Eastfield College Social Science, Human Services & Business Division Fall 2011 Wellness of the Young Child CDEC/TECA 1318.4001 3 credit hours Location: K 129,Tuesday/Thursday, 8-9:20 am Professor Sandra Saucedo Scott 972/860-7041 Office: K 124 Office hours: 7:30 am-8 and 11-11:30 TR; contact Instructor by email on MW [email protected] Course Description: CDEC 1318 Wellness of the Young Child (3) This is a WECM Course Number. Corequisite/Concurrent: Students will be required to submit to and pass a criminal background search by the certification date as prescribed by the program and college. Failure to comply will result in the student being dropped from the course. Course Description: Factors impacting the well-being of young children. Includes healthy behavior, food, nutrition, fitness, and safety practices. Focuses on local and national standards and legal implications of relevant policies and regulations. Course content is aligned with State Board of Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requiresstudents to participate in a minimum of 15 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations. (3 Lec.) Textbooks and Other Course Materials: Required Readings Students are required to read the entire assigned textbook(s). Safety, Nutrition, and Health in Early Educationby Cathie Robertson (4th edition), ISBN -10-1-4283-5293-3 Developmental Courses The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a statewide program designed to ensure that students enrolled in Texas public colleges and universities have the basic academic skills needed to be successful in college-level course work. The TSI requires assessment, remediation (if necessary), and advising of students who attend a public college or university in the state of Texas. The program assesses a student’s basic academic skills in reading, writing, and math. Passing the assessment is a prerequisite for enrollment in many college-level classes such as English 1301/1302, History 1301/1302, Math 1414, etc. Students who do not meet assessment standards may complete prerequisite requirements by taking developmental courses in the deficient area and passing them with a grade of C or higher. In some cases retesting will also be required. It is up to each student to be aware and informed about requirements that are subject to change. Additional information is available from the TSI Office. https://www1.dcccd.edu/cat0910/admiss/tsi.cfm?loc=4 Course Assignments The course assignments are divided into three modules with specific due dates for each module. The assignments are based on the required textbook. The required readings which correlate with the specific assignments are identified within each module. In general, assignments may involve going to various educational facilities to observe, interview, and/or conduct classroom activities. The individual educational facility will notify students if a criminal background is required to conduct interviews, observations, or classroom activities. The course may require a project directly related to the course content. Exams All exams are open book and based on the required textbook. Although exams are untimed, there are deadline dates for completing the exams.Discussion Board: NONE Course Objectives: CDEC/TECA 1318 objectives 1. Analyze principles of nutrition, evaluate nutrition assessment, and examine regulatory requirements for nutrition (NAEYC Standard 1b) 2. Describe community health problems, universal health precautions, legal implications regarding health and analyze environmental and personal hygiene (NAEYC Standard 1b) 3. Describe principles of safety as they relate to children, evaluate regulations regarding child safety, safety procedures and children’s environments for safety (NAEYC Standard 1b) 4. Demonstrate skills in computation, record keeping, referrals and resources as they apply to nutrition, health, and safety (NAEYC Standard 2b) Final letter grade will be computed as follows: 90 - 100 points = A 80 - 89.9 points = B 70 - 79.9 points = C 60- 69.9 points = D 0 - 59.9 points = F The final semester grade cannot be determined until all weighted course requirements are completed.Final Grade Reports are no longer mailed. Convenient access is available online at www.econnect.dcccd.edu. Use your identification number when you log onto eConnect, an online system developed by the DCCCD to provide you with timely information regarding your college record. Your grades will also be printed on your Student Advising Report, which is available in the Admissions Office. Eastfield College Email Policy Faculty and students must have and use a DCCCD account for all correspondence relating to academic coursework. For information on setting up a DCCCD student email account go to: http://www.dcccd.edu/netmail/home.html Withdrawal Policy If you are unable to complete this course, it is your responsibility to withdraw formally. The withdrawal request must be received in the Registrar’s Office by __________. Failure to do so will result in your receiving a performance grade, usually an “F.” If you drop a class or withdraw from the college before the official drop/withdrawal deadline, you will receive a “W” (Withdraw) in each class dropped. For more information about drop deadlines, refer to the current printed Credit Class Schedule, contact the Admissions/Registrar’s Office at 972-860-7167 (Room C119), or contact the division office. Attendance Policy: Assignments are due whether student is regardless of attendance since all course requirements are posted at the beginning of the semester. Computer problems, illness unless medically ordered, etc. do not automatically exempt students from this requirement. Attendance grades as a portion of the 100 point weighted grade. See Evaluation Procedure for course specifics. Students who are receiving any form of financial aid should check with the Financial Aid Office prior to withdrawing from classes. Withdrawals may affect your eligibility to receive further aid and could cause you to be in a position of repayment for the current semester. Students who fail to attend or participate after the drop date are also subject to this policy. Financial Aid Statement for Distance Learning Classes If you are receiving Financial Aid grants or loans and are enrolled in a Distance Learning class, you must show