CCE 160—D3CONNECTING TO CHILDREN

TALKING INFORMATIVELY

Monday, 9:00 pm – 9:45 pmIB 1409, North Seattle Community College

Candice Hoyt, Instructorhttp://northseattle.angellearning.com/

COURSE OVERVIEWhttp://

facweb.northseattle.edu/choyt/CCE160-D3/PPTs/CCE%20160-D3_overview.pptx

CCE 160 Connecting to ChildrenD3 – Talking Informatively

BASICS: TEXTBOOK & CLASS SESSIONS Textbook – none Class session:

Meet every Monday night Usually from 9:00-9:30 (1/2 hour) Some nights as late as 9:50 depending on the

needs of this and other classes.

BASICS: SYLLABUS & SCHEDULE Syllabus:

Paper syllabus Online in Angel class Lessons page

Subject to revision; revised date identified in file name Online version takes precedence over printed version

Schedule: Paper calendar Online calendar

Subject to revision; revised date identified in file name Online version takes precedence over printed version

BASICS: ASSIGNMENTS Online:

A1 – A6 have PDF instructions and Word document “forms”

Online version takes precedence over printed version ALL assignments submitted to Drop Boxes

Attachment: Word, PowerPoint, photos, etc. A1-A8 also posted to discussion forums

As text, no attachments except Project/Expression Considered “submitted” as of time posted correctly

Bring data to class on due date: Printed, hand-written, or on personal laptop Not Angel through class computer

BASICS: REFERENCESProper referencing to avoid plagiarism: Necessary info, no specific format (APA best):

On “Reference” page at end = 0.5 pts Author. Date. Title (webpage/article/book/music/video). Source:

Webpage: full http address and date retrieved. Journal/magazine: journal title, volume,

issue number & pages. Book or music: publisher.

In text = 0.5 pts In parentheses or as footnote Info: author, date; & page number(s) if direct quote

GRADE SUMMARYCCE 160-D3 – Talking Informatively

10 A 1. Teacher Statements10 A 2. Demands10 A 3. Descriptive Cues10 A 4. Information10 A 5. Self-assessment10 A 6. Rich Vocabulary10 A 7. Project (of Understanding)10 A 8. Expression (of Understanding)10 A 9. Final Reflection10 R 10. Attendance & Participation100 pts TOTAL + 5 pts extra credit

+ A 1-6 only: up to 3 pts extra credit for responses to others’ posts (0.1 point per post, if posted by following Sunday).

+ 2 pts extra credit for perfect attendance

SCHEDULESpring Quarter 2010

SCHEDULE: CALENDAR INFO Schedule:

Paper calendarOnline calendar

Lessons tab PDF Online PDF version supersedes printed

or Angel calendar dates Online PDF version will indicate date of

last revision Revisions will be announced on Course

home page Announcements section

SCHEDULE: DUE DATES4/5 First day of class – nothing due4/12 A1. Teacher Statements4/19 A2. Demands4/26 A3. Descriptive Cues5/3 A4. Information5/10 A5a. Self-assessment (Week 1)5/17 A5b. Self-assessment (Week 2)

A6. Rich Vocabulary5/24 In class: (A7) Project draft/discussion5/31 NO CLASS6/7 A7. Project due w/presentation6/14 A8. Expression due w/presentation6/16 NO CLASS – FINALS ONLINE

A9. Final Reflection R10. Participation self-evaluation

ASSIGNMENTS – TIME AND PLACE A1. Anywhere, 1+ children, other adult, during Free Time, long

enough for 50 statements A2. Anywhere, 1+ children, 4 days, all the time you work with

children or 3 hours, whichever is less; keep track of hours A3. Anywhere, 1+ children, as many hours as possible, as

many days as possible; keep track of hours A4. Anywhere, 1+ children, 30 statements (10 for each of 3

categories) A5. Anywhere, 1+ children, 2 days, 20 mins each, 2 weeks A6. Anywhere, 1+ children, 4 days, 1 activity each day; could

maybe do in less days if do with different kids? (still 4 unique activities)

A7. Project: Assessing your own skills ; not required but can be with children (e.g., record yourself talking informatively with children)

A8. Expression: Personal; not required but can be with children A9. Final Reflection; not with children. A10. Participation self-evaluation; not with children.

