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Career and Technical Education at SC BOCES
Early Childhood Education Program
Instructor: Nicole Park
Phone: (845) 295-4166E-mail: nicole.park@scboces.org
TEXTBOOK
Herr, Judy (2016). Working with Young Children. Illinois: The Goodheart-Wilcox Company, Inc
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The one or two-year Early Childhood Program provides in-depth study of early childhood education. Students identify the many different career opportunities open to early childhood graduates. The physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children from birth to age nine is examined. The curriculum covers guidance and discipline techniques, children's health and safety issues, proper nutrition, effective ways of designing a classroom, and preparation for the world of work.
Students learn how to effectively read stories to youngsters, write lesson plans, create bulletin boards, and develop appropriate lessons centered around a particular theme. The Early Childhood Program is located in the Liberty Elementary school which allows students hands-on classroom experience. During the school year, students begin a internship where they participate in a classroom under the direction of a host teacher. Students work closely with children in the classroom for two sessions a week: reading books, working with individuals or small groups, and presenting lessons and activities to the children with guidance from the classroom teacher. Attending the class for two years and meeting certain other standards allows a student to become eligible for the CDA, or Child Development Associate Credential.
The overall goal for the Early Childhood Education program is to give students interested in early childhood careers an overview of the Education system with a special interest teaching. Students are not required any background knowledge to be considered for entrance into the program. Each lesson in Early Childhood is designed to give BOCES Early Childhood Education program the knowledge they will need to succeed in a Daycare/ Early Childhood based 2 year college program or even enlighten students to further their interest and go into a 4 year certified teaching program. Students will learn through lecture, hands on training, group assignments, guest speakers and individual presentations. Students who choose a career major will acquire the career specific technical knowledge/skills necessary to progress toward gainful employment, career advancement, and success in post-secondary programs. Selected topics in Early Childhood Education will give the college bound student a valuable introduction to information they will see in Higher Education Courses.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Working with Young Children is an early childhood education text designed to make students competent early childhood caregivers and teachers.
• Unit One discusses types of early childhood programs, techniques for observing children, and children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development at different ages.
• Unit Two discusses creating a safe and healthful environment.
• Unit Three describes techniques and methods for guiding children.
• Unit Four discusses the curriculum and ways to provide a variety of learning experiences for children.
• Unit Five describes programs for infants and toddlers, school-age children, and children with special needs; gives suggestions for engaging parents and families; and introduces students to careers in early childhood education.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/GRADING
Knowledge 60% Work Ethic 20% Skill 10% PDP %10
A
Field Work
a. Student helper at Liberty Elementary
b. Read 2 stories in a whole group setting (100 pts each)
c. Complete 1 craft activities (100 pts)
d. Attendance
e. Work Ethic (10% of grade)
B
Weekly Journal Activities
- THOUGHT QUESTIONS
- Groups of 10 journals equal 1 grade
- 60 Journals a school year
10 pts each
C
Workbook pages
a. Four pages per chapter
b. Seventeen chapters year A and Sixteen chapters year B
25 pts each page
D
Chapter Test
a. Multiple choice, true false, short answer
200 pts each
E
Bulletin Board
a. Each student is assigned a month to complete a bulletin board of their choice
200 pts each year
F
3 Final Projects
a. Year A
· Budget
· Classroom Design
· Calendar Board
b. Year B
· Storytelling Lesson
· Math/Science Lesson
· Alphabet Letter Lesson
300pts Each Year
G
Portfolio
a. Year 1 (100 pts)
b. Year 2 (100pts)
100pts each year
F
Final Exam
· Written test 200pts
· Performance test 100pts
1/5 of grade
A- FIELDWORK
¨ Each student is expected to complete 5 hours of fieldwork at Liberty Elementary School each week.
-Must wear uniform piece (t-shirt, sweatshirt or apron)
-If absent on an internship day, students are expected to contact their mentor teacher so that plans can be rearranged.
¨ Students will act as a student helper in the classroom and will work with small groups at teacher centers, one on one for extra support, discipline (according to teacher), file papers, create crafts, read stories and assist in anyway needed.
B-JOURNAL
Journal Grading Rubric
Criteria
Sept.-Dec. Pts.
Jan.-June Pts.
Journals are labeled (Journal #1) with date
1
.5
Journals have the question of the day
1
.5
Journals have answered the question completely with details
8
9
Total
10
10
D-EXAMS
The exams include matching, true/false, multiple choice questions and short answer questions.
E-BULLETIN BOARD
Bulletin Board expectation:
Students will produce a Bulletin Board for one month out of year. Seniors will sign up for months in Sept-Dec and Juniors January-June.
Expectations for Bulletin Boards:
A sample board on the Bulletin Board grading form will be submitted the first week.
The Official board will be put up the second week of class
The board maker is responsible to get all of their classmates to make a board character (points will be taken off if everyone in the class does not make a character). Students should make their character when classwork is completed.
Students will fill out the theme development web by the end of the month. The web should include 1 ELA story with book title and author, 1 math assignment with directions for the activity or a sample work sheet, 1 science activity with directions (if it is a art project direction/sample must be provided), 1 cooking activity with recipe, 1 Fact about your topic.
You will have 1 month to complete your board.
F-PROJECT
“A” Year Project
- Calendar Board: Students will produce a circle time board. The board will have the following items on it
- Calendar - Leaders of the day
- Seasons - Days of the week
- Weather - Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow will be
- Boarder
Students will use their organization skills and creativity to produce this board. Mathematically they will be making the calendar portion which will have to have even size squares and enough boxes for each month. All words and numbers will be stenciled, colored and boarders around titles. Students will pick one month to design their board around.
