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: ECED1210 Language and Literacy
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Course Coordinator:
Assistant Dean: Deb Hysell
Instructor Information:
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Credit Hours: 3
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Prerequisites: None
Co-requisites: EDUT1070
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Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2017
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Textbook(s) Title:
Early Childhood Experiences in Language Arts.
 Author: Jeanne Machado
 Copyright Year: 2015
 Edition: 11th
 ISBN: #: 9781305088931
More than Letters: Literacy Activities for Pre-K, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade
 Authors: Sally Moomaw & Brenda Hieronymus
 Copyright Year: 2001
 Edition: Newest Edition
 ISBN #: 978-1884-8349-81
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Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None
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Course Description: This course is designed to give candidates hands-on activities that will promote
language and literacy skills. Focus will be on theories, the sequence of speech, language development
(including differentiating between typical and atypical speech), the teacher as the facilitator of
communication development, planning and implementing appropriate language activities, using literature
to enhance language development and on providing emotional support and stimulating interest in books.
Also, included is the different genres available for use with emerging literacy and how play based
curriculum promotes reading readiness.
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College-Wide Learning Outcomes
College-Wide Learning Outcomes
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 shall:
Outcomes
1. Explain contributions of theories to the understanding
of language development in young children.
Assessments – How it is met
& When it is met
Weekly Chapter Question Assignment Midterm exam – week 7-8
NAEYC #1b,6c ODE #1
2. Articulate and implement how to use curriculum areas
to promote language skills.
a. Demonstrate ability to prepare and implement
proper storytelling, flannel story activities, finger
plays, and poetry in terms of play based
curriculum.
NAEYC #1a,c, 2b,c 4a,b,c ODE #1,2, 3, 5
3. Be able to identify the major factors that influence
language development.
a. Identify the major parts of speech, differentiate
between normal & abnormal, standard English and
non-standard English,
NAEYC #1b, c, 6d 2a,b, ODE#3,5
4. Describe and explain the importance of the teacher’s
behavior in conversations, facilitating play, and
questioning techniques.
5.
Be able to evaluate program planning for early
learning activities, including Television and computer
programing.
NAEYC #3a, c, ODE # 4
6. Evaluate and compare literary styles, genres,
illustrations, and content of children’s books
NAEYC #3c, 5b & c 4b ODE #1,6
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7. Recognize the developmental stages of print and
probable sequence of events that occur before a child
prints first recognizable letters.
NAEYC #1c, 5a, 6c ODE #3
8. Be able to explain strategies parents can use to support
& strengthen emerging literacy skills at home.
NAEYC #2.a, b, 4.a, ODE#5
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Weekly Chapter Question Assignment –
Demonstration of:
Flannel Story – Week 11-13
Poetry book – Week 13-14
Storytelling - Week 11-12
Midterm exam – week 7-8
Midterm exam – week 7-8
Weekly Chapter Question/or Assignment–
Personal Book – 1 chapter every other week
beginning Week 2
Midterm exam – week 7-8
Final exam – Week 16
Weekly Chapter Question/or Assignment –
Internet/TV Evaluation Assignment – Week 15
Midterm exam – week 7-8
Midterm exam – week 7-8
Evaluation In Class Assignment – Week 8
Story Cards – 1 set submitted Week 6, 8, 10, 12,
Author Report – Week 15
Weekly Chapter Question/or Assignment –
Final exam – Week 16
Weekly Chapter Question and/or Assignments –
Midterm exam– week 7-8
Final exam – week 16
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Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):
Reading
Assignments
Assignments Due
Week 1
Language Development
Introduction of Personal Book
Overview of Class
Personal Information
Week 2
Beginnings of Communication
Task of the Toddler
Chapter 1 & 2
Chapter 1 Review Questions
C and F
Page 38
Chapter 2 Review Questions A,
E, F
Page 70-71
Chapter 1 of Personal Book
Week 3
Preschool Years
Growth Systems
Chapter 3 & 4
Chapter 3 Review Questions BPage 93
Chapter 4 Review
Questions 3 & 4 – Page 113
Date
Topic
Week 4
Understanding Differences
Achieving Language &
Literacy Goals
Chapter 5 & 6
Week 6
Test 1
Explanation of Author Report
Promoting Language &
Literacy
Developing Listening Skills
Linking Literacy & Play
Video
Chapter 7 & 8
Week 7
Children & Books
Chapter 9
Week 8
Storytelling
Poetry
Flannel Stories
Chapter 10, 11 & 12
Evaluation of Children’s
Books in Class
Week 9
MIDTERM
Chapter 5-11
Week 10
Realizing Speaking Goals
Group Times
Week 5
Updated: 2/7/2017
Chapter 5 Review Questions –
A, B, C, and E Page 149
Chapter 6 Review Questions B,
C, D Pages 190-191
Chapter 2 of Personal Book
Test 1
Chapter 1-4
Chapter 7 Review Questions A,
B, C, D
Page 219
Chapter 8 Review Questions A,
B, C, & F
Page 244-245
Chapter 3 of Personal Book
10 Story Cards – Set #1
Chapter 9
Review Questions A, B, C, D
Page 295-296
Chapter10 Review Question A,
B, C, Page 321
Chapter 11 Review Questions
A, B, C, D
Page 345-346
Chapter 12 Review Questions
A, D, G Page 355
10 Story Cards – Set #2
Chapter 4 Personal Book
MIDTERM
Chapter 5-11
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Reading at Group Time Video
Chapter13 Review Questions
A,B,E,G,J
Page 394-395
Chapter 14, Review Questions
A, B, C
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Week 11
Puppetry & Drama Experience
Week 12
TEST 3
Week 13
Print Knowledge
Reading & Preschoolers
Findley Children’s Museum???
Chapter 16
Week 14
Developing Literacy
Environment
Findley Children’s
Museum???
Chapter 17
Week 15
Developing Literacy
Environment
Chapter 18
Week 16
FINAL EXAM
Week 17
FINAL EXAM REVIEW
Course Assignments:
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Chapter 15
Page 438-439
Chapter 5 Personal Book
10 Story Cards – Set #3
Chapter Review Questions 15
A, C, D, E
Page 484-485
Story Telling
Story Telling
Flannel Story
Chapter 6 Personal Book
TEST Ch 12-14
Chapter 16 Review Questions
A, B, C, D, E, F
Flannel Story
Poetry Big Book
Chapter 17 Review Questions
A, B, C, D,- Page 521
Poetry Big Book
Personal Book Due-Final
Children’s Book
Chapter 18 Review Questions
A,B.D, - Page 541
Evaluation of TV & Computer
Program
Author/Illustrator Report
Create Children’s Book - Optional
Create Poetry Big Book
Personal Book
Flannel Story
Story Telling
Literacy Activity
Story Cards
Author Report
Assessment & Evaluation of Computer and Television Programs
Midterm Exam
Final Exam
Recommended Grading Scale:
NUMERIC
93–100
90–92
87–89
83–86
80–82
77–79
73–76
GRADE
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
Updated: 2/7/2017
POINTS
4.00
3.67
3.33
3.00
2.67
2.33
2.00
DEFINITION
Superior
Superior
Above Average
Above Average
Above Average
Average
Average
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70-72
67–69
63-66
60-62
00-59
P.
CD+
D
DF
1.67
1.33
1.00
0.67
0.00
Below Average
Below Average
Below Average
Poor
Failure
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.
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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.
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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
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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