1. Class will start at the top of the hour! Please turn the volume up on your computer speakers to access the audio feature of this seminar. WELCOME TO CE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Unit 1 WELCOME TO CE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Unit 1

2. Audio Check I am aware that many of you are new to online learning and to using computers, so before we get started… lets conduct a quick audio check. If you can’t hear me, please confirm that the volume on your speakers are on and if you have external speakers confirm that they are plugged in. If you can’t hear me, please try logging out and back in. This often fixes the problem. If this does not work – please call Tech Support at 1-866- 522-7747

3. Welcome to Our FIRST Seminar Unit 1 This week we will: get to know each other. preview the class syllabus. preview various career opportunities. share current career goals. review the Syllabus. identify strategies for successful online learning. Are you ready to begin?

4. During Seminar: If you have any questions ….. Please type in ? so that I can identify if there is a question vs. a comment.

5. Nettiquite Guidelines Wait to respond to a message that upsets you and be careful of what you say and how you say it. Be considerate. Rude or threatening language, inflammatory assertions (often referred to as "flaming"), personal attacks, and other inappropriate communication will not be tolerated. Never post a message that is in all capital letters -- it comes across to the reader as SHOUTING! Use boldface and italics sparingly, as they can denote sarcasm. Keep messages short and to the point. Always practice good grammar, punctuation, and composition. This shows that you’ve taken the time to craft your response and that you respect your classmates' work. Keep in mind that threaded discussions are meant to be constructive exchanges. Be respectful and treat everyone as you would want to be treated yourself.

6. Syllabus for CE 101 Course Number: CE 101 Course Title: Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development

7. Did you attend last night’s Kick-Off Webinar??? Last night the Educational Studies Department held our Kick-off Webinars for both the Educational Paraprofessionals program as well as our Early Childhood Development programs! It was wonderful to see many of you there last night! Did you enjoy the webinar??

8. About Professor Rudas Bachelors in Education Teaching Florida Credential in Special Education K-12 Masters Degree in Special Education K-8 Public school elementary teacher in Special Education Assistant Teacher for Early Childhood Center/ESE Lead Teacher at Early Childhood Center Adjunct Professor at Kaplan University Add your photo here

9. Time to Share! Throughout this course, many discussion opportunities will occur where you will be responding to other people's opinions and comments and because of this, it is important that we get to know each other first. So it’s your turn…Please take this opportunity to tell us where you are from and to share something about yourself. Jump in! Many students life to share Facebook names, please feel free to share those on the introduce yourself board in class. Please also note that our department has a FB page too. There is a link to it posted as an announcement in class.

10. Kaplan Student Orientation By now you should have completed the Kaplan Student Orientation. This orientation can be found on your Kaplan KU Campus page under My Classes "Current Courses" KU160. It will help you learn to navigate our course and assist you in succeeding in this class. In addition, the Kaplan Student Orientation will be available for you to review at any time on your KU Campus page. Does anyone have any questions?

11. Announcements Please be sure to read the announcements that I post in class. Some announcements will be to support you and give you the heads up on the following week, others will be reminders of due dates, holidays, and you will even find invitations to student learning communities and workshops.

12. Course Details This course uses a mixture of the Follari Textbook which you will find in docsharing and web resources. AOL Instant Messenger: If you are not an AIM Member you can download the free service by visiting the following site: http://www.aim.aol.com/ http://www.aim.aol.com/ Microsoft Office (Word and PPT) Adobe Acrobat Reader (available as a free download at http://www.adobe.com/produc ts/acrobat/readstep2.html

13. Unit 1: Understanding this course Getting to know each other Reviewing the syllabus Questions Unit 1 Preview

14. Course Description This course will present an overview of the field of early childhood development. Students will learn the foundations necessary to provide safe, healthy, high-quality care for young children. An emphasis will be placed on governing standards and regulations, historical perspectives, and current trends. This course will also focus on what it means to be an early childhood professional and will assist students in developing effective professional practices in the field.

15. Course Outcomes By the end of this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations necessary to provide safe, healthy, high- quality care for young children Explain how individual state standards and laws have an effect on preschools and child care centers Identify historical issues and current trends in the early childhood care profession Discuss the role of ongoing professional growth and education in the development of an early childhood professional Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English Use principles of sound reasoning

16. Let’s talk about our assignments within the course… In Each Unit Look For : * EBook * Web resources * Discussion Boards * Seminars ________________________ * Graded reviews/quizzes (units 1,2,3,4 5, 7, 8) * Projects (units 6,9)

17. Grading Criteria/Course Evaluation Gradebook Unit #12345678910Total Discussion30 270 Seminar20 180 Graded Review 50 350 Unit 6 Project100 Unit 9 Project100 Total 1000

18. Seminars: Option 1 (20 Points) As a reminder, you have the opportunity to select which day/time best meets your schedule best; you are only required to attend ONE seminar per unit. Wednesday, 10:00:00 PM Rechilda Rico- Lawhorn Monday, 9:00:00 PM Michelle Rudas Wednesday, 9:00:00 PM Georgia Youtsey

19. If you are unable to make a seminar, you can always submit the Seminar Option 2 Writing assignment. This can be found on the unit home page under the seminar tab. Scroll down past option 1, until you get to the option 2 questions. This assignment can be submitted to the dropbox, under the correct unit. Seminar Option 2, (20 Points)

20. Reminder… If you attend and participate in the entire seminar, you do not need to submit an option 2 assignment.

21. Discussion Boards Discussion Boards : This is where our classroom conversations begin. We have the opportunity to talk to each other about what we have read, what we know from our experiences, and ask questions.

