Course Syllabus

Fall 2024 | EDU-1320-VO51 - Introduction to Afterschool Education

Online Class

Online courses take place 100% online via Canvas, without required in-person or Zoom meetings.

Faculty

Jannice Ellen
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Philip Crossman

Course Description

This course is an overview of afterschool education and the ways in which afterschool experiences can impact the development of the whole child. The course provides students with an understanding of the history of the afterschool field and examines the skills and training needed to successfully develop and administer high-quality programming in afterschool settings. Topics include child and youth development, health and safety, program organization and professional development, family and community, and teaching and learning.

Essential Objectives

1. Discuss the historical, cultural, and philosophical development of afterschool education.
2. Explore afterschool education 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 physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth and describe how these theories relate to the implementation of afterschool education settings and other diverse programs.
4. Analyze evidence-based models of afterschool education and curricular design.
5. Discuss strategies to create respectful, supportive, and inclusive afterschool environments and activities for families and children, including those with diverse abilities and/or affected by trauma.
6. Discuss standards and regulation of afterschool programs, staff, and facilities to ensure developmentally appropriate practice, health and safety, and program operation.
7. Using research, examine self-assessment instruments and compare these tools to national and state recommended competencies for afterschool professionals.
8. Explore the scope and diversity of career opportunities in the field of afterschool education and youth work, 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

*** This is a no cost textbook or resource class. ***

EDU-1320-VO51 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.

Methods

multimedia presentations and academic resources inquiry-based research weekly engagement with learning community

Evaluation Criteria

Grading is based on a total of 100 points

discussion forums: 12 @ 5 points = 60

written assignments: 6 @ 5 points = 30

midterm essay: 1 @ 10 points

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

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:

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

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