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Revision Date: 12-Aug-24

Introduction to Early Childhood Education

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Semester Dates: Last day to drop without a grade: 09-16-2024 - Refund Policy
Last day to withdraw (W grade): 11-04-2024 - Refund Policy
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Course Description

This course is an overview of early childhood education and the ways in which early childhood experiences can enhance the development of the whole child. Students examine the provision of early education and services for children from conception to age eight. Topics include child development, national and state standards, curriculum development, early intervention, regulation, and career exploration.

Essential Objectives

1. Discuss the cultural, historical, and philosophical evolution of early childhood education.
2. Explore early education programs in the context of family and community relationships, including the need for cultural competence when supporting and collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
3. Understand the theories of child development and how they relate to the implementation of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP).
4. Discuss national and state standards for the provision of education to young children and how early childhood education programs meet these standards (VELS & NAEYC for children and professionals).
5. Review the elements of early childhood education curricula, the theoretical framework for different approaches to what is taught, and the pedagogy of inclusion and universal design.
6. Analyze evidence-based research on effective models of early education.
7. Examine the early intervention system and the provision of services to support the development of children with diverse abilities and/or affected by trauma.
8. Discuss the regulation of programs, staff, and facilities to ensure health and safety, including the role of the state in policy development and regulation enforcement.
9. Explore the scope and diversity of career opportunities in the field of early childhood education, the NAEYC Code of Conduct, and dispositions required for work in the field, through assignments such as informational interviews, job shadows, or other career exploration activities.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

Link to Textbooks/Resources Information for this course in eCampus.

The last day to use a Financial Aid Advance to purchase textbooks/books is the 3rd Tuesday of the semester. See your financial aid counselor at your academic center if you have any questions.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

High Low

A+ 100 98

A Less than 98 93

A- Less than 93 90

B+ Less than 90 88

B Less than 88 83

B- Less than 83 80

C+ Less than 80 78

C Less than 78 73

C- Less than 73 70

D+ Less than 70 68

D Less than 68 63

D- Less than 63 60

F Less than 60

P 100 60

NP Less than 60 0

Weekly Schedule

Week/Module	Topic	Readings	Assignments

1	The Current State of Early Childhood Education	Read: Ch. 1, Princliples and Practices of Teaching Young Children (Stephens et al., 2020) Listen: No One Is Coming To Save Us Ep. 1 5 Early Childhood Educators Give You 5 Reasons Why Funding The Early Years Would Benefit Everyone Watch: A Brief History of Early Learning - Part 1 and Part 2 The Importance of Early Childhood Development	Discussion post introducing yourself Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials

2	What is Early Childhood Education?	Read: Ch. 3, Princliples and Practices of Teaching Young Children (Stephens et al., 2020) Redefining the Role of the Teacher: It’s a Multifaceted Profession Careers in Early Childhood: A Vermont Directory Watch: Early Childhood Educators: A Workforce Behind a Workforce How to Magically Connect with Anyone	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers

3	Theoretical Influences	Read: Ch. 2, Princliples and Practices of Teaching Young Children (Stephens et al., 2020) The Vital Role of Child Development Theories in Early Childhood Education Listen: The Vital Role of Child Development Theories in Early Childhood Education The Preschool Podcast:Reggio Emilia Approach and Pedagogical Documentation Watch: Connecting the ECE Theory to Practice Caine's Arcade	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Assignment exploring local insparation and pedagogy

4	How Young Children Learn	Read: Vermont Early Learning Standards Developmentally Appropriate Practice Position Statement Cognitive Conceptions of Learning Ch. 2, A Pedagogy of Play: Supporting Playful Learning in Classrooms and Schools (Mardell et al., 2023) Entering the Child's World Scientific Thinking in Young Children Watch: Play in Early Childhood: The Role of Play in Any Setting Exploring STEM Through Play Rethinking Play The Play Instinct: Have You Lost Yours?	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Assignment to reflect on the presence of play in your own life

5	Working with Families	Read: NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment Constructive Guidance and Disipline Ch. 1 “Don’t Let My Son Dress Up as a Girl!”	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Pick Midterm paper topic

6	Image of the Child	Read: Introduction to the Fundamental Values of the Education of Young Children in Reggio Emilia by Lella Gandini Reimagining Childhood - Provocations from Carla Rinaldi Your Image of the Child: Where Teaching Begins Watch: A Day in a Preschool - Reggio Children (2011) What Else Are Children Better At? Listen: Pam Oken-Wright Podcast	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Midterm paper

7	Documentation and Assessment	Read: Ch. 4, Princliples and Practices of Teaching Young Children (Stephens et al., 2020) Teaching Stradegies Gold Objectives for Development & Learning Pedagogy of Listening What Does Your Child Really Know? Supporting Teachers to Listen Closely to Our Children Watch: Teachers Speaking Out On Standardization and Assesment Life is NOT a Journey - Alan Watts	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Assignment practicing documentation

8	Inclusion	Read: Ch. 8, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN (Stephens et al., 2020 Watch: The "Head Start" early childhood education gave me UDL At A Glance	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Assignment sharing inclusive literacy

9	Quality Standards	Read: Vermont Child Care Licensing Regulations NAEYC Standards Northern Lights Professional Dispositions Listen: CLASS Teachstone Podcasts	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers

10	Curriculum	Read: Ch. 6, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN (Stephens et al., 2020) Ch. 16 Curriculum Models NSCC Deconstructing Science and Democracy: Making Meaning in a Convoluted Era Curriculum Webbing with Students by Carolina Saenz-Molina Using Webbing for Lesson Planning Listen: Ep. 1 The Thought Playground	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Assignment practicing making a curriculum web

11	Enviroments	Watch: Choose Liz McCaw Video Jonathan Haidt Interview Listen: Angela Hanscom	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Discussion post sharing imagery of ideal environments for young children

12	Early Intervention	Take Free CDC Training: Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns Read: Children's Integrated Services Early Intervention Fact Sheet Watch: Parents’ Guide to Services for Babies and Toddlers with Special Health Needs	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers

13	Early Literacy	TBD	Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Discussion post sharing outline for Compilation of Learning

14	Compilation of Learning		First Draft of Compilation of Learning

15	Final Reflections		Final Draft Compilation of Learning Discussion post reflecting on this week’s materials with your peers Discussion post reflecting on class

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

CCV strives to mitigate barriers to course access for students with documented disabilities. To request accommodations, please

Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity

CCV has a commitment to honesty and excellence in academic work and expects the same from all students. Academic dishonesty, or cheating, can occur whenever you present -as your own work- something that you did not do. You can also be guilty of cheating if you help someone else cheat. Being unaware of what constitutes academic dishonesty (such as knowing what plagiarism is) does not absolve a student of the responsibility to be honest in his/her academic work. Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously and may lead to dismissal from the College.