ECE-104 - Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education - Rebecca Laff

Course:	Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education
Professor:	Rebecca Laff
Email:	rebecca.laff@canyons.edu
Format:	Online
Course Length:	Applies to All Course Lengths

Introduction

Hello! Welcome to ECE 104: Introduction to Early Childhood Education. I am looking forward to working with you.The best way to communicate with me is through email. My email address is rebecca.laff@canyons.edu. I will do my best to reply to you within 24 hours. Be sure to email me through Canvas or using your My Canyons email address.

Course Description

This course presents an overview of the knowledge and skills needed to provide developmentally appropriate curriculum in early childhood education programs. It also examines the teacher's role in supporting development and learning, including the essential role of play. Includes environment, routine, interpersonal tone and activity planning, implementation and reflective evaluation.

Prerequisite: ECE 100 Introduction to Principles and Practices

Many of our courses have prerequisites. Our policy allows you to enroll in the next course, but unless your final grade in the prerequisite courses meets the minimum grade of a C, you will not be allowed to stay in the next course. Once the previous semester grades are posted you will be dropped from the more advanced course. The drop may happen after the semester has begun and could impact your ability to obtain another course.

What to Expect in this Course

Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.

Each week there will be a mixture of readings, discussion, activities, and assignments. This means your participation matters. It is my hope that everyone should feel included and part of the class. Please be mindful that this course is not a self-paced course. There will be due dates and weekly reminders to keep you on track with your assignments.

You can expect the following from me:

To create a collaborative environment in which the learning of the group can thrive.
To stay in regular contact throughout the course by grading, emailing, videos, and announcements.
To respect your time by having a purpose for all content and work within the course. To be clear with expectations and directions. But know some work may be very open-ended, without one right way.
To be approachable, respectful, open-minded, and willing to be called out on my mistakes (I am human, and I do make mistakes).
To grade your work in a timely manner and provide constructive feedback and be willing to explain how you earn your points for the class.
To protect our learning environment by responding to any disrespect or inappropriate behavior or reports of such behavior.

Types of Assessments

There will be a variety of assessments to ensure we reach different styles of learning throughout the course. Assessments will include but are not limited to:

Observations of children through video footage
A group project
Creating a Learning Experience Plan (curriculum)

Textbook Information / Link to ZTC Textbook

Introduction to Curriculum for Early Childhood Education.

Link can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iNfaeYlC_LmcpZC3VlEhD-_ytOnV6-lM/view?usp=sharing

The textbook for this course is available for FREE online. The book will be posted chapter by chapter in the modules in Canvas. The book is an Open Educational Resource (OER) that two COC ECE faculty co-authored. It was peer-reviewed by COC ECE faculty.

Other Relevant Course Information

Our curriculum focus will be for ages two to seven years old. However, we will touch base on curriculum for infants, toddlers, and school-age children. With a fully online course, you need to be prepared to check in and complete coursework at least three times a week. This will include but is not limited to:

Engaging in discussion with peers
Watching online observations
Completing assignments

Additional Resources

Canvas

This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:

CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password

Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.

Online Education

The Learning Center (TLC)

The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!

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Online Counseling

The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.

Management of Stress and Mental Health

College of the Canyons cares about your emotional and physical health. Learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including free counseling and mental health services available during this time by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center website or by calling them at: 661-362-3259.

The National Suicide Lifeline number is 1-800-273- 8255 (TALK). Please call it if you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress - it could save someone's life.

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Veterans Resource Center

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Library

The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!

Last updated: 05/30/2022 Sub#: 1377