CHD 120: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (3 Credits) |
Instructor: Kathleen Ludlow |
Overview |
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In this course, you will learn about early childhood development through activities and experiences in nursery, child care, preschool, kindergarten, and primary programs. Investigates classroom organization and procedures, use of classroom time and materials, approaches to education for young children, professionalism, and curricular procedures. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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Objectives |
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If you do well in this course, you will be able to:
- describe developmental characteristics of children from infancy through age 8
- demonstrate competency in identifying the physical, mental, social, and emotional differences among children from infancy through age eight when planning a developmentally appropriate curriculum
- choose age-appropriate materials and activities using child development criteria
- list and describe conditions that define a developmentally appropriate curriculum
- describe an environment for young children which is developmentally appropriate
- compare and contrast cultural differences and be able to use this information when planning for classroom experiences, communicating with parents, and guiding behavior
- identify and apply various positive guidance and behavior management techniques and strategies
- demonstrate competency in communicating with parents and conducting effective conferences
- demonstrate competency in meeting the basic nutritional needs of young children
- compare and contrast environments that are and are not conductive to encouraging positive mental health
- observe children of various ages in various settings and evaluate the effectiveness of the defined program
- become aware of an emerging professional identity and personal educational philosophy
- become familiar with professional organizations, periodicals, journals and advocacy practices
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Materials |
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The required matierials for this course are:
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Hendrick, J. & Weissman, P. (2006). The Whole Child . Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall.
- A video series on your computer or on cable.
Using eBooks
Your course allows open-book exams. You will only be allowed to use a hard copy of the textbook at the Testing Centers.
If the publisher offers an electronic version of the textbook (called an “eBook”), you will not be able to access it at the Testing Centers. Also, you will not be able to use the printouts of the electronic text or copies of the pages of the hard copy textbook at the Testing Centers. If you have purchased an eBook and wish to use a textbook during your open-book exam, we suggest that you check the NOVA libraries, and/or contact your instructor, to try to locate a hard copy you could borrow for the exam.
For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/ |
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Grading |
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Your course grade will be determined by the assignments and exams, according to the following points:
Assignment |
Points |
Weekly Questions |
345 |
Weekly Quizzes |
350 |
Weekly Assignments |
275 |
3 Exams |
285 |
Grading Scale |
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B |
1149 - 1050 |
C |
1049 - 950 |
D |
849 - 759 |
F |
758 and below |
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Exams |
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There are 3 exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.
For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.
For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. If you have questions, call ELI at (703) 323-3347 or (888) 435-6822. |
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Contacting the Instructor |
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I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:
E-mail : kludlow@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 257-6586
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office in Manassas.
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Beginning the Course |
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1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.
Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.
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