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I'm glad you've enrolled for the CD 2. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. The best way to contact me is via the Canvas Inbox. Your message will be also sent to my LAVC email address automatically.   I'll respond to emails within XX hours, except weekends and holidays. Here is a list of important contact information for you:

• Course Syllabus

  Los Angeles Community College District
  Los Angeles Valley College

  Spring 2022

  CD 2 Principles and Practices
  Course Description
  This is a survey course of early childhood programs, current early childhood philosophies and developmentally appropriate practices. Early Childhood programs will be observed and examined in relation to theoretical child development principles, the needs of the child, arrangement of the environment and the role of the teacher. Professional development and career paths based upon CA Child Development Permit Matrix will be discussed.

  Instructor: Veronica Getskow, Ph.D. e-mail: getskov@lavc.edu

  Please only contact the instructor through Canvas

  Canvas Hours: Monday through Thursday
  Office Hours: see schedule and by appointment

  Required Texts:
  1. Working with Young Children by Judy Herr 9th Edition Goodheart-Wilcox:2020
  2. How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children by Dr. Gerald Newmark
  These texts are available in LAVC’s bookstore.

  Student Learning Outcomes:
  Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
   Define the teacher’s role in facilitating children’s learning in the areas of physical, cognitive, emotional, language, creativity and social domains of development
   Apply developmentally appropriate principles to observe, analyze, and critique early childhood education environments and identify components of a quality learning environment

  Course Objectives:

  • Understand and differentiate between the various types of early childhood programs available to families and children
  • Identify different educational philosophies and understand how they influence teacher – child relationships and educational practice
  • Identify types of classroom curriculum and activities that promote learning
  • Understand the role of the ECE teacher and professional

  Course Modules

  This is an 16 week, fully on line course.

   

  Student Responsibility:

  Email: Please use the Canvas Email system ONLY. Please check your portal to make sure you are enrolled and email. The Portal requires your student ID to access power point, word, excel or the To Do List.

  Assignments
  Assignments have due dates and are due by that date. Late work can only be accepted if arrangements are made in advance and will receive a reduction in point value. There will be no make-ups for exams.

  Accommodations and Access
  If you are a student with a disability requiring specific accommodations, and have not contacted SSD, please do so in a timely manner. SSD counselors are available by email. Please go to their website for information or call 818-947-2681 or  TTD 818-947-2680.    http://www.lavc.edu/ssd/index.aspx

  Financial Aid: see LAVC's website

   

  Counseling: all counselors are available for on line appointments.

  Your question will be answered within 48 business hours. If you require a response sooner, please go to the Counseling Department in the Student Services Annex and inquire about being seen for a Drop-In session. Office hours are: Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Friday - 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

  Accommodations and Access: If you are a student with a disability requiring accommodations, please email me privately through Canvas

  Financial Aid: Call 818.947.2412. http://www,lavc.edu/financialaid/index.htmlindex.html.

  Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: Plagiarism includes turning in writing that is not your own, copying sections of someone else’s work into your own, cutting and pasting material from websites, and failing to cite your sources. It is YOUR responsibility to understand the full definition of what constitutes plagiarism and ensure that you do not turn in any work that even remotely suggests such a practice. Evidence of plagiarism on any assignment may result in a zero for that assignment, and the possibility of disciplinary action by the college. If you have questions about citing sources or what constitutes plagiarism, consult the online APA writing style guide or website below, or arrange an office visit. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_apa.html. See Board Rule 9803.28

  Exam Policy: Four exams will be given during the course. Exam questions will be true/false, matching, short answer, listing and short essay.

  Grading Policy: Each assignment has a point value and the final grade is earned on total points accumulated. .

  Assignments
  Required Activities

  3 Articles= 30  points 

  Book Report =  100 points  How to Raise Emotionally Healthy Children.  (Due, May 27th at 11:59 pm) 

  Course Reflection=   100 points 

  Discussions=  75 points

  Final Exam= 0 points 

  Extra Credit - possible 10 points for attendance at a Professional Development Event

  A = 270+
  B  = 240+
  C  =210+

  D = 180+      F = 179 and below

  Format For Written Assignments
  The following criteria apply to all submitted work in this course.
   All papers for this class will be typed.
   Student attaches grading sheet when turning in the project
   12 point font (not Courier New) with 1” margins on all sides
   Double spaced
   Grammar, spelling, punctuation count
   Clear organization: opening, body, conclusion
   APA format is suggested

   

   

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