Child Development
Department of Early Childhood Studies
3214 Austin Street, Houston, TX 77004
713-718-6303 phone 713-718-6235 fax
Discipline/Program
Course Title
Course Rubric & Number
Semester with Course
Reference Number (CRN)
Course Location/Times
Course Semester Credit
Hours
Total Course Contact
Hours
Course Length (number of
weeks)
Type of Instruction
Child Development
Educating Young Children
TECA 1311
Spring 2011
(67246)
Educational Development Center Building, Room D-117
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Instructor contact
information (phone
number and email
address)
Office Location and Hours
Dr. Pamela M. Norwood
Telephone: (713) 718-6236
Email: pamela.norwood@hccs.edu
Course Description:
An introduction to the education of the young child. Includes developmentally
appropriate practices and programs, theoretical and historical perspectives, ethical
and professional responsibilities, and current issues. Course content is aligned with
State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
standards. Requires student to participate in a minimum of 16 hours of field
experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with
varied and diverse populations.
College level reading and writing, MATH 0308 or higher
Standard 2: Family and Community
Standard 4: Teaching and Learning
Standard 5: Professionalism
16 weeks
In person
1. Discuss the contributions of key historical and
contemporary theorists to the field of early childhood
education.
2. Explain the features of a developmentally appropriate
program for young children.
3. Define development and define each of the four basic
developmental areas.
8
1b
3
P3
005
1b
1
P1
001
PPR
4b
HSCKS
Course Student Learning
Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7
TECECDS
Educational Development Center Building, Room D-103
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 3:00-5:00
NAEYC
Course Prerequisite(s)
Program Learning
Outcomes
48 hours
012
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4. Describe the types of early childhood programs
5. Analyze future trends and issues of the early childhood
profession
2,
4b
5d
3, 8
8
P3
005
012
,
013
012
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and 5a
8
developmental stages of an early childhood professional.
Learning Objectives
1. 1 Describe contributions of historical theorists to the field of early childhood
(Numbering system
education.
should be linked to SLO – 2.1 Identify types and characteristics of different early childhood programs.
e.g., 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.)
2.2 Contrast early childhood programs
3.1 List the four developmental areas.
4.1 Identify types and characteristics of different early childhood programs.
4.2 Contrast early childhood programs
5.1 Discuss public policy, how it is developed and its impact on children and families
5.2 Identify child care research findings and report on the effects of early education
on children, their families, and/or society.
6.1 List characteristics of an early childhood professional.
6.2 List educational and experience requirements for early childhood positions.
SCANS
Personal Qualities: The student will access course requirements (self management)
and make plans to complete requirements (responsibility); share knowledge of own
skills and abilities (self-esteem); demonstrate understanding and politeness in group
discussions (sociability); and understand the impact of violating belief and ethical
codes of the early childhood community (integrity/honesty).
Systems: The student will acquire knowledge about cultural differences in families
(understands systems) ,understands how culture affects family (monitor/correct
system performance) and be able to offer assistance to families (design/improve
systems).
SLO Assessment/Required This course includes at least one of the following required components: lab
Component
assignment, key assessment, field experience hours, and/or First Aid/CPR
certification. If this assignment is not completed with 70% of possible points, you will
not receive a passing grade in this class. Your instructor will explain the required
component identified for this course- field experience and program reports.
Course Calendar
Weeks/Dates
Topics to be Discussed
Required Readings and
Assignments Due
1/Jan 18
Introduction, Overview of
Course Expectations
2/Jan 25
The Scope of and Need for
Chapter 1
Early Childhood Education
Weekly artifact-Newsletter to
Families
3/Feb 1
The Children; The Families
Chapters 2 and 3
(NAEYC Standard 2)
4/Feb 8
The Teachers/Caregivers;
Chapter 4
NAEYC Code of Ethics
Handout-NAEYC Code of
(NAEYC Standard 5)
Ethics
5/Feb 15
Rationale Supporting Early
Childhood Education
Chapter 5
Theorist Poster Reports
Due
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6/Feb 22
Accountability, Standards, and
Assessment
7/Mar 1
The Physical Environment;
Scheduling and Curriculum
Planning
Chapter 6
Weekly artifact-Assessment
Tool
Chapters 7 and 8
Ethical Dilemmas
Response Paper Due
8/Mar 8
MIDTERM EXAM
Review Chapters 1-8
Mar 15
NO CLASS
SPRING BREAK
Creative Development through
the Curriculum
(NAEYC Standard 4)
Physical Development through
the Curriculum
(NAEYC Standard 4)
Cognitive Development
through the Curriculum
(NAEYC Standard 4)
Language Development
through the Curriculum
(NAEYC Standard 4)
Social Development through
the Curriculum
(NAEYC Standard 4)
Guiding Routines and Group
Activities
(NAEYC Standard 4)
Guiding Social Behaviors;
Helping Children Cope with
Stress
(NAEYC Standard 4)
FINAL EXAM
9/Mar 22
10/Mar 29
11/Apr 5
12/ Apr 12
13/Apr 19
14/Apr 26
15/May 3
16/May 10
Instructional Methods
Student Assignments
Student Assessments
Instructional Materials
HCC Policy Statements
Chapter 9
Design of Ideal Classroom
Due
Chapter 10
Weekly artifact-Idea for
Movement Activity
Chapter 11
Program Reports Part 1
Due
Chapter 12
Weekly artifact-Idea for
Language/Literacy Activity
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Program Reports Part 2
Due
Chapters 15 and 16
Weekly artifact-Idea for
Social Behavior Activity
Review Chapters 9-16
A variety of instructional methods are used throughout the semester. Examples may
include class discussions, lectures, readings, group projects, practicum assignments,
video/DVD, internet searches, presentations, and lesson plans.
