Faculty Syllabus

Course Components

The grade for this course will be based on participation, reflection assignments, quizzes, and the RC/CS functional areas (4-7).

Grading Breakdown (200 Points Total)

• Participation (30%): 60 points
• Two Reflection Assignments: 20 points (10 points each)
• Two Quizzes: 40 points (20 points each)
• Portfolio Components: 80 points

RC and CS Assignments Breakdown

RC (Resource Collection):
Develop and organize resources for children and families:

• RCIV 1-4 (10 points):
  • Family Resource Guide
• RCV (10 points):
  • Record Keeping Forms
• RCVI 1-3 (10 points):
  • Child Care Licensing Regulation Information
  • Early Childhood Associations
  • Mandatory Reporting Guidelines

CS (Competency Statements):
Write personal statements reflecting your practices and knowledge.

• CSIV a-c (15 points)
• CSV (10 points)
• CSVI a-b (15 points)

Philosophy Statement Rewrite (10 points)

Text Book: CDA Essentials for Working with Young Children

Read Chapters 11, 12 and 13

This course focuses on understanding physical and intellectual development in children, particularly from birth to age five. Through lectures, hands-on activities, and discussions, participants will learn about child development theories, creating supportive environments, and engaging families.

Upon successful completion of CDEC 2324, the student will:

1. Competency Area IV: Understanding Families

• Develop strategies to establish positive and productive relationships with families.
• Demonstrate effective communication techniques for engaging families in their child’s development and learning process.
• Create culturally and linguistically responsive practices that respect family diversity and values.
• Design activities and resources to encourage family participation in early childhood programs.

• 1. Competency Area V: Program Management
• Identify essential elements of effective program management in early childhood settings, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Demonstrate organizational skills to maintain accurate records related to children, families, and program operations.
• Analyze strategies to ensure compliance with regulations and standards in early childhood programs.
• Evaluate the role of reflective practice and professional growth in managing a successful program.

• 1. Competency Area VI: Professionalism
• Exhibit a professional attitude and ethical behavior aligned with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of advocacy in the field of early childhood education.
• Develop a personal professional development plan to enhance knowledge and skills in the field.
• Explore leadership roles and responsibilities within early childhood education settings.