 3 regarding parent partnerships as a guide for the parent section. Discuss “high quality” environments in the past class site observations. Sketch a poster outline and a list of materials (cut-outs shapes, color photos, poster border, etc....) that can be found next week in the ECRC production lab. Poster due in class
Assignments due in Brightspace
Upload a photo of your sketch and materials list
Quiz Chapter 8</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>11</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Meet at the Early Childhood Resource Center during class time
Address: 1718 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH 44703
Take notes during the visit from the director and tour. One question from every student is required- work with your partner here today on the poster
Assignments due in Brightspace
Teacher video reflection #2 of your choice</td></tr></table>

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<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Week</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter/Topic/Lab</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'></td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>ECRC Tour Reflection paper</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>12</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 9: Creating Environments
Assignments due in Brightspace
Work with your partner on the Quality Child Care Poster Advertisement due
Observation Packet for observation #3 due</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>13</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>NOW DUE: Presentations: Poster Sharing During Class- attendance required
Choose a journal article from the professional journals in class to read and write your article critique due
Work on your favorite observation site presentation due finals week in class
Assignments due in Brightspace
Quiz chapter 9
Observation Packet for observation #4 due</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>14</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Chapter 10: Curriculum Essentials
Assignments due in Brightspace
Article Summary and Critique
Work on your favorite observation site presentation due finals week in class
Observation Packet for observation #5 due</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>15</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Early Childhood Favorite Site Presentations- individual presentation
Points awarded for attendance
Assignments due in Brightspace
Observation Packet for observation #6 due
Chapter 10 Quiz
Chapter 10 Assignment</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>16</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>No class- one assignment due in Blackboard
Assignments due in Brightspace
Teacher video reflection #3 of your choice</td></tr></table>