Maxwell High School of Technology

Maxwell High School of Technology HIGH SCHOOL COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE...... Early Childhood Education I ...... TERM(S)...... Fall, 2014 and Spring, 2015 TEACHER ...... Wendy Long TEACHER ...... Jennifer Mundy ROOM #...... 1.148 ROOM #...... 1.147

Email Address [email protected] Teacher Web Page [email protected] Teacher Support Help sessions are available before and after school upon request in room 1.147 or 1.148. (Help sessions etc.)

COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION I

This course is the foundational course under the Early Childhood Care and Education pathway and prepares the student for employment in early childhood education and services. The course addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants and children. Topics addressed include principles of physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and moral development; human needs across the ages and stages of childhood; principles and theories of child development; the creation of a developmentally appropriate learning environment; collaborative relationships and guidance; lesson planning; appropriate response to cultural diversity and students with special needs; and career decisions.

STANDARDS UNITS/TOPICS 1. Demonstrate employability skills. 1. Working with Young Children 2. Examine related student organizations. 2. Child Development Theories 3. Examine theories of human development. 3. Prenatal/Infant Development and Care 4. Explore prenatal development. 4. Toddler Development and Care 5. Explore growth, development and care of infants. 5. Preschool Development and Care 6. Explore growth, development and care of toddlers. 6. Middle Childhood Development and Care 7. Explore growth, development and care of preschoolers. 7. Guidance Techniques 8. Survey growth, development of school age children. 8. Learning Environments 9. Identify positive collaborative relationships with children. 9. Curriculum and Diversity 10. Determine components of appropriate environments. 10. Early Childhood Education and Care Careers 11. Examine program management and curriculum. 12. Incorporate diversity throughout curriculum. 13. Analyze career paths. 14. Identify role of professionalism in early childhood care.

It is the policy of the Gwinnett County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service. If you wish to request an accommodation or modification or to make a complaint due to discrimination in any program, activity or service, contact the Office of Internal Resolution, 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, Georgia 30024. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Published Materials Instructional Supplies Working With Young Children, Goodheart-Willcox, 2004 Jump drive Developing Child, Glencoe, 2006 3 Ring Binder Notebook paper Black or Blue Pen, Pencil

EVALUATION AND GRADING Assignments Grade Weights Grading Scale Class participation Classroom Assessment A: 90 and above Daily Work and Activities 30% B: 80 – 89 Unit Tests Employability C: 74 – 79 Performance Final 5% D: 70 – 73 Final Exam Summative Assessment F: 69 or below 45% Performance Final 10% Final Exam 10%

OTHER INFORMATION Expectations for Academic Success Additional Requirements/Resources 1) Be present every day See Classroom Policies 2) Use class time wisely 3) Focus on your classwork 4) Conduct yourself as a serious student

It is the policy of the Gwinnett County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service. If you wish to request an accommodation or modification or to make a complaint due to discrimination in any program, activity or service, contact the Office of Internal Resolution, 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, Georgia 30024. It is the policy of the Gwinnett County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity or service. If you wish to request an accommodation or modification or to make a complaint due to discrimination in any program, activity or service, contact the Office of Internal Resolution, 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, Georgia 30024.