CHDEV 8B: Programs For School Age Child Care
Course Syllabus 
					
Instructor: Karina Zaragoza, MA					Course number: 56235
Phone:  209-201-1597						Units: 3
Email: karina.zaragoza@reedleycollege.edu
Office hours: To be arranged
Class Meeting Days: Tuesday 6:00-8:50 PM (CCI 204)

Required Text: Caring for School-Age Children; 6th edition, Phyllis M. Click and Jennifer Parker; Delmar Publishing, 2012, 2009
Course Description: 
Quality child care, licensing requirements, and program options in the community are examined. Activities, materials, and interaction appropriate for the child 5 to 12 years in group-care setting. Program planning, curriculum and environmental design.

Course Outcomes: 
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

•	Demonstrate an appreciation for the growing need for quality child care and the unique needs of each community
•	Identify the different levels of child care workers and know the requirements of each
•	Describe the developmental characteristics and needs of school-age children
•	Apply child development theory in an appropriate and meaningful manner
•	Demonstrate the effective leadership role of the adult in child care
•	Plan, schedule, and evaluate daily and weekly activities in collaboration with the children
•	Design an outdoor learning environment that meets licensing standards
•	Compile a file of developmentally appropriate outdoor activities for small and large groups of children
•	Organize and manage groups of children in a learning activity

Course Objectives: 
In the process of completing this course, students will:

•	Recognize the influences of cultural change in our society and its effects on the needs of parents and children
•	Become aware of the child care options that exist in communities
•	Identify the levels of childcare workers and know the training requirements for each
•	Demonstrate a knowledge of all areas of child growth and development theory
•	Recognize the importance of the adult role in the socialization process
•	Demonstrate competencies in the area of program planning and evaluation
•	Analyze the components that contribute to a safe and healthy outdoor learning environment
•	Identify developmentally appropriate activities to be used with school age children
•	Demonstrate organizational  and group management

Course Details:

1.	There are 18 weeks in this semester. The last week is Final’s Week, and we will only meet on one day (Tuesday) during Final’s Week.
2.	There are two parts to every course you take: 1) class meetings/discussions and 2) out of class study time. This course is worth 3 units, which means that we will spend 3 hours together each week in class meetings/discussions and YOU should spend 6 hours a week studying the course materials outside of the classroom (study time). 

Important Dates to Remember:

•	January 18 (M)	Martin Luther King Day-No Classes
•	January 22 (F)		Last Day to Request an Enrollment Fee refund
•	January 29  (F)	Last day to register for a full-term fall class for Spring 2016
•	 January 29 (F)	Last day to drop a full-term class to avoid a “W” for Spring 2016
•	January 31st (Sun)	Last day to drop a full-term class to avoid a “W” (ON Web					Advisor) for Spring 2016
•	February 12 (F)	Lincoln Day Observed-No Classes
•	February 15 (M)	Washington Day Observed-No Classes
•	March 11    (F) 	Last day to drop a full-term class in person (letter 
grades assigned after this date)
•	March 21-24 (M-Th) Spring Recess (no classes, campus open)
•	March 25 (F) 		Spring Holiday observed (no classes, campus closed, classes 
reconvene March 28)
•	May 16-20 (M-F) 	Spring 2016 final exams week
•	May 20 (F) 		End of spring semester/commencement
Assignments/ Requirements:
In addition to your assignments specified below, there will also be in-class assignments that include group activities, participation, and class readings.  For some assignments, you must be in class to get credit.  Students are expected to come to class prepared, ready to learn, and to turn in assignments on the due date. 

•	Assignments are to be typed unless otherwise specified by instructor: double-spaced; 12 point font, one-inch margins.
•	Assignments are to include student name, date, title of assignment, and class day/time.
•	Written assignments must be neat and clearly labeled.
•	Late assignments will not be accepted. 

Assignments:

1.	Three exams:  Exams will consist of multiple choice pertaining to lecture and textbook reading assignments (50 points each exam). 