2. Math Component: Dramatic Play Order Form
· Students will be given a $2500 dollar budget to purchase $1000 dollars worth of dramatic play furniture and play toys. $1500 dollars of budget must be used to purchase items that will stimulate creativity.
· Items like taxes and shipping/handling will have to be calculated
3. Classroom Floor Plan:o Students will Design a classroom with designated play area’s. Area’s will be labeled and will have appropriate spacing.
“B” Year Project
Lesson Plans are key to this years curriculum. The projects will be based on producing 3 Lesson Plans
- ELA Lesson Plan: Students will pick a Book that teaches students a lesson or social skill.
o They will produce 5-7 felt board characters to go along with the story
o The Lesson will be presented in their internship class
o Students will also plan an art activity for students that reinforces the lesson of the story.
- Science/Lesson Plan: Students will make a Farm Animal Fact Book and write a Science Lesson plan
o Students will research 10 Facts about a Farm Animal
§ Each fact should be written in Kindergarten terminology
§ Each fact will be missing a word (fill in the blank)
§ A word bank will be on the last page of the book
o Students will complete a Science Lesson Plan about the benefits of the activity.
3. Alphabet Lesson: Students will randomly select a letter. Each Letter Board will have an art activity, writing/tracing assignment, 2 math activities that correlate with the chosen letter.
o Trifold board that shows the letter of the day in the middle and has pockets for students to pick out and activity and complete it (writing, math, art, ELA)
o 3-5 minute power point presentation: that teaches the class how they will go about teaching the lesson
o Print: writing/tracing assignment, phonics and 2 math assignment (1 worksheet, 1 hands on)
o Stencil: art activity must have a stencil and finished art project.
G-PORTFOLIO
Year A
Article summaryResumeCover letterReference pageJob applicationELA Lesson PlanScience Lesson PlanAlphabet Lesson PlanTable of Contents (Senior year)Year B
1. Goal Statement
2. Article summary
3. Career research
4. Letters of recommendation
5. Floor plan
6. Budget/Task Analysis
7. Calendar board
· Red items flip flop to match the curriculum
H-Final Exams
Written: 50 question post test that is made by Administration (curriculum year specific)
Performance: Students will complete a final reading in their assigned classrooms
Year A: Hand washing
Year B: Write a Lesson Plan (topic given in class)
Year A Curriculum
Chapter
# of Topics in Ch.
Recommended Hours needed to cover material
Total # of weeks to teach chapter
Number of Hours spent in Internship
Ch. 1 You: working with Young Children
5
15
2
0
Ch. 2 Types of EC Programs
18
22.5
2.5
0
Ch. 3 Observing Children: Assessment
5
15
2
8
Ch. 4 Development Principles/Theories
8
15
2
8
Ch. 5 Birth to Age 2
4
15
2
8
Ch. 6 Two and three year olds
8
15
2
8
Ch. 7 Four and Five year olds
4
15
2
8
Ch. 8 Middle Childhood
5
15
2
8
Ch. 9 Preparing the Environment
7
15
2
8
Ch. 10 Selecting Toys and Equipment
6
15
2
8
Ch. 11 Promoting Children’s Safety
4
15
2
8
Ch. 12 Nutritious Meals and Snacks
3
15
2
8
Ch. 13 Children’s Health
15
22.5
2.5
8
Ch.14 Guidance Skills
8
15
2
8
Ch. 15 Guidance Challenges
3
15
2
8
Ch.16 Classroom Limits
4
15
2
8
Ch.17 Handling Daily Routines
3
15
2
8
Year A Totals
270
35
120
Year B Curriculum
Chapter
# of Topics in Ch.
Recommended Hours needed to cover material
Total # of weeks to teach chapter
Number of Hours spent in Internship
Ch. 18 The Curriculum
10
22.5
2.5
0
Ch. 19 GuidingArt, blockbuilding, sensory experience
12
22.5
2.5
0
Ch. 20 Guiding Storytelling
6
15
2
8
Ch. 21Guiding Play and Puppetry
4
15
2
8
Ch. 22 Guiding manuscript Writing
6
15
2
8
Ch. 23 Guiding Math Experience
4
15
2
8
Ch. 24 Guiding Science/Technology
18
22.5
2.5
8
Ch. 25 Guiding Social Studies
3
15
2
8
Ch. 26 Guiding Food/Nutrition
9
15
2
8
Ch. 27 Guiding Music and Movement
8
15
2
8
Ch. 28 Guiding Field Trips
5
15
2
8
Ch. 29 Programs for Infants/ Toddlers
10
15
2
8
Ch. 30 Programs for School Age
6
15
2
8
Ch. 31 Special Needs
13
22.5
3
8
Ch. 32 Engaging Parents
10
15
2
8
Ch.33 A career For you in ECE
8
15
2
8
Year B Totals
270
34.5
120
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION STANDARDS:
Proper written communication is a vital professional skill. All written course work must include Standard English Practices. These include: spelling and punctuation, capitalization, sentence and paragraph structure, grammar, clarity of expression, and organization.MINIMUM STUDY TIME:It is very imperative that you study in order to learn the material. A general "rule of thumb is that for every one hour you spend in class, you should spend a minimum of two hours studying for the class. You must spend time and learn the materials in the textbook, readings, and study PowerPoint notes.
