Grade
Level: 10 -12
Course Description:
This
class is designed to increase the students' knowledge and understanding
of teaching and working with three and four year olds. The students
will learn about the four areas of child development (cognitive,
social, physical, emotional) while developing techniques and strategies
for teaching the preschoolers. The class is designed to be hands
on from the end of September, when preschool opens after one month
of background training. Students will develop and implement lesson
plans that reflect MSPC curriculum objectives; they will also
establish an effective classroom routine.
By
means of participation in four areas: research, planning, teaching
and observation, the students will become effective preschool
teachers. The class is divided into four teams during the first
month. Each team member needs to be constructively working on
a specific aspect of child development throughout the five day
week. (without preschool children attending), after reflection
on the week's teaching, students will continue to work on the
four areas (research, planning, teaching, observation of children
and peers). Throughout the year CD2A students must also demonstrate
completion of requirements working towards their 90 clock hour
certificates.
There
are two overlapping levels for this curriculum. Responsibilities
for students in 2A include those outlined below, as well as additional
readings and more initiative in the classroom. The students from
2A are required to design and implement new curriculum projects
with the children; level 2A must demonstrate a deeper grasp of
theory and practice in the field of child development.
Course Outcomes:
The
students will develop the following:
1.
Relate an understanding of self and others in human relations
skills
needed
for careers in child development;
2.
Acquire knowledge of the growth and abilities in all developmental
areas;
3.
Apply developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood
education
programs
for children from birth through grade three;
4.
Create healthy, safe, nurturing, and compassionate environments
for children;
5.
Demonstrate unbiased practices appropriate for an equitable environment
responsive
to diverse populations;
6.
Recognize the integrated roles of the home, family caregivers,
school and
community
in the life experiences and education of children; and
7.
Demonstrate personal and technological employment skills related
to career
choices in child development.
Class work
expectations:
This
is a hands-on class, and students are required to be in class
in order to receive the maximum benefit. Students must work willingly
and get involved with the preschoolers; students will be required
to work individually and in groups, both large and small, for
the benefit of the whole class.
Grading and
Assessments:
Students
will be graded in a total points system based on three categories:
Lesson Planning and its implementation (Teaching), Observations,
and Articles (including textbooks and study guide worksheets).
Note:
this is a participation-based class and many things cannot be
"made up"-- just try to be present, get involved! There is no
semester/final exam.
| Daily
team meetings and written work is required, not just Fridays
|
| Week
1 - 4 |
Text
based readings and presentations in Child Development based
on See How They Grow. Students must continue to complete
readings, presentations and aligned study worksheets throughout
the semester.
PreSchool opens September 25, 2007 |
| Week 5 –
|
Three and four
year olds; sharing from experience |
| Week 6 –
|
Areas of development:
physical, social, emotional, intellectual |
| Week 7 –
|
Areas of development |
| Week 8 –
|
Learning centers
and lesson plans |
| Week 9 –
|
Planning for
preschoolers, behavior, discipline |
| Week 10 –
|
Themes |
| Week 11 –
|
Holiday Celebrations
and Bulletin Boards |
| Week 12 –
|
Observations |
| Week 13 –
|
Raising Children |
| Week 14 –
|
How to handle
behavior problems - Time out, etc. |
| Week 15-19 |
Topics for the
following weeks to be announced, based on required Child Development
90 clock hour certificate topics, as well as other student-teacher
based questions. |
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