Course Number: ECE 142 (formerly EDU 142) Credits: 3COURSE DESCRIPTIONCOURSE OBJECTIVESTEACHING METHODSCOURSE EXPECTATIONSClassroom EtiquetteMETHOD OF STUDENT EVALUATIONEXTRA CREDITCENTER FOR STUDENT SUCCESSTEXTSJackson Community CollegeEarly Childhood Education and Development ProgramCourse SyllabusCourse Title: Professionalism in Child DevelopmentCourse Number: ECE 142 (formerly EDU 142) Credits: 3COURSE DESCRIPTION This course focuses on professionalism, families and program management. Students will: 1) explore strategies in communicating and establishing productive relationships with families, including maintaining an open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family that encourages their involvement in the program and supports the child’s relationship with their family; 2) explore strategies for utilizing all available resources in order to manage an effective program operation by being a competent organizer, planner, record keeper, communicator and cooperative co-worker, and 3) address issues of professional commitment, ethical practices and advocacy in order to promote quality in early care and education service. These are three of the CDA competency standards. Students will also learn observation techniques and ways to individualize programming for young children. One observation outside the scheduled class time for each competency is required. COURSE OBJECTIVES1. Students will recognize the importance of developing a partnership with parents. ADO 22. Students will identify strategies to facilitate effective communication with families including: - Sharing information – program and family- Planning and participating in parent/teacher conferences and other child skill and development assessment opportunities. - Providing support to families. ADO 43. Students will explore parent involvement opportunities and strategies. ADO 24. Students will examine curriculum development and the importance of an emergent curriculum. ADO 25. Students will recognize the importance of individualized planning, explore individualized strategies and practice developing individualized plans. ADO 26. Students will practice methods of observing and recording behaviors. ADO 27. Students will examine the importance of administrative policies and procedures and examine strategies to facilitate effective program operation. EDU 18. Students will recognize the importance of professional development and maintaining a commitment to professionalism. ADO 29. Students will recognize professional and unprofessional behavior and identify ethical standards. ADO 210. Students will familiarize themselves with professional organizations and explore established standards of quality. ADO 211. Students will recognize the importance of becoming an advocate for children and families. ADO 212. Students will write competency statements related to families, program management and professionalism. ADO 2TEACHING METHODSThe teaching methods employed in the class are lecture, videos, discussion, small group work, demonstration, and hands-on exploration. Material presented is based on principles of child development and appropriate practices for young children. Discussions will draw heavily on experiences of the student working in an early childhood setting. If at any time you have questions or need clarification, please contact the instructor.Update: 1/14/2019COURSE EXPECTATIONSAttendance - Participation in class discussion is an important part of the learning process. Since this course is designed to meet the requirement for hours of formal instruction needed for the CDA credential, regular attendance is expected. If due to unforeseen circumstances, a class will be missed, please notify the instructor prior to class. Assignments due on the absence date are to be handed inby the beginning of the next class session.Assignments – It is the responsibility of the student to read the appropriate section of the text prior to class and complete text questions and self-assessments. All assignments are due on the assigned date. Competency statements will be due with the completion of each standard. If an assignment is missed, please contact the instructor to make arrangements for make-up. Instructions for specific assignmentwill be given throughout the semester.One observation for each competency area will be required outside of class time. Two additional observations will be required outside of class time to practice observing and recording skills. Observations should be completed at, at least two, different locations and last at least one hour. Students are responsible for documenting observation location, date, name of center and time of observation along with observation notes.If at any time you have questions or need clarification on materials discussed or assignments due, please contact the instructor.Classroom EtiquettePart of learning how to be an effective early childhood professional is learning how to be an active listener. With that in mind, it is essentialthat students demonstrate courteous class etiquette by following these rules:1. Actively listen to the person who has the speaking floor (that includes making eye contact, letting him/her know that you are listening.)2. If you would like to contribute to a discussion, wait until there is an appropriate break and share your contribution with the entire class rather than whispering and talking to your neighbor.3. Active listening means that you are engaged in the subject, not reading or writing on another subject.4. Turn all cell phones and pagers to vibrate or off during class time. Emergency calls only should be taken outside the classroom.Let’s work together as a team to make this a good learning experience for everyone in the room.METHOD OF STUDENT EVALUATIONThe student will be evaluated on quality of participation in discussions and activities, and demonstration of understanding of material. Grading percentages are based on: 25% Attendance and Participation75% Assignments, Competency statements, Observations, TestsThe grading system for this course is on the accompanying page.Beginning 03/FL – JCC grade reports will be available to students on-line, via eServices: click “Student Tab”, “View My Transcript” and then login with your JCC account. JCC will no longer issue printed, hard-copy grade reports at the end of the semester.EXTRA CREDITOpportunities may be given throughout the semester to earn extra credit points.