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Revision Date: 27-Aug-24
 

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.

Location: Online
Credits: 3 (45 hours)
Day/Times: Meets online
Semester Dates: 09-03-2024 to 12-16-2024
Last day to drop without a grade: 09-16-2024 - Refund Policy
Last day to withdraw (W grade): 11-04-2024 - Refund Policy
This course has started, please contact the offering academic center about registration
Comments: Contracted course for Vermont Afterschool, Inc. Restricted

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:

 HighLow
A+10098
A Less than 9893
A-Less than 9390
B+Less than 9088
B Less than 8883
B-Less than 8380
C+Less than 8078
C Less than 7873
C-Less than 7370
D+Less than 7068
D Less than 6863
D-Less than 6360
FLess than 60 
P10060
NPLess than 600


Weekly Schedule


Week/ModuleTopic  Readings  Assignments
 

1

Week One: Welcome & Core Competencies

  • discussion forum #1 - Welcome!
  • written assignment #1: core competencies and self evaluation/reflection
    
 

2

Week Two: Historical, Cultural, Philosophical Development of Afterschool Education

  • discussion forum #2 - history of ASE
  • written assignment #2 - reflection on development of ASE and current practices
    
 

3

Week Three:Creating Safe Environments - Part 1

  • resources: ASE Regulations Booklet
  • discussion forum #3: safe learning environments
    
 

4

Week Four:Creating Safe Environments - Part 2

  • resources:
  • discussion forum #4: safe environments, continued
  • written assignment #3: Afterschool Pathways at Northern Lights Review
    
 

5

Week Five:Physical, Social, Emotional, Cognitive Developmental Theories of Youth in AS Education - Part 1

  • resources: resources to watch and read
  • discussion forum #5 - Cognivite Development
    
 

6

Week Six:Physical, Social, Emotional, Cognitive Developmental Theories of Youth in AS Education- Part 2

  • resources:
  • discussion forum #6: play and social competence
    
 

7

Week Seven - Midterm

  • midterm essay - Trauma Supported Environment
    
 

8

Week Eight: Family, Community, Cultural Competence

  • resources: sources for culture and diversity
  • discussion forum #7: embracing diversity, cultivating openness, teaching tolerance/respect, building community
  • written assignment #3 ASE Resource

    
 

9

Week Nine: Conversations and Connections!

  • discussion forum #8: conversations and connections/growth mindset

    
 

10

Week Ten: The Physical Environment Part 1

  • discussion forum #9 - physical environment - arranging spaces

    
 

11

Week Eleven: The Physical Environment -Part 2

  • resources: textbook chapter - #9
  • discussion forum #10 - sensory rich spaces
  • written assignment #4: activities/lesson plans

    
 

12

Week Twelve: Developing Curriculum/DAP

  • discussion forum # 11 - lesson plans/schedules/transitions

    
 

13

Week Thirteen: Explore career opportunities: afterschool education and youth work

  • discussion forum #12: career opportunities in ASE and youth programs

    
 

14

Week Fourteen:Self-Care

  • resources: The AS professional guide to Self-Care
  • discussion forum #13 - self care
  • written assignment #5 - self care reflections

    
 

15

Week Fifteen:Wrap - Up

  • complete evaluation of this course (thank you!)
  • Reflections
  • discussion forum: 'Fare thee well'
    
 

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
  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.


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.