2.	3 Articles:  Research an article related to the topic being discussed, answer questions pertaining to the article, and then turn in the article along with the questions and answers. Additional article information to follow (20 points each).   

3.	Lab Project:  

a.	Observations
b.	Lesson Planning
c.	Activities 

•	Additional lab project information will be handed out (100 points possible). 
4.	
Final exam:  The final will include multiple choice and short essay questions.  Possible essay questions will be given in advance.  This is a non-comprehensive final exam (140 points).  The final is scheduled for Tuesday May 17,  2016        (6-8:50pm).

5.	Class Participation:  Reading the text and handouts provided as well as attending class and participating in discussions are essential to your learning.  You must be present in class to receive points.  Class Participation = 20 points 

Final Grades: Grades are determined based on the number of points accumulated from required assignments.

Assignments	Points Possible	Total Points	Final Grade	

Exam 1	
50	
297 points and above	
A	

Exam 2	
50	
264 points to 294	
B	

Exam 3	
50	
231 points to 260	
C	

Article 1	
20	
198 points to 228	
D	

Article 2	
20	
165 points and below	
F	

Article 3	
20			

Lab Project 	
100			

Class participation 	
20			
	330 POINTS POSSIBLE			

Final Grades: Grades are determined based on the number of points accumulated from required assignments.

Assignments	Points Possible	
Exams	150	
Articles	60	
Lab Project 	100	
Class Participation  	20	
Total Possible points	330	

•	Grades will not be discussed in class, since they are confidential.  I will be happy to discuss your grade outside of class. 

•	If you encounter a problem during the semester, please contact me immediately, so that we can resolve the issue.  Do not wait until the end of the semester. 

ACCOMODATIONS
If you have a verified need for an academic accommodation or materials in alternate media (i.e., Braille, large print, electronic text, etc.), per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Ace, please contact me ASAP.  I am happy to work with students to ensure and support your academic success.
Special needs requests: The instructor will comply with the requirement of the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act by appropriately accommodating any student with a verified disability.  Please contact me as soon as possible. 

Missed Tests:  Inform the instructor as soon as you know you will miss a test day and arrangements will be made for you to take the test at another time.  If you fail to inform the instructor before the test date, it will be too late for you to make up that test.  Do not take this lightly.  No excuses will be accepted.
Class Policies and Procedures:  
Attendance

•	If you are not in class when roll is taken, you will be considered absent.
•	If you are tardy three times it will constitute one absent.
•	If you miss more than three times the instructor may drop you.
•	If you miss more than 2 consecutive class lectures within the first 4 weeks of class you may be dropped from the course.
•	Dropping after the drop date will result in an “F” grade. 
•	It is the student’s responsibility to drop a class if they no longer intend to participate. 
•	If you have an emergency and know you will not be in class, you may leave a message for the instructor.

Classroom Expectations:

•	Students are expected to arrive to class on time.
•	If you need to leave early, please notify the instructor prior to the start of class.
•	All cell phones are to be turned OFF during class.
•	Students are expected to conduct themselves, according the Student Conduct Standards.
•	Please be respectful to fellow students and the instructor.  No talking during class while others are speaking.  Respect other people’s opinions, even though they may be different from yours.
•	If you need further assistance on a particular assignment, please contact the instructor ahead of time not on the day the assignment is due. 
•	Cheating, plagiarism, and disruptive behavior will be cause of disciplinary actions. 

Changing Syllabus Statement: This course syllabus is equivalent to a contract between the instructor and the student.  However, the information in this syllabus is subject to change at any time during the term.  The student’s decision to attend the class denotes:

1.	The syllabus as a contract outlining the student’s responsibilities to complete all required assignment by the due dates.
2.	The policy that late assignments will not be accepted. 
3.	The changing syllabus statement.
4.	The students understanding that the course schedule outline in this syllabus, except assignment due dates, is subject to change without notification of the student. 
5.	The expectations of this course outlined in this syllabus.
6.	The final grades are determined on the basis of accumulated points from required assignments.