Theorist report, program reports, classroom design, ethical dilemma response paper
Midterm, final (multiple choice, true/false, short answer); random quizzes; student
assignments
Essa, E.L. (2007). Introduction to Early Childhood Education (6th ed.). Albany,
NY: Delmar.
Services to Students with Disabilities - Students who require reasonable
accommodations for disabilities are encouraged to report to LHSB, Room 106, or call
713-718-6164 to make necessary arrangements. Faculty is only authorized to
provide accommodations by the Disability Support Service Office.
New Repeat Course Fee – Effective Fall 2006, HCC will charge a higher tuition rate
to students registering the third or subsequent time for a course. If you are
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considering course withdrawal because you are not earning passing grades, confer
with your instructor/counselor as early as possible about your study habits, reading
and writing homework, test taking skills, attendance, course participation, and
opportunities for tutoring or other assistance that might be available.
Class Attendance - It is important that you come to class! You are expected to
attend all lecture and labs regularly. You are responsible for materials covered during
your absences. Instructors may be willing to consult with you for make-up
assignments, but it is your responsibility to contact the instructor. Class attendance is
checked daily. Although it is your responsibility to drop a course for nonattendance,
the instructor has the authority to drop you for excessive absences.
You may be dropped from a course a student after accumulating absences
in excess of six (6) hours of instruction. The six hours of class time would include any
total classes missed or for excessive tardiness or leaving class early.
You may decide NOT to come to class for whatever reason. As an adult
making the decision not to attend, you do not have to notify the instructor prior to
missing a class. However, if this happens too many times, you may suddenly find that
you have “lost” the class.
Poor attendance records tend to correlate with poor grades. If you miss any
class, including the first week, you are responsible for all material missed. It is a good
idea to find a friend or a buddy in class who would be willing to share class notes or
discussion or be able to hand in paper if you unavoidably miss a class.
HCC Course Withdrawal Policy - The State of Texas has begun to impose
penalties on students who drop courses excessively. For example, if you repeat the
same course more than twice, you have to pay extra tuition. Beginning in Fall 2007,
the Texas Legislature passed a law limiting first time entering freshmen to no more
than SIX total course withdrawals throughout their educational career in obtaining a
certificate and/or degree.
To help students avoid having to drop/withdraw from any class, HCC has instituted
an Early Alert process by which your professor may “alert” you and HCC counselors
that you might fail a class because of excessive absences and/or poor academic
performance. It is your responsibility to visit with your professor or a counselor to
learn about what, if any, HCC interventions might be available to assist you – online
tutoring, child care, financial aid, job placement, etc. – to stay in class and improve
your academic performance.
If you plan on withdrawing from your class, you MUST contact a HCC counselor or
your professor prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class for approval and this must be
done PRIOR to the withdrawal deadline to receive a “W” on your transcript. **Final
withdrawal deadlines vary each semester and/or depending on class length, please
visit the online registration calendars, HCC schedule of classes and catalog, any
HCC Registration Office, or any HCC counselor to determine class withdrawal
deadlines. Remember to allow a 24-hour response time when communicating
via email and/or telephone with a professor and/or counselor. Do not submit a
request to discuss withdrawal options less than a day before the deadline. If
you do not withdraw before the deadline, you will receive the grade that you are
making in the class as your final grade.
Use of Camera and/or Recording Devices -Use of recording devices, including
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HCC Student Services
Information
camera phones and tape recorders, is prohibited in classrooms, laboratories, faculty
offices, and other locations where instruction, tutoring, or testing occurs. Students
with disabilities who need to use a recording device as a reasonable accommodation
should contact the Office for Students with Disabilities for information regarding
reasonable accommodations.