22. Discussion Board Grading :(30 points) 1. 0-17 points Content: Clear connections and references to previous and/or current unit materials with career related examples, posts are on topic and contributes to the quality of the discussion and makes reference to course readings, unit materials or other relevant sources 2. 0-10 points Participation: Student answers all questions, meaningfully responds to classmates 2+ times and promotes continued discussion with responses to classmates that add value by advancing the group’s discussion 3. 0-3 points Mechanics: Grammar and spelling is correct and meets minimum word requirement

23. Discussion Board Question for units 1 After reading Chapter 1, please share two new or interesting facts that you learned about the field of early childhood education. Then think back to when you were in school, and think about one of your favorite teachers. What do you recall about your favorite teacher? Has this teacher influenced you to seek a degree in teaching? Why or why not? Explain your reasons for seeking a degree in child development.

24. Graded Reviews (50 Points) In units where you see graded reviews, please feel free to use your textbook to assist you in answering the questions. Enjoy!

25. Projects (100 points each) There are 2 projects in this class, in unit 6 and 9. Please be sure to pay attention to the details of each project and remember to peek at the Rubrics on the Syllabus to make sure that you are not missing anything.

26. Unit 1 Assignments : Due on Tuesday, 12 th @ 11:59 PM Introductions ( I want to get to know you!) Readings (Chapter 1 from or E-book, in DocSharing) Discussion Board ( answer the all of the questions,) Seminar (yeah! one assignment complete!) Graded Review

27. Extenuating Circumstances If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing projects or participating in the class, please contact me to make alternative arrangements. I always follow the grading rubric and typically never refuse late work projects, however I require that Discussions are posted on time. If you are late for a discussion you can make up the points with an alternate assignment.

28. Plagiarism Policy Kaplan University considers academic honesty to be one of its highest values. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Though not a comprehensive or exhaustive list, the syllabus provides some examples of dishonesty or unethical and unprofessional behavior. Please review this policy!!!! When in doubt, please cite your resources.

29. Syllabus Questions Have you looked over the course syllabus? What questions do you have? What expectations do you have based on your overview of the course?

30. Why do you want to be a teacher? What has influenced you as a student and prospective teacher? What is it about teaching that appeals to you? How do you define and envision yourself as a teacher? Describe who you are or want to be as a teacher. How can you integrate what you know, believe, and who you are into one resource? What role do teachers play in children’s lives? In the lives of families? The community? Unit 1 - Reflection Questions

31. Roles as an ECP Early Childhood Providers hold many roles. WE ARE: Teachers Researchers and Lifelong Learners Advocates and more…

32. Teacher Plan for and support children’s developmental processes in all domains Encourage children’s love of learning through interesting, meaningful activities Know universal milestones as well as individual children’s progress and personalities Be open to forming emotional relationships and bonds with children and families

33. Researcher and Lifelong Learner “Teacher as researcher” means actively exploring current research and innovations in best practices Network with other professionals Try new ideas, reflect on your own practice Observe children and others’ practice Embrace your own curiosity, interests, hobbies and share these in the classroom

34. Advocate Recognize that early childhood is a dynamic, special, vulnerable time Families deserve our respect and support Families come in many forms and sizes, but all are essential elements to children’s successful development

35. Current Issues Young children need plenty of active learning experiences, not just instruction Children benefit most from quality interactions with responsive teachers Classrooms are moving toward meaningful inclusion of children with varying abilities Classrooms, as our communities, are becoming increasingly diverse, representing different races and cultures What does culture encompass?

36. Culture Belongs to Everyone “Culture” can encompass different influences, including: Ethnicity Religion Language Social norms and expectations Family traditions and values Personal or group beliefs Community norms

37. Explore your own Culture Reflect on your own values and traditions. What experiences and influences have shaped who you are? What expectations do you hold that were instilled in you from your upbringing?

38. Standards and Best Practices National organizations and legislation like the NCLB Act provide guidelines for expected teacher practices and student outcomes Standards are based on developmental expectations and sociocultural norms Standards can be used to assess outcomes and can be integrated into planning for quality, active learning experiences

39. Play as a Vehicle of Learning Play promotes authentic activity, strengthening all areas of development Children choose course of their play, which engages their interest more deeply Research shows that play based programs that give children opportunities for choices and self-direction also promote academic success

40. Reflection Questions What challenges do you anticipate facing as a teacher of young children? How do you believe you can handle them?

41. Field Trip: Starfish an inspirational message for all teachers http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9nZkq31J-GY

42. Thank you! Thank you for joining me! It has been a pleasure to meet each of you! I am sure we will have a great term! If you ever need anything… email me! MRudas@kaplan.edu

43. References Follari, L. (2010). Foundations and best practices in early childhood education: History, theories, and approaches to learning. Boston: Pearson. Jupiter Images Corporation, (2010). Clipart.com. Retrieved May 10, 2010 from http://www.clipart.com http://www.clipart.com