The statements below are taken directly from the Reedley College Catalog
Academic Dishonesty
Students at Reedley College are entitled to the best education that the college can make available to them, and they, their instructors, and their fellow students share the responsibility to ensure that this education is honestly attained. Because cheating, plagiarism, and collusion in dishonest activities erode the integrity of the college, each student is expected to exert an entirely honest effort in all academic endeavors. Academic dishonesty in any form is a very serious offense and will incur serious consequences.

Cheating
Cheating is the act or attempted act of taking an examination or performing an assigned, evaluated task in a fraudulent or deceptive manner, such as having improper access to answers, in an attempt to gain an unearned academic advantage. Cheating may include, but is not limited to, copying from
another’s work, supplying one’s work to another, giving or receiving copies of examinations without an instructor’s permission, using or displaying notes or devices inappropriate to the conditions of the examination, allowing someone other than the officially enrolled student to represent the student, or
failing to disclose research results completely.

Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a specific form of cheating: the use of another’s words or ideas without identifying them as such or giving credit to the source. Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to, failing to provide complete citations and references for all work that draws on the ideas, words, or work of others, failing to identify the contributors to work done in collaboration, submitting duplicate work to be evaluated in different courses without the knowledge and consent of the instructors involved,
or failing to observe computer security systems and software copyrights. Incidents of cheating and plagiarism may result in any of a variety of sanctions and penalties, which may range
from a failing grade on the particular examination, paper, project, or assignment in question to a failing grade in the course, at the discretion of the instructor and depending on	

Cheating/Plagiarism:  Cheating and/or plagiarism will not be tolerated.  A student will receive no credit for the assignment if in the opinion of the instructor the individual has cheated

It is your responsibility to respect the requirements and rules of this course.  You will be held accountable for all announcements made in class whether you are present or not.  It is NOT my responsibility to “fill you in” on what you missed.  If you are absent you may contact me via email and make arrangements to meet with me and collect any handouts given during class.  I will not bring extra handouts to class the next lecture.   You need to get the phone number or email address of a fellow student(s) in order to get information in case of your absence.

Name_____________________ Phone#/ email__________________________

Name_____________________   Phone#/ email_________________________

CHDEV-8B: Programs for School Age Child Care
Course Syllabus

Date	Weekly Topic	Homework	Assignment Due	
1/12	Getting acquainted,
Course Outline/
Course Syllabus/Expectations
Chapters 1-7 Review	Read Chapter 8	Purchase Book	

1/19	
Ch.8
Program Planning
Handout: Article information

READ
Chapter 9	

	

1/26

	
Ch. 9
Creating an Environment	
READ
Chapter 10	Article #1 	

2/2	
Ch. 10
Games And Other Fun Things To Do
	
READ
Chapter 11		
2/9	
Ch.11
Imagination And The Arts 	
Study for Exam
		
2/16	
Exam #1
(Chapters 9-11) 			
2/23	
Ch. 11
Imagination And The Arts 
(Cont’d)
	
READ 
Chapter 12		
3/1	
Ch. 12
Science And Math

READ
Chapter 12 (cont’d)	

	
3/8	
Ch. 12
Science And Math
(Cont’d)
	
READ
Chapter 13 	
Article #2
	
3/15	
Ch. 13
Helping Children Develop Literacy Competency

READ
Chapter 
14 		
3/22	Spring Break

	

3/29	
Ch. 14
Preparing Children For Adult Roles

Study for Exam	
	
4/5	
Exam #2
(Chapters 12-14)
	
READ
Chapter 15		
4/12	
Ch. 15
Getting Fit, Staying Fit

	READ
Chapter 16	
Article #3 	
4/19	Chapter 16 
Using Community Resources

	READ Chapter 16 		
4/26	Chapter 16 
Using Community Resources
(Cont’d)  
	READ Chapter 17	 	
5/3	Chapter 17 
Quality and Standards	Study for Exam		
5/10	Chapter 17
Quality and Standards
(cont’d)			
5/17	FINAL EXAM (6-850PM)
(Chapters 15-17)