Fall 2018 Course Syllabi

EC 210 INTRO TO EARLY CHILDHOOD Kaley Mills Fall 2018 DAKOTA COLLEGE BOTTINEAU • Students will demonstrate understanding of the influence of the physical setting, schedule, routines, and transitions on children and use these experiences to promote children's development and learning. • Students will learn to adapt strategies and environments to meet the specific needs of all children, including those with disabilities, developmental delays, or special abilities. • Students will identify/define developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education as defined by NAEYC and other professional organizations. • Students will develop an awareness of the ECE profession in order to make career decision, will develop a philosophy and rationale based on early childhood theories and will demonstrate an increased awareness of the complex role of EC professionals. • Students will become aware of and develop a commitment to the profession's code of ethical conduct. • Students will actively seek opportunities to grow professionally by locating and using appropriate professional literature, organizations, resources, and experiences to inform and improve practice. • Students will understand the role of observation in assessing and planning ECE. • Students will identify current issues and trends, legal issues, legislation, and other public policies that affect children, families, and programs for young children. • Students will learn to serve as an advocate on behalf of young children and their families. Student Outcomes: The student will demonstrate knowledge of the: CEC Standard Evidence/Criteria Rational for assessment SEP8K1 Discussions #1-11 The student will have the ability to: CEC Standards Evidence/Criteria Demonstrate basic collection techniques as directed SEP8S1 Discussion #12; Field Experience Portfolio Make and document objective observations as directed SEP8S2 Field Experience Portfolio Follow instructions of the professional SEP9S2 Attendance Log & Evaluation Engage in activities to increase one’s own knowledge and skills SEP9S10 Attendance Log & Evaluation