MASTER SYLLABUS
2017-2018
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Academic Division: Education, Professional & Public Services
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Discipline: Early Childhood Education
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Course Number and Title: ECED1351 Literacy Seminar
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Course Coordinator:
Assistant Dean: Deb Hysell
Instructor Information:
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 Office Location:
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 Phone Number:
 E-Mail Address
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Credit Hours: 2
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Prerequisites: ECED1050, EDUT1070, ECED1331
Co-requisite(s): ECED1350m
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Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2017
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Textbook(s) Title:
Creating Literacy-Rich Pre-schools and Kindergartens
 Author: Soderman & Farrell
 Copyright Year: 2007
 Edition: 1st
 ISBN #: 978-2054-5573-7
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
 Author: Copple
 Copyright Year: 2010
 Edition: 3rd
 ISBN #: 9781928896647
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Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual:
ODE Early Learning Content Standard
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Course Description: This seminar is designed to help candidates develop strategies for providing
experiences for young children that help make young children competent and confident readers and writers.
Candidates will identify key components, according to ODE, of an effective early literacy program that
includes vocabulary and oral language development; phonological awareness; awareness and knowledge of
print; letters and words; comprehension; awareness and knowledge of books, and other texts; and beginning
awareness and understanding of the process, composition and conventions of writing. Candidates will
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thoughtfully and purposefully plan experiences for interaction with children in planned and spontaneous
moments to cultivate opportunities in exploring emergent literacy. This seminar is offered concurrently
with the practicum itself. The purpose of the seminar is to reflect on the experiences of the candidate in the
facility.
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College-Wide Learning Outcomes:
College-Wide Learning Outcome
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy
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Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student/candidate shall:
Outcomes
1. Promoting Child Development and Learning:
Show that he/she can describe the nature of young
children’s development and learning and understand
that influences may interact in complex ways.
Show that they can describe the essentials of
developmental research and the principles that they
are using as a basis for creating effective learning
environments.
2. Building Family and Community Relationships:
Show general knowledge of family theory and
research, and it shows that they can identify a
variety of family and community factors as they
impact young children’s lives.
Demonstrate that they know the significant
characteristics of the families and communities in
which they are practicing
3. Observing, Documenting and Assessing to Support
Young Children and Families:
Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
Journal writing – Begins Week 4 or 5 through
Week 13 or 14.
Activity LEP development – weeks 4, 5, 6,
&7
Written agency information report – Weeks 67
Journal writing – Weekly beginning Week 4
or 5 through Week 13 or 14.
Activity LEP development – Weeks 4, 5, 6,
&7
Self-Evaluation of LEP – Weeks 7, 10, 13, 15
Show knowledge of the important goals of early
childhood assessment.
Show alignment between goals, curriculum,
teaching strategies, and assessments.
Apply responsible assessment practice when
working with diverse children.
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Chapter Activity – Assessment Tools – Class
Evaluation Weeks 4 & 6
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Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
Activity LEP development – Weeks 4, 5, 6,
&7
Outcomes
4. Teaching and Learning:
Demonstrate general knowledge of theory and
research underlying the early childhood field’s
focus on relationships and interactions.
Journal writing – Weekly beginning Week 4
or 5 through Week 13 or 14.
Demonstrate knowledge of the theories and research
underlying the early childhood field’s focus on
content, both in general and with respect to each
content area, including academic subjects.
Demonstrate knowledge by articulating priorities
for high quality, meaningful experiences in each
content area, with desired outcomes that connect
with professional standards and resources.
5. Becoming a Professional:
Show evidence of an orientation toward inquiry and
self-motivation, combined with involvement and
beginning skills in collaborative learning, including
collaboration across disciplines and in inclusive
settings.
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Priority List – Week 3
Artifacts collected for portfolio – Week 14
Development of resource file –week13
Philosophy of Education – Week 12
Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):
Date
Topic
Week 1
Introductions
Review of Syllabus
Overview of Course
State Paperwork
Fingerprinting
Getting Started
ECE Paperwork/Handbook
Discussion of J/E
Becoming a Professional
NAEYC Code of Conduct
Week 4
Curriculum
DAP Book
Week 5
Understanding & Guiding
Behavior
Observing &Assessing Children
Articles
Oral Language
Classroom Reading
Discussion of experiences/
Question/Answer Sessions
Phonics
Week 2
Week 3
Week 6
Week 7
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Reading Assignments
Chapter 1
Assignments Due
Contact Information
All papers mailed out prior
to beginning semester
Bring Driver’s License or
Government ID
Reference Papers
Chapter 1 Priority List
Practicum Placement
Sheet
Signed Medical Form
1st Activity LEP
J/E #1
Activity & Journal
2nd Activity LEP
J/E #2
rd
3 Activity LEP
J/E #3
Agency Report
Activity & Journal
Self- Evaluation of 1st
Activity LEP
4th Activity LEP
J/E #4
Self- Evaluation of 2nd
Activity LEP
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Week 8
Week 9
Placements for ECED 1350/1351
Discussion of experiences/
Question/Answer Sessions
Week 10
Resource and Portfolio
Instructions
Philosophy of Education
Discussion of experiences/
Question/Answer Sessions
Week 11
Week 12
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Week 13
Resource Files
Resume Building
Creating Portfolio Pages
Week 14
Pros/Cons to Experience
Week 15
Final Conferences
Week 16
Final Conferences
Writing Skills
J/E #8
Evaluation of 4th
Activity LEP
J/E #9
Philosophy of Education
J/E #10
Reflection of Experience
Resource file
Self- Evaluation of 5th
Activity LEP
Portfolio
Resume
Self- Evaluation of 6th
Activity LEP
Final Conferences
Time Sheets SelfFinal Conferences
Course Assignments:
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Alphabetic Principle
J/E #5
J/E #6
Self- Evaluation of 3rd
Activity LEP
J/E #7
Milestone Observation
Reviewing agency reports.
Journal writing.
Goal setting.
Article review.
Lesson plan development.
Self – evaluations.
Portfolio development.
Resources file development.
Literacy notebook development.
Recommended Grading Scale:
NUMERIC
93–100
90–92
87–89
83–86
80–82
77–79
73–76
70-72
67–69
63-66
60-62
00-59
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
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POINTS
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
DEFINITION
Superior
Superior
Above Average
Above Average
Above Average
Average
Average
Below Average
Below Average
Below Average
Poor
Failure
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Grading and Testing Guidelines:
The point value of each assignment is given on each assignment sheet. The final grade will be determined
on an accumulative point basis. The student is referred to the college grading scale as printed in the most
recent college catalog and in Section O above.
A Word About Grammar And Spelling – Written communication is required of most early childhood
personnel. It is important that you apply the skills taught in your communication courses to your other
course work. Error in grammar and spelling affect your grade on written papers and projects prepared
outside of class.
It is unacceptable for students to submit the same work in different courses.
It is unacceptable for students to submit the same work for different assignments in the same course.
Both of the above are considered to be forms of dishonesty.
It is, however, expected that ECE students will utilize teaching materials and plans developed in
methods courses when engaged in practicum and student teaching field experiences.
Assignments must be picked up before the end of the next term (fall assignments need to be picked up
by end of spring semester, spring assignments by end of summer term, and summer assignments by end of
fall semester). Any items left behind after that time will become the property of the Early Childhood
Education Program at North Central College.
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Examination Policy:
Tests/Exams must be made up within one week after they have been given in class. Make-up test will be
administered at the instructor's convenience. The testing center will be available on certain days and during
specific hours. You must notify your instructor IN ADVANCE if you will not be in attendance for
test and/or exams.
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Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:
Attendance in class and lab is the candidate’s responsibility. The candidate is responsible for all material
covered in class. Absence from a class does not excuse a student from assignment dates. It is the student’s
responsibility to see that the assignment is delivered or e-mailed to the instructor. Assignments are due as
outlined on the course syllabus. Late papers or projects may not be accepted or the grade will be lowered
by 10% each class meeting the paper is late. Written work must be submitted on the appropriate forms.
Presentation and research reports must be typed. Papers torn from notebooks are not acceptable.
Candidates must complete all of the assignments in order to pass the course.
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Classroom Expectations:
All students are expected to demonstrate professional behavior and use language appropriate for the
classroom learning experience.
Electronic Equipment Policy – Cell phone, pagers, iPods, must all be turned OFF during class time. If you
need to have your cell phone on for emergency reasons, please clear that with the instructor before class
begins.
Lab Expectations: In order to use the lab facility, it is important that each candidate take responsibility to
keep the lab clean and in good condition. This would include making sure you put all materials and
equipment away when you finish with them, being resourceful with the materials, and using the equipment
appropriately. Misuse of any of the above, will result in losing Lab privileges and materials and/or the loss
of 5% of your total grade for the course.
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College Procedures/Policies:
Attendance Requirements: All students are required to attend all scheduled classes and examinations.
Each faculty member has the right to establish regulations regarding attendance that he/she considers
necessary for successful study.
Students who do not attend classes may be administratively withdrawn from those classes. However,
failure to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal, and students are expected to process a formal
withdrawal though the Student Records Office in Kee Hall.
Student engagement requirements:
Student engagement is based on the “active pursuit” of learning which can be measured by class
attendance, class participation (in class or online), taking required quizzes/examinations, and submission of
work assignments or papers. Student engagement consists of a student attending at least 60% of the class
sessions (there should be attendance throughout the term) and/or completing 75% of the assignments listed
on the syllabus at the midpoint in the term. Exceptions can be made when there is on-going
communication between the student and faculty member. The communication must be documented and the
faculty member and student must be in agreement regarding the exception. Students not meeting the
expectation will be administratively withdrawn from class. If a student believes he/she was
administratively withdrawn in error, he/she may file an appeal. Being administratively withdrawn may
have program and financial aid implications.
Academic Misconduct is any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity of the college, or
subvert the educational process. Examples of academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
1.
Violation of course or program rules as contained in the course syllabus or other information provided
to the student; violation of program requirements as established by departments and made available to
students.
2.
Plagiarism including, but not limited to, submitting, without appropriate acknowledgment, any written,
visual or oral material that has been copied in whole or in part from the work of others (whether such
source is published or not) even if the material is completely paraphrased in one’s own words. This
includes another individual’s academic composition, compilation, or other product, or a commercially
prepared paper. Plagiarism also includes submitting work in which portions were substantially
produced by someone acting as a tutor or editor.
Such practices constitute plagiarism regardless of motive. Those who deny deceitful intent, claim not
to have known that the act constituted plagiarism, or maintain that what they did was inadvertent are
nevertheless subject to penalties when plagiarism has been confirmed.
3.
Cheating and dishonest practices in connection with examinations, papers and projects, including but
not limited to using unauthorized notes, study aids or information on an examination; obtaining help
from another student during an examination; taking an exam or doing work for another student;
providing one’s own work for another student to copy and submit as his/her own; or allowing another
student to do one’s work and then submitting the work as one’s own. Also included would be altering
a graded work after it has been returned, then submitting the work for re-grading; or submitting
identical or similar papers for credit in more than one course without prior permission from the course
instructors.
4.
Fabrication including but not limited to falsifying or inventing any information, data or citation;
presenting data that were not gathered in accordance with defined appropriate guidelines, and failing to
include an accurate account of the method by which data were collected.
5.
Obtaining an Unfair Advantage including, but not limited to stealing, reproducing, circulating, or
otherwise gaining access to examination materials prior to the time authorized by the instructor;
unauthorized collaborating on an academic assignment; taking, hiding or altering resource material; or
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undertaking any activity with the purpose of creating or obtaining an unfair advantage over another
student’s academic work.
6.
Aiding and Abetting Academic Dishonesty including, but not limited to providing material,
information or other assistance to another person with the knowledge that such aid could be used in
any of the violations stated above, or providing false information in connection with any inquiry
regarding academic integrity.
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Alteration of Grades or Marks including but not limited to, action by the student in an effort to change
the earned credit or grade.
In addition, cases of academic dishonesty may involve photocopied materials. Materials used may fall
under the Copyright Act. Violations of said Act may subject the user and/or the College to sanctions.
Statement on Disabilities: Any student who requires reasonable accommodations related to a disability
should inform the course instructor and the Coordinator of Specialized Services (Room 138 in Kee Hall;
phone 419-755-4727).
Students who encounter difficulty in any of their courses are encouraged to visit the Tutoring Resource
Center (Room 119 in Fallerius Technical Education Center) for tutoring assistance, and the Student Success
Center (Room 136 in Kee Hall) for academic assistance, advising services, referrals for personal counseling
and Learning Disability (LD) Testing.
Statement on Withdrawals: As a student, you are expected to attend class. If you are unable or choose not
to attend class, or if for whatever reason you are unable to keep up with the requirements of a course, you
need to officially drop the class at the Student Records Office. Refund dates and withdrawal dates will
vary slightly from term to term. Contact the Student Records Office for applicable dates. Additionally
these dates are posted on the academic calendar available on the college’s website,
www.ncstatecollege.edu, under the Academics heading on the home page and are available at the Student
Records Office in Kee Hall. Students should go to the Student Records Office (Room 142 in Kee Hall) to
process their withdrawal from any class.
If you choose to walk away from your class without officially withdrawing from it, the faculty member
teaching the class must grade your classroom performance on the material available to him or her. This
normally results in an "F" grade. An "F" grade can lower your grade point average considerably depending
on the total credits accumulated.
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