child development curriculum in early childhood8 fall2015

Child Development 8 "Curriculum in Early Childhood" Fall2015

LOS ANGELESMISSIONCOLLEGE Y. Beltrán

WELCOME TO CHILD DEVELOPMENT 8! You have chosen a course that will give you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of the field of early childhood education, and the role that it plays in the lives of young children and their families. Together we will read, discuss, share, observe and analyze the issues that influence the early childhood experience, and discover the importance of providing an appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age 8.

“It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a

time for play without seeing the vital connection between them.” -Leo F. Buscaglia

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (3units)

This course is designed to examine the history and theories related to early childhood curriculum and the role of observation and assessment in planning quality curriculum. Curriculum development is analyzed and the use of the environment is evaluated. The learning centers of a classroom and all of the components of those areas are explored as they are used to enhance children’s growth and development. The actual contents of the room, diversity, and the teacher’s role in curriculum are examined.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Design, implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate daily lesson plan that supports concepts in five curriculum areas: language and literacy, creative arts, sensory motor and physical and motor mastery. 2. Design a weekly plan in one curriculum area that demonstrates how exploration, extension and enrichment develop through observation, planning and assessment. 3. Create developmentally appropriate creative activities for art and music COURSE OBJECTIVES: These objectives will enable the student to: 1. Design and evaluate developmentally appropriate curriculum for young children 2. Compare the different types and philosophies of early childhood programs in California 3. Identify and describe the relationships, environments and experiences necessary for a quality

program 4. Relate the role of play in the development of curriculum for young children 5. Examine the curriculum elements necessary to support the physical, social, emotional, cognitive

and creative development of the child including modifications to meet special needs. 6. Create and implement curriculum for the following content areas: Language, social studies, art

and creativity, music and rhythm, perceptual motor development, mathematics, natural and physical sciences.

7. Assess and document the active implementation of planned activities to demonstrate understanding of the ongoing process of curriculum development

8. Demonstrate the teacher’s role in applying theory to practice including children’s home language, culture, diverse abilities and learning modalities reflecting anti-bias principles

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Assignment Requirements: All assignments must be typed on one side of the paper only. Assignments should be submitted with all pages stapled together. Please do not use folders.

Attendance and Participation: Your class attendance and participation are very important, and will dramatically influence your grade. I will take attendance by having you sign in for each class. If you come in late, please see me at the end of break or class. After the first absence 15 points will be deducted for each absence.

Late Work: Occasionally something occurs that prevents an assignment from being submitted on time. If this has been discussed in advance, there is no penalty, however if work is submitted late without a previous agreement with me, your grade for that assignment will be lowered. If an assignment is not submitted at all, it will be counted as a“0”.

Special Needs: If you have an identified special need and would benefit from modifications or additional support, please come and see me after the first class to introduce yourself and discuss accommodations necessary for your success.

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Text: Hilda Jackman, Nancy H. Beaver, Susan Skinner Wyatt. Early Education Curriculum: A Child’s Connection to the World. 6thedition

Course Schedule: The schedule below is designed to provide an overview of course activities and readings; it may be modified as needed as we progress through the semester.

Date Class Topic/Activities Homework Due

Sep 3

Starting the Process

Class Processes and Expectations, Introductions

Animal School

Read Ch. 1

What is creativity?

2 page essay due next

week (typed, single space, 12

font)

Sep 10 Chapter 1: Starting the Process

Power point of Ch. 1

Class Activity

Discuss video case & field experience

Sign up for group presentations

Creativity Essay Due today

Read Ch. 2

Sep 17 Chapter 2: Observation & Assessment

Power point of CH.2 with discussion ??

Discuss video case

Activity worksheets due (pg. 71)

Read Ch. 3

Sep 24 Chapter 3: Creating Curriculum

Power point of CH.3 with discussion ??

Discuss VC

Read Ch. 4

Oct 1 No Class

Oct 8 Chapter 4: The Learning Environment

Power point for Ch. 4

Discuss how environments influence our

behavior

View video Room Arrangement as a

Teaching Strategy and discuss.

Read Ch. 5

Curriculum Study Part

1 due next week

Oct 15 Chapter 5: Language and Literacy

Field trip

Power point for Ch. 5 w/ discussion ??

Discuss Video Case

Read Ch. 6

Prepare lesson plan due

next week

Oct 22 Chapter 6: Creativity: Art and Music

Power point on Ch. 6 w/ discussion ??

Discuss Video Case

Activity Kit presentations-Music

Lesson plan on music activity due

(bring materials to class)

Read Ch. 7

Study for Midterm

Prepare lesson plan

due next week



Oct 29 Chapter 7: Social Studies and Dramatic Play

Power point on Ch. 7 w/ discussion

questions

Activity Kit presentations-Dramatic Play

Lesson plan on dramatic activity due

(Bring materials to class)

Midterm Exam (covers Ch. 1-6)

Read Ch. 8

Read Ch. 8

Prepare lesson plan due next week

Nov 5 Chapter 8: Sensory Play Powerpoint on Ch. 8 w/ discussion ??

Activity Kit presentations-Sensory Play

Lesson plan on sensory play activity

due

Discuss VC

Read Ch. 11 &12

Prepare lesson plan

due next week

Nov 12 Chapter 11/12: Fine Motor / Manipulative Large Motor/ Outdoors

Power point for Ch. 11 & 12 w/

discussion questions

Discuss VC

Activity Kit presentations-Movement

activity outdoors

Lesson plan on movement activity due

Read Ch. 13

Prepare for group

presentations on

curriculum study

Prepare lesson plan

due next week

Nov 19 Chapter 13: Construction: Blocks and Woodworking

Power point for Ch. 13 w/ discussion

questions

Bring in unit blocks and other types of

blocks for students to manipulate,

explore and construct with. Have a

discussion of the differences in the feel,

use and concepts learned while using

the different types.

Activity Kit presentations-Block Play

Lesson plan on block play activity due

Read Ch. 14

Write a reflection

essay on the block

experience in class.

(due next meeting)

Typed, 2 pages

minimum, single

space

Prepare for group

presentations in

class

Nov 26

No Class Happy Thanksgiving

Stay Safe!

Dec 3 Chapter 14: Putting it all Together: Evaluation and Documentation

Power point on Ch. 6 w/ discussion ??

Discuss Video Case

Block Reflection

Essay Due

Dec 10 Group Presentations/Curriculum Study

Dec 17 Group Presentations/Curriculum Study



Assignments:

There is always much interest, and occasionally some anxiety about the grading process, so it is important to understand the system at the beginning to alleviate any concerns!! In this class, you will have six pieces of work to submit - each of which is worth from 20-50 points for a total of 500 possible points. Your final grade will be determined by adding up the points earned for each assignment. A 450 – 500

B 400 – 449

C 350 – 399

D 250 – 349

F Below 250

The six assignments are as follows:

1. Essays: You are required to write a two page, single space essay what is creativity. What is your own opinion, your perspective and experience on creativity? I want to know your feelings and ideas on this topic as it lays the foundation for your understanding of why children learn through hands on creative experiences.

2. Five Lesson Plans: You are required to prepare five weekly lesson plan for a specific curriculum area (Dramatic Play, Music, Gross Motor, Sensory Play, Block Activity). Please use the format on pages 67-69 of your textbook. This lesson plan will be attached to your Activity kit.

3. Midterm Exam All submitted exams must be the student’s individual work. – October 22, 2015

4. Activity Kits: On your own create and present an activity kit that could be used in an early childhood classroom. The kit must include the following:

A description of the activity using form on page 71 of your textbook

All materials necessary to conduct this activity (ex: books, blocks, paints, writing materials, music instruments, any props you may feel are needed to conduct your activity). Materials can include items collected from nature such as leaves, sticks, rocks, flowers, etc.)

You must use real materials, and must reflect developmentally appropriate practice. Inclusion of materials and activities must be appropriate to Prek, Kindergarten or 1st grade children and reflect an adequate understanding of child development and early childhood education.

GRADING INFORMATION



5. Curriculum Study: This is the major project for the semester and your presentation in a group of it in class serves as your final exam. You should work on it throughout the semester. As a group you will identify a thematic or project topic, create a curriculum, identify ways to integrate literacy, math, science, social studies, the arts, dramatic play, music, sensory and block play, and motor movement in each of the learning centers in your study. Write 3 developmentally appropriate activity plans using the form provided in page 71 of your textbook. Complete and submit to me before conducting the activity. Write your complete lesson plans for these activities chosen using form on pages 67-69 of your textbook. Conduct 2 of these activities that you have developed with a small group of children, evaluate the children’s accomplishment of learning activity and document the results of the learning that has taken place during your study by creating a display board, power point, book or other method on documentation which you will present in class as a group. The teacher where you conduct your 3 activities with children will evaluate the activity using a grading form (provided in this syllabus). You must turn in all the parts of this study at the end of the semester. There will be different parts of the study due throughout the semester.

To implement the Curriculum Study, you will

Part 1: Identify a thematic topic and create 3 Activity Plan Worksheets, identifying ways to integrate literacy, math, science, social studies, music, arts, dramatic play, sensory and block play, and motor movement for each of the learning centers in your study. (Use form on page 71 of your textbook).

Part 2: Using the form provided, write 3 developmentally appropriate activity plans on your theme or topic of study, conduct 2 of the activities that you have developed with a small group of children and evaluate the children’s accomplishments. You will submit the activity plans you conducted with children in the classroom. These activities should be plan for small groups of children, mostly in a learning center. The teacher in that classroom will complete an evaluation of how well your activity was implemented. Use forms provided in your text pages 67-69 for your lesson plans.

Part 3: Develop a plan to document the results of the learning that took place during your study for the children and yourself, and write a 5 page document detailing your observations of these activities. Tell me your experience, what you observed about the children and their learning, was it easy for your to complete, were the children interested and engaged, etc.

6. Group Presentation (Final Exam): Students will be provided with guidelines for planning, carrying out

and evaluating a workshop/presentation, and will work with others on an instructional team to present to the class a set of integrated learning experiences based on one of the curriculum areas. Presentations will be based on readings in the topic area, and should be creatively presented using hands-on activities, displays, and other forms of class involvement. Activities used in the workshop must be hands-on, real materials, and must reflect developmentally appropriate practice. Inclusion of materials and activities must be appropriate to Prek, Kindergarten or 1st grade children and reflect an adequate understanding of child development and early childhood education. Peer-evaluations are used as part of individual grade on this assignment. Create a display board, book or PowerPoint presentation which you will present to the class as a



group.

EVALUATION OF ACTIVITY PLAN IMPLEMENTATION WITH CHILDREN

Teacher Observing:___________________________________

Student:______________________________________________

Activity name_____________________________

A. Activity and teaching strategies weak ………………………………….. strong appropriate for this group of learners

B. Prepared in advance, ready on time weak ………………………………….. strong

C. Verbal & non-verbal interactions weak …………………………………. strong positive, supportive of learning

D. Adaptations made as needed weak …………………………………..strong

E. Transitions, closure appropriate weak ………………………………….. strong

and effective

Things that went well: Notes, suggestions, feedback

Teacher Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ______________________________

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