Scholastic Dishonesty -- Students are responsible for conducting themselves with
honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary
proceedings may be initiated by College System officials against a student accused
of scholastic dishonesty.
“Scholastic dishonesty”: includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism,
and collusion.
Cheating on a test includes:
 Copying from another students’ test paper;
 Using materials not authorized by the person giving the test;
 Collaborating with another student during a test without authorization;
 Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, transporting, or soliciting in whole or
part the contents of a test that has not been administered;
 Bribing another person to obtain a test that is to be administered.
Plagiarism mean the appropriation of another’s work and the unacknowledged
incorporation of that work in one’s own written work offered for credit.
Collusion mean the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing
written work offered for credit.
Possible punishments for academic dishonesty may include a grade of 0 or
F in the particular assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for
probation or dismissal from the College System. (See the Student Handbook)
Children on Campus - We love your children and understand that parents often face
child care problems. However, the campus is a work place, and the purpose of our
presence here is the business of education. Therefore, we cannot allow children in
the college classrooms or unattended on campus. We ask for your cooperation in
adhering to this policy.
Early Alert – HCC has instituted an Early Alert process by which your professor will
“alert” you through counselors of concerns that you might fail a class because of
excessive absences and/or poor academic performance.
Instructor Responsibilities:
 Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student
grades are to be derived
 Facilitate an effective learning environment through class activities, discussions,
and lectures
 Description of any special projects or assignments
 Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness and make
up
 Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of
any special projects or assignments
 Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required
Student responsibilities:
 Attend class and participate in class discussions and activities
 Read and comprehend the textbook
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Instructor’s Requirements
Complete the required assignments and exams
Ask for help when there is a question or problem
Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts and all
assignments
IR 1. Extra Credit-Students who are not absent more than twice will eligible for 25
extra credit points that will be applied towards the final grade. They will also be able
to submit one (1) additional extra credit assignment from the following list:
Interview an early childhood teacher/day home provider/director; interview a young
child; write a research paper; write an early childhood philosophy statement. NoteExtreme tardiness will count toward the accumulation of absences.
IR 2. Late Assignments-Course assignments will be considered LATE if they are not
received by Friday of the week during which the assignment is due. Five (5) points
per class session will be taken off the original grade of each assignment that is
turned in beyond but within two weeks of the due date. After that time, the grade will
be reduced by 20%.
IR 3. Classroom Behavior-Collegiality, mutual respect, and tolerance are expected
of every student enrolled in this course. The ability to work well with other people
while maintaining professionalism is an important characteristic in the more teamoriented workplace of today. Please remember to use tact and diplomacy when
resolving conflicts, speaking to a classmate, and discussing issues or concerns with
the instructor. Any personal information about children and/or adults that is shared
during class sessions should not be discussed with others outside the classroom.
Doing so is considered a failure to maintain confidentiality.
IR 4. Uses of Electronic Devices-Although admittedly convenient, most modern
technological devices are considered inappropriate and distracting in the classroom.
The use of cell phones, pagers, beepers, and/or palm pilots is severely discouraged
in this class. If you must carry one of these devices, make sure you turn it OFF or on
VIBRATE before arriving to class. Please refrain from answering or responding to
any calls, text messages, or other means of communication inside the classroom.
Leaving the class to respond to such a call should be done only in the case of a
verifiable emergency.
IR 5. Make-Ups-All students who have a documented, college- approved excuse for
missing an assignment may make up the assignment without any grade reduction or
penalty. Approved excuses include personal illness, a death in the immediate family,
and participation in official college functions. Students who are unable to attend
class during an examination day should contact the instructor as soon as possible to
reschedule. Make-up examinations must be completed in the instructor’s office or
other designated location within TWO WEEKS of the original date of the exam.
Please note that failure to take the collaborative exam(s) on the date scheduled will
result in the student having to take the examination on an individual basis!
IR 6. Monitoring of Student Progress-It is highly recommended that you keep backup
copies of all of your submitted work and that you keep all of your graded assignments
until the final grades are posted.
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Program/Discipline
Requirements
NOTICE This course of study would not be appropriate for anyone who falls into the
following category as noted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective
Services. "No person with a conviction or who is under indictment for, or is the
subject of an official criminal complaint alleging violation of any of the crimes listed as
a felony against the person or felony violation of the Texas Controlled Substance Act
may be present while children are in care."
HCC Grading Scale
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
F = 59 and below
Instructor Grading Criteria
Total Points Possible=600
A= an accumulation of 540-600 points
D=an accumulation of 360-419 points
B= an accumulation of 480-539 points
F=an accumulation of 359 or fewer points
C= an accumulation of 420-479 points
Revised / August 2010