SCHEDULE: DUE DATES p. 1/34/5 First day of class – nothing dueA1. Anywhere, 1+ children, other adult, during Free Time,

long enough for 50 statements4/12 A1. Teacher StatementsA2. Anywhere, 1+ children, 4 days, all the time you work

with children or 3 hours, whichever is less; keep track of hours

4/19 A2. DemandsA3. Anywhere, 1+ children, as many hours as possible, as

many days as possible; keep track of hours4/26 A3. Descriptive CuesA4. Anywhere, 1+ children, 30 statements (10 for each of 3

categories)

SCHEDULE: DUE DATES p. 2/3A4. Anywhere, 1+ children, 30 statements (10 for each of 3

categories)5/3 A4. InformationA5. Anywhere, 1+ children, 2 days, 20 mins each, 2 weeks 5/10 A5a. Self-assessment (Week 1)A5. Anywhere, 1+ children, 2 days, 20 mins each, 2 weeksA6. Anywhere, 1+ children, 4 days, 1 activity each day; could

maybe do in less days if do with different kids? (still 4 unique activities)

5/17 A5b. Self-assessment (Week 2)A6. Rich Vocabulary

A7. Work on Project: not required to but can be with children

SCHEDULE: DUE DATES p. 3/3A7. Work on Project: not required to but can be with children5/24 In class: (A7) Project draft/discussion5/31 NO CLASSA7. Project: not required to but can be with children6/7 A7. Project due w/presentationA8. Expression: not required to but can be with children6/14 A8. Expression due w/presentationA9. Final Reflection; not with children.A10. Participation self-evaluation; not with children.6/16 NO CLASS – FINALS ONLINE

A9. Final Reflection R10. Participation self-evaluation

QUARTER ASSIGNMENTS

OVERVIEW

A 1. TEACHER STATEMENTS = 10 PTS Assignment

A1 Instructions (PDF) & A1 Form (Word) Record 50 statements by adult during free play Classify statements into Word table by these codes:

D – Direction: Requires or commands an action T – Tutorial: Question adult knows the answer to Q – Query: Question adult does not know answer to I – Information: Facts/observations to describe, advise S – Social: Social statements ? – Not sure: Classify best guess, or “ ? ” box

Record count and percentage for each category in Word file data table columns

List those that you can’t decide where they go Bring data to class

A 1. TEACHER STATEMENTS = 10 PTS Time Requirements:

Data collection Anywhere, 1+ children, other adult, during Free Time, long enough for 50 statements

Gather, analyze, summarize Submission Requirements

Bring data to class Post Word table and list to “A 1” Drop Box Post table and list to “A 1” Discussion (not Word) Respond to others’ posts for extra credit

[0.1 point per reply by next Sunday night]

A 2. DEMANDS = 10 PTS Assignment

In classroom, record self (count)Minimum 4 days @ 3 hours per dayCount Demand statements (2 days x 3

hours)Count questions - Tutorials & Queries (2

days x 3 hours)Complete Word table with counts & rate per

hourAnswer Word questions a, b, c, dBring data to class

A 2. DEMANDS = 10 PTS Time Requirements:

Data collection: Anywhere, 1+ children, 4 days, all the time you work with children or 3 hours, whichever is less; keep track of hours

Enter data & answer reflection questions Submission Requirements

Bring data to class Post Word document as attachment to “A 2” Drop Box Post counts & questions to “A 2” Discussion (paste not

Word) Respond to others’ posts for extra credit

[0.1 point per reply by next Sunday night]

A 3. DESCRIPTIVE CUES = 10 PTS Assignment

In classroom, record self (count)All days @ all times = goal (divide by # of

hours)Post Descriptive Cue SequenceCount when you start at the top of the

Descriptive Cue SequenceComplete Word table with countsAnswer Word questions a, bBring data to class

A 3. DESCRIPTIVE CUES = 10 PTS Time Requirements:

Coordinate so all adults in room to do this while you do Data Collection:

Anywhere, 1+ children, as many hours as possible, as many days as possible; keep track of hours

Enter data & answer reflection questions Submission Requirements

Bring data to class Post Word table & question replies to “A 3” Drop Box Post table to “A 3” Discussion (paste not Word) Respond to others’ posts for extra credit

[0.1 point per reply by next Sunday night]

A 4. INFORMATION = 10 PTS Assignment

With one or more children, record self (exact words)

As long as it takes to get to 30 statements (10 each)

Use informative talk: Subjective Talk, Descriptions, Expansions

Record at least 10 statements per statement type

Complete Word list of statements, by statement type

Answer Word questions a, b Bring data to class

A 4. INFORMATION = 10 PTS Time Requirements:

Data collection Anywhere, 1+ children, 30 statements (10 for each of 3 categories)

Enter data & answer reflection questions Submission Requirements

Bring data to classPost Word document to “A 4” Drop BoxPost list to “A 4” Discussion (paste not Word)Respond to others’ posts for extra credit

[0.1 point per reply by next Sunday night]

A 5 SELF-ASSESSMENT = 10 PTS Assignment

With one or more children, record self (count)

Preferably 20 min. “bossy time” (clean-up, transition)

2 days per week for 2 weeks (count due each week)

Try to use Information talk Count # Information and # Directions Complete Word table Answer Word questions a, b Bring data to class

A 5 SELF-ASSESSMENT = 10 PTS Time Requirements:

Data collection Anywhere, 1+ children, 2 days, 20 mins each, 2 weeks

Enter data & answer reflection questions Submission Requirements

Bring data to class Post Word to A5a (week 1) & A5b (week 2) Drop Boxes Post data to A5 Discussion (paste not Word)

(both weeks combined) Respond to others’ posts for extra credit

[0.1 point per reply by next Sunday night]

A 6. RICH VOCABULARY = 10 PTS Assignment

With one or more children For 4 activities – 1 per day For 4 days Create a Vocabulary Card for each of 4

activities Each card lists less-used nouns, verbs &

descriptors List in Word document or post cards as PPT

or PDF Answer Word questions a, b Bring data (word cards) to class

A 6. RICH VOCABULARY = 10 PTS Time Requirements:

Make vocabulary cards for 4 activities Data collection

Anywhere, 1+ children, 4 days, 4 unique activities 1 activity each day; could maybe do in less days with different kids

List words on cards & answer reflection questions Submission Requirements

Bring word cards to class Post Word document to “A 6” Drop Box Post data (words) to “A 6” Discussion (post not Word) Respond to others’ posts for extra credit

[0.1 point per reply by next Sunday night]

A 7. PROJECT = 10 PTS Assignment

Plan your project to show others how informative talk works to enhance children’s lives. Demonstrate your personal knowledge (not a change in a child). Show you have the ability to talk informatively Create something to convey this ability to

audience Share it with that audience Share it with us

A 7. PROJECT = 10 PTS Time Requirements:

Not required to be with children Examples of projects include:

Recording of you talking informatively with children A letter or bulletin board describing Talking

Informatively Vocabulary cards for “usually unnamed” things

Submission Requirements Bring project to class on assigned due date Post project, photo or description to “A 7” Drop Box Post project, photo or description to “A 7”

Discussion (attachment okay, but please briefly describe in text)

A 8. EXPRESSION = 10 PTS Assignment

Communicate this topic’s deep significance to you. In this class you experienced…

Learning informative rather than directive talkProviding rich vocabularySharing the experience with the classSeeing the children change

Share it with us

A 8. EXPRESSION = 10 PTS Time Requirements:

Not required to be with childrenCreate something personal (to share)Any expressive medium

Submission Requirements Bring Expression product to class on due

date Post product, photo or description to “A 8”

Drop Box Post product, photo or description to “A 8”

Discussion (attachment okay, but please briefly describe in text)

A 9. REFLECTION PAPER = 10 PTSIn a Word document, discuss the following. a) In at least 3 sentences each (3 pts each x 2):

i. Write about 2 specific assignments and why each is significant to you. Did it most influence you? Did you not like it? Did you like it best? … like it least?

b) In at least 3 sentences each (1 pt each x 3):i. What is the most important thing you learned in this

course?ii. How has this class affected you personally? iii. What would you say to others who are teaching young

children right now, but who have yet to take a class such as this?

c) What would make this class better? d) Editing/presentation (1 pt):

Score for clear writing (not perfect, but full sentences, not too many typos)

A10: ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION = 10 PTSPost Word document in drop box A10a:a) Participation: Rate yourself (8 pts total):

Submit as Word document in R10a drop box1) Coming prepared as assigned 0 1 22) Participate actively in class 0 1 23) Drawing out & supporting others 0 1 24) Taking risks and sharing oneself0 1 2

Instructor enters manually:b) Attendance = 2 pts

Instructor enters manually 0 days missed = 2 pts + 2 pts extra credit 1 day missed = 2 pts 2 days missed = 1 pt 3 + days missed = 0 pts