CDEC 1164-7A1

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Practicum (CDEC 1164) CREDIT 1 Semester Credit Hours (7 hours work-based learning) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Online PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: N/A COURSE DESCRIPTION A work-based learning experience that enables students to apply skills, strategies and concepts. A learning plan/activities are developed by the college. Experience includes application of early childhood principles, methods, and appropriate guidance techniques when guiding young children. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Apply theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems tied to the occupation and the early childhood industry. 2. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication using industry terminology. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Tiffanie Garrett Cruz Email: Tgcruz@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-718-1147 Office Location: TC 220 Office Hours: Scheduled upon request REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS This course will be using the Virtual Lab School online courses. VLS is a website developed by the Ohio State University early childhood experts to support the needs of the military-affiliated childcare programs. Required: a laptop or device that will allow you to access required material on LIT Blackboard. This course will also require transportation to Practicum site. ATTENDANCE POLICY Internet usage- students are to use proper netiquette when participating in course email, assignment submissions and online discussions. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process by the specified drop date as listed on the Academic Calendar. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR Due DATE TOPIC COURSE WORK Week 1 1/25 Introduction and Expectations Discussion Week 2 2/1 Developmentally Appropriate Practice DAP Project Discussion Journal Week 3 2/8 Understanding Play Invitations and Provocations Discussion Journal Week 4 2/15 Value of Play Centers Evaluation Discussion Journal Week 5 2/22 Teaching with Intentionality Discussion Journal Week 6 3/1 Invitations and Provocations Rainy Day Collection Discussion Journal Week 7 3/8 Planning and Preparations Lesson Plans Discussion Journal Week 8 3/15 Physical Gross Motor BINGO Discussion Journal Week 9 3/22 Social/Emotional Calm Down Center Discussion Journal Week 10 3/29 Fostering Self-Esteem Affirmations Discussion Journal Week 11 4/5 Cognitive Loose Parts Discussion Journal Week 12 4/12 Creative Process Art Collection Discussion Journal Week 13 4/19 Language/Literacy Read Aloud Discussion Journal Week 14 4/26 Strategies for Sensory Integration Sensory Exploration Discussion Journal Week 15 5/3 Learning Environment Classroom Audit Discussion Journal Week 16 5/10 Final Evaluation Portfolio COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: ASSIGNMENTS % OF TOTAL Discussion Posts 15% Homework Assignments 25% Journals 10% Practicum Hours (112 hours = full credit) 50% Total 100% There will be 5 projects due throughout the semester that together will make up the grade of a Final. These projects collectively make up 50% of your total grade. GRADE SCALE A 90%-100% B 80%-<90% C 70%-<80% D 60%-<70% F Below 60% TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION STUDENT EXPECTED TIME REQUIREMENT Success in this course is dependent on your active participation and engagement throughout the course. As such, students are required to complete all assignments by the due date, and to actively participate in class discussions. Online/Hybrid students should expect to spend at least as much time in this course as in the traditional, face-to-face class. DISCUSSION BOARDS Students are expected to participate in threaded Discussion Board topics. Participation is required in the discussion posts by responding to the thread, then posting engaging comments or questions to at least two other peers’ postings. Late Discussions will receive a grade reduction. RESPONSE TIMES I expect to respond to your emails within 24 to 48 hours. All discussion post/responses, homework, quizzes, and assignments are usually graded by the day after the due date. COURSE INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION Instruction as well as student performance is subject to evaluation. Procedures for instructor evaluation will be provided near the end of this course via email from Lamar Institute of Technology. Save a screenshot of your instructor’s evaluation completion page and upload it to the appropriate spot for extra credit. MAKE UP WORK Late work will be accepted with communication. All late work will result in a 15% penalty.

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• Practicum (CDEC 1164) CREDIT 1 Semester Credit Hours (7 hours work-based learning) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Online PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: N/A COURSE DESCRIPTION A work-based learning experience that enables students to apply skills, strategies and concepts. A learning plan/activities are developed by the college. Experience includes application of early childhood principles, methods, and appropriate guidance techniques when guiding young children. COURSE OBJECTIVES 1. Apply theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems tied to the occupation and the early childhood industry. 2. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication using industry terminology. INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Tiffanie Garrett Cruz Email: Tgcruz@lit.edu Office Phone: 409-718-1147 Office Location: TC 220 Office Hours: Scheduled upon request REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS This course will be using the Virtual Lab School online courses. VLS is a website developed by the Ohio State University early childhood experts to support the needs of the military-affiliated childcare programs. Required: a laptop or device that will allow you to access required material on LIT Blackboard. This course will also require transportation to Practicum site.
• ATTENDANCE POLICY Internet usage- students are to use proper netiquette when participating in course email, assignment submissions and online discussions. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process by the specified drop date as listed on the Academic Calendar. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR Due DATE TOPIC COURSE WORK Week 1 1/25 Introduction and Expectations Discussion Week 2 2/1 Developmentally Appropriate Practice DAP Project Discussion Journal Week 3 2/8 Understanding Play Invitations and Provocations Discussion Journal Week 4 2/15 Value of Play Centers Evaluation Discussion Journal Week 5 2/22 Teaching with Intentionality Discussion Journal Week 6 3/1 Invitations and Provocations Rainy Day Collection Discussion Journal Week 7 3/8 Planning and Preparations Lesson Plans Discussion Journal Week 8 3/15 Physical Gross Motor BINGO Discussion Journal Week 9 3/22 Social/Emotional Calm Down Center Discussion Journal Week 10 3/29 Fostering Self-Esteem Affirmations Discussion Journal
• Week 11 4/5 Cognitive Loose Parts Discussion Journal Week 12 4/12 Creative Process Art Collection Discussion Journal Week 13 4/19 Language/Literacy Read Aloud Discussion Journal Week 14 4/26 Strategies for Sensory Integration Sensory Exploration Discussion Journal Week 15 5/3 Learning Environment Classroom Audit Discussion Journal Week 16 5/10 Final Evaluation Portfolio COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: ASSIGNMENTS % OF TOTAL Discussion Posts 15% Homework Assignments 25% Journals 10% Practicum Hours (112 hours = full credit) 50% Total 100% There will be 5 projects due throughout the semester that together will make up the grade of a Final. These projects collectively make up 50% of your total grade. GRADE SCALE A 90%-100% B 80%-<90% C 70%-<80% D 60%-<70% F Below 60%
• TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS The latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc. can be online at https://lit.edu/online-learning/online-learning-minimum-computer-requirements. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and
• you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION STUDENT EXPECTED TIME REQUIREMENT Success in this course is dependent on your active participation and engagement throughout the course. As such, students are required to complete all assignments by the due date, and to actively participate in class discussions. Online/Hybrid students should expect to spend at least as much time in this course as in the traditional, face-to-face class. DISCUSSION BOARDS Students are expected to participate in threaded Discussion Board topics. Participation is required in the discussion posts by responding to the thread, then posting engaging comments or questions to at least two other peers’ postings. Late Discussions will receive a grade reduction. RESPONSE TIMES I expect to respond to your emails within 24 to 48 hours. All discussion post/responses, homework, quizzes, and assignments are usually graded by the day after the due date. COURSE INSTRUCTOR EVALUATION Instruction as well as student performance is subject to evaluation. Procedures for instructor evaluation will be provided near the end of this course via email from Lamar Institute of Technology. Save a screenshot of your instructor’s evaluation completion page and upload it to the appropriate spot for extra credit. MAKE UP WORK Late work will be accepted with communication. All late work will result in a 15% penalty.