MASTER SYLLABUS
2017-2018
A.
Academic Division: Education, Professional & Public Services
B.
Discipline: Early Childhood Education
C.
Course Number and Title: ECED1350 Literacy Practicum
D.
Course Coordinator:
Assistant Dean: Deb Hysell
Instructor Information:
 Name:
 Office Location:
 Office Hours:
 Phone Number:
 E-Mail Address
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E.
Credit Hours: 1
Practicum: 7 hours
F.
Prerequisites: ECED1050, ECED1070, ECED1330,
Co-requisite(s): ECED1351m
G.
Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2017
H.
Textbook(s) Title: None
I.
Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual:
ODE Early Learning Content Standard
J.
Course Description: This practicum is designed to help candidates implement effective strategies in
working with young children by providing positive language and literacy experiences that interconnects
speaking, listening, reading and writing concepts. Candidates will thoughtfully and purposefully interact
with children to cultivate opportunities in exploring emergent literacy. Candidates will work a minimum of
seven (7) hours per week in a licensed child care facility, preschool, or prekindergarten program.
K.
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
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L.
Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student/candidate shall:
Outcomes
1.
Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
Promoting Child Development and Learning:
1.2 Explain the multiple influences on development
and learning
NAEYC #1a
1.3 Apply developmental knowledge to create
healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging
learning environments
NAEYC #1c
1.2 Implementation of written learning
experience plan Weeks 6, 9, 11, & 13
1.3 Implementation of learning experience
plan – Weeks 6, 9, 11, & 13
1.4 Implementation of learning experience
plan – Weeks 6, 9, 11, & 13
2.. Observing, Documenting and Assessing to Support
Young Children and Families
2.1. Implementation of written learning
experience plan – Weeks 6, 9, 11, & 13
2.1 Discuss the use of goals, benefits, and uses of
assessment.
NAEYC #3a
2.2 Milestone Observation Activity – Weeks
10-11
2.2 Know about and use observation,
documentation, and other appropriate
assessment tools and approaches
NAEYC #3b
2.3 Provide assessment results in accordance
to the LEP.
2.3 Practice responsible assessment to promote
positive outcomes for each child
NAEYC #3c
2.4 Verbal communication and written
evaluation with cooperating teacher
midterm /final (weeks 7- 9 and 13 - 15)
2.4 Final conferences (weeks 13-15)
3. Using Content Knowledge to Build Meaningful
Curriculum
3.1 Demonstrate knowledge and resources in
academic disciplines
NAEYC #5a
3.2 Use the central concepts, inquiry tools, and
structures of content areas or academic
disciplines
NAEYC #5b
3.3 Demonstrate appropriate early learning
standards, and other resources to design,
implement, and evaluate meaningful,
challenging curricula for each child
NAEYC #5c
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3.1 Midterm/Final Evaluation by Cooperating
Teacher/College Site Supervisor
3.2 Implementation of written LEP – Weeks
5-6, 8-9, 11-12, & 13-14
3.3 Implementation of written LEP – Weeks
5-6, 8-9, 11
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Outcomes
4.
Becoming a Professional
6.2 Demonstrate about and uphold ethical standards
and other professional guidelines
6. 2 Midterm/Final Evaluation by Cooperating
Teacher/College Site Supervisor
6.3 Engage in continuous, collaborative learning to
inform practice
6.3 Midterm/Final Evaluation by Cooperating
Teacher/College Site Supervisor
Goal Statement and Progress Reports
6.4 The candidate’s work shows positive effects of
this learning orientation, in their practice and in the
effects on children.
M.
Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
6.4 Midterm/Final by Cooperating
Teacher/College Site Supervisor
Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):
Date
Topic
Week 1
Introductions
Review of Syllabus
Week 2
Overview of Course w/
Cooperating Teacher
Week 3
Overview of Course w/
Cooperating Teacher
Week 4
Review 1st Activity LEP
Report to Site
State Paperwork to Site
Gather information for Agency
Report
Report to Site
Discuss Prof. Dev. Goal with
Cooperating Teacher
Report to Site
Review 2nd Activity LEP
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
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Report to Site
Discuss Needs for Observation
Report to Site
Collect Artifact of Activity #2 for
Portfolio
Report to Site
Discuss Progress of Goal with
Cooperating Teacher
Review 3rd Activity LEP
Report to Site
Report to Site
Video Tape Activity
Reading
Assignments
Assignments Due
Contact Information
All papers mailed out prior
to beginning semester
Begin collecting
information for Agency
Report
Bring Driver’s License or
Government ID
Disseminate Permission
Slips to Families & Staff
1st Activity LEP
Implementation
1st Activity LEP
Implementation
Professional Goal
Return Permission Slips
Prof. Goal Progress Report
2nd Activity LEP
implementation(Midterm
2nd Activity LEP
implementation (Midterm)
Prof. Goal Progress Report
Milestone Observation
3rd Activity LEP
Implemented
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Collect Artifact of Activity #3 for
Portfolio
Report to Site
Video Tape Activity
Week 12
Report to Site
Collect Artifact of Activity #2 for
Portfolio
Final Conferences
w/Cooperating Teacher
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Final Conferences
w/Cooperating
Teacher
Final Conferences
w/Cooperating
Teacher
Week 16
N.
Prof. Goal Progress Report
3rd Activity LEP
Implemented
Reflection of Experience
4th Activity LEP
Implemented (Final)
Prof. Goal Progress Report
4th Activity LEP
Implemented (Final)
Time Sheets
Final Conferences
Course Assignments:
The candidate will:
1. Spend at least 75 total hours participating in a preschool or pre-kindergarten classroom.
2. Develop & Implement 4 developmentally appropriate activities which will include group story,
dictation/writing, phonological awareness, concept of print, oral language.
3. Video Tape of Learning Experience and/or Reflection Paper
4. Midterm/final self-evaluation of activities and overall performance.
5. Develop and complete at least one personal goal.
6. Milestone Observation
7. Collect photographs for portfolio (with parent’s permission) of children’s work samples which will
serve as documentation of the candidate’s ability
a. to create developmentally appropriate activities,
b. Identify children’s developing skills
Accurately access the outcome of children’s experiences
O.
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
P.
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
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
Grading and Testing Guidelines:
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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.
R.
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.
S.
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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T.
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.
7.
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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