CCE 160D3 Connecting to Children Talking Informatively

Monday, 9:00 pm 9:30 pmIB 1409, North Seattle Community CollegeCandice Hoyt, Instructorhttp://northseattle.angellearning.com/ CCE 160D4Initiative, Cooperation & PerseveranceCourse BasicsCCE 160 Connecting to ChildrenD4 Initiative, Cooperation & PerseveranceBasics: Textbook & Class SessionsTextbook noneClass session:Meet every Wednesday nightUsually from 8:30-9:00 (1/2 hour)Some nights will go as late as 9:50 depending on what is needed for this or other classes

Basics: Syllabus & ScheduleSyllabus:Paper syllabus Online in Angel class Lessons pageEach assignment has its own pdf can be changedOnline version takes precedence over printed versionBasic RequirementsSchedule:Paper calendarOnline calendarSchedule is separate pdf can be changedOnline version takes precedence over printed versionBasics: AssignmentsOnline:A1 A6 have PDF instructions and Word document formsOnline version takes precedence over printed versionALL assignments submitted to Drop BoxesAttachment: Word, PowerPoint, photos, etc.A1-A8 also posted to discussion forums As text, no attachments except Project/ExpressionMarked submitted as of time posted correctlyBring data to class on due date: Printed, hand-written, or on personal laptop Not Angel through class computerBasics: ReferencesProper referencing to avoid plagiarism:Necessary info, no specific format (APA best):On Reference page at end = 0.5 ptsAuthor. Date.Title (webpage/article/book/music/video).Source:Webpage: full http address and date retrieved.Journal/magazine: journal title, volume, issue number & pages.Book or music: publisher. In text = 0.5 ptsIn parentheses or as footnoteInfo: author, date; & page number(s) if direct quoteScheduleSchedule: Calendar infoSchedule:Paper calendarOnline calendarLessons tab Course Requirements folder (PDF)Online PDF version supersedes printed or Angel calendar datesOnline PDF version will indicate date of last revisionRevisions will be announced on Course home page Announcements sectionSchedule: Due dates4/7First day of class4/14A 1. Concept of Initiative4/21A 2. Initiative Study4/28 A 3. Concept of Cooperation5/5A 4. Cooperation Study5/12 A 5. Concept of Perseverance5/19A 6. Perseverance Study5/26NO CLASS but A7 Project draft discussion online6/2A 7. Project6/9A 8. Expression 6/16NO CLASS FINALS ONLINEA 9. Final Reflection (& participation scores)Schedule: Time & PlaceBest done with 3+ year old and in groups (more than 2). Two year olds and pairs are probably okay for most.[A1] Two separate children (not together), class/home: 15 minutes x 2[A2] In class, each time of day, 20 mins each (5 items), ok not same day[A3] Two or more children, class/home, Free Choice, 2 hours 1 day[A4a] Two or more children, class/home, Free Choice, 2 hours 1 day (maybe less, depending on data gathered)[A4b] Pair/group (same as last week), home/class, Free Choice, 2 hours 1 day (or less; continuing A 4, week 2)[A5] 1 specific child (most active), home/class, 20 min, Free Choice[A6] 1 child, home/class, 15-20 min (your activity)[A7] Specific child, as often as necessary; choose home/class and time of day that makes sense for this child.[A8] & [A9] No children requiredSchedule: Time required with kidsBest done with 3+ year old and in groups (more than 2).Two year olds and pairs are probably okay for most.4/7First day of class[A1] Two separate children (not together), class/home: 15 minutes x 24/14A 1. Concept of Initiative[A2] In class, each time of day, 20 mins each (5 items), ok not same day4/21A 2. Initiative Study[A3] Two or more children, class/home, Free Choice, 2 hours 1 daySchedule: Time required with kids4/28 A 3. Concept of Cooperation[A4a] Two or more children, class/home, Free Choice, 2 hours 1 day (maybe less, depending on data gathered)5/5A 4. Cooperation Study[A4b] Pair/group (same as last week), home/class, Free Choice, 2 hours 1 day (or less; continuing A 4, week 2)[A5] 1 specific child (most active), home/class, 20 min, Free Choice

Schedule: Time required with kids5/12 A 5. Concept of Perseverance[A6] 1 child, home/class, 15-20 min (your activity)5/19A 6. Perseverance Study[A7] Specific child, as often as necessary; choose home/class and time of day that makes sense for this child.5/26NO CLASS[A7] Specific child, continue project work.6/2A 7. Project (of Understanding)[A8] & [A9] No children required6/9A 8. Expression (of Understanding)6/16A 9. Final Reflection A10. ParticipationAssignmentsGrade SummaryCCE 160-D4 Initiative, Cooperation and Perseverance 10*A 1. Concept of Initiative10* A 2. Initiative Study10* A 3. Concept of Cooperation10*A 4. Cooperation Study10* A 5. Concept of Perseverance10* A 6. Perseverance Study10 A 7. Project (of Understanding)10 A 8. Expression (of Understanding)10 A 9. Final Reflection10* A10. Attendance & Participation100 ptsTOTAL + 5 pts extra credit

* EC1. A 1-6 only: up to 3 pts extra credit for responses to others posts (0.1 point per post, if posted by following Tuesday).* EC2. Perfect attendance: 2 pts extra creditA 1. Concept of Initiative = 10 ptsAssignmentA1 Instructions (PDF) and A1 Form (Word)Watch for all acts of do initiative15 minutes with each of 2 childrenRecord each occurrence (description)e.g., Mark gets an apron and walks to the easel.Answer Word questions a, b, cBring data to classA 1. Concept of Initiative = 10 ptsTime Requirements:Data collectionTwo separate children (not together), Class/home 15 minutes x 2Can be same or different dayPreferably during childrens Free ChoiceGather, analyze, summarizeReflection questionsSubmission RequirementsBring data to classPost Word table to A 1 Drop BoxPost data to A 1 Discussion (paste not Word)Respond to others posts for extra credit [0.1 point per reply by next Tuesday night]

A 2. Initiative Study = 10 ptsAssignmentIn classroom, record childrens initiative actionsContinue all weekTime to count some (5+?) per time of day (OK if not same day)Record all moments (descriptions)Sort into categoriesCreate Word document with categorized listBring list to classA 2. Initiative Study = 10 ptsTime Requirements:Data collectionIn classroom or other structured environment, each time of day, 20 mins each (5 items), ok not same daySort examples into categoriesSubmission RequirementsBring list to classPost categorized description list in Word to A 2 Drop BoxPost list to A 2 Discussion (paste not Word)Respond to others posts