Combined Syllabi
Educ 1101 Education in Modern Society (3 cr)
ECh 2010 Foundations of Early Childhood Education: Birth-Age 8 (3 cr)
- Class meeting time:
- June 3, 12:00 - 8:30
June 4, 8:30 - 6:30,
June 5, 9:00 - 3:00
Remaining class time will be online throughout June and July, 2005 - Instructors:
- Kim Riordan, (218)726-7251 kriordan@d.umn.edu
Molly Minkinnen, (218)726-6778 mminkkin@d.umn.edu
Sue Damme, (218)726-6178 sdamme@d.umn.edu - Technical Support:
- Michael Sullivan, (218)726-6914 msulliv1@d.umn.edu
- Class alias
- ech2010-1-ss2005@d.umn.edu
Course Description:
- Educ 1101 - Education in Modern Society
- This course provides a survey of educational institutions and practices used in different sectors of society. Historical and philosophical foundations of American education are also explored.
- ECh 2010 - Foundations in Early Childhood
- Historical and cultural perspectives of Early Childhood Studies. Theoretical models for the education of young children from birth through age eight will be addressed through professional exploration. Methods for facilitating child development, as well as strategies for collaborating with families nd communities will be discussed. Interactions with young children will provide experiential learning opportunities.
Required Texts / Readings
- Freeman, S. & Freeman, N. K. (2003). Ethics and the early childhood educator: Using the NAEYC code. Washington, DC: NAEYC
- Mooney, C. G. (1999). Theories of Childhood: An introduction to Dewey, Montessori, Erikson, Piaget, and Vygotsky. Redleaf Press
- Provenzo, Jr. E. F. (2002). Teaching, learning, and schooling: A 21st century perspective. Boston: Allyn & Bacon
- Internet Research, as assigned
- Additional readings will be linked to the UMD library's E-Reserve system
Dispositions:
- Disposition
- An habitual tendency or inclination. Disposition includes temperament, character, personality, nature, demeanor - these nouns refer to the sum of traits that identify a person which include frame of mind, emotional characteristics, moral and ethical qualities, distinctive traits that give him/her individuality, especially in his/her relationships with others, exhibited behaviors towards others. The American Heritage Dictionary, 2nd College Edition.
In this course, the following dispositions (characteristics) will be targeted:
- Establish rapport with colleagues.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
- Has a sense of humor and friendly disposition.
- Show enthusiasm reflecting a positive attitude.
- Show sensitivity to the needs and feelings of others
- Engage in self-reflection to improve teaching and learning
- Show sensitivity to differing family structures and cultural backgrounds
- Understand the importance of effective communication with parents and children
Instructional Strategies
Your learning will include small and large group discussion and activities, Web Crossing (WebX) discussion, lecture, videos, textbook reading, individual projects, field observations and research, reflection, and Internet research.
Diversity
- Diversity will be addressed through course content and course methodology. The course content will guide the student toward an understanding of learner differences, including, but not limited to, special needs, exceptionalities, multiple intelligence's, cultural and ethnic background, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.
- The instructional methods will be designed to be varied in order to meet the needs of all learners.
Course Requirements/Expectations
- Attendance
- To bring meaning to the course content you will be asked to participate in discussions, collaborative work and other class activities. (The face-to-face weekend is the equivalent of 4 weeks of class time for two courses). The equivalent of 4 hours per week of Webx will be counted toward "weekly attendance". Missing the equivalent of more than 4 hours of class (10%) will result in your earned grade being dropped one full letter grade. Missing 8 or more hours of class (or the equivalent of two weeks of class) will result in your earned grade being dropped two full letter grades. Missing 12 hours or more of class will result in a failing grade for the course.
- Assignments
- Assignments are due at assigned dates and times. Due dates are listed on the Class Schedule . Please notify instructor(s) if you are unable to complete your assignment by the due date so that another date can be negotiated.
- Formatting
- Unless otherwise specified, all assignments will be submitted as an attachment (in a typed document). Assignments are expected to be free from grammar and spelling errors.
- Academic Dishonesty
- Dishonesty in any form such as, but not limited to, plagiarism or cheating on tests and assignments will not be tolerated. Students who misrepresent their work or commit another act of dishonesty will receive a failing grade for the course. When you borrow from other's work, you must give them credit in the form of a citation and reference.
- Please check your UMD email account regularly in order to receive any class announcements/clarifications.
Assignments and Grading
There will be a variety of course activities and assignments in this class. Details of these will be provided. It is expected you will synthesize (blend) the information from readings, class discussions, and research in the assignments you complete. Many of these assignments will be completed in conjunction with the Educ 3412 course (see assignments in parenthesis below for Computers in Education supported assignments).
| Assignments | Qty | Points | Total | % of grade |
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| Webquest: (Navigate the web) | 1 | 150 | 150 | 15% |
| History of Childhood: (5 Annotated Links) | 1 | 50 | 50 | 5% |
| Analysis of Curriculum: (create document and send attachment) | 1 | 50 | 50 | 5% |
| Theories of Childhood: (Create a plan for a Powerpoint) | 1 | 50 | 50 | 5% |
| Documentation of Play: (digital photography) | 1 | 50 | 50 | 5% |
| Series of observations, classroom activities and interviews: (Use of scanner, and sending attachments) | 5 | 40 | 200 | 20% |
| Lesson Plan Construction and Analysis | 2 | 50 | 100 | 10% |
| Theory of Practice | 1 | 50 | 50 | 5% |
| Create a plan for Digital Storytelling: (create Web page) | 1 | 50 | 50 | 5% |
| Participation in Webx | ongoing | 250 | 250 | 25% |
| Total | 1000 | 100% |
Grading
- A=93-100%
- A-=90-92%
- B+=87-89%
- B=83-86%
- B-=80-82%
- C+=77-79%
- C=73-76%
- C-=70-72%
- D=60-69
- F=<60
Class Schedule
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| July 13th | Unit 6
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| July 20th | Unit 7
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| July 27nd | Unit 8
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IMPORTANT: I INVITE ANY OF YOU WHO HAVE ANY DISABILITY, EITHER PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH MIGHT AFFECT YOUR ABILITY TO PERFORM IN THIS CLASS TO INFORM ME SO THAT TOGETHER WE CAN ADAPT METHODS, MATERIALS, OR ASSIGNMENTS AS NEEDED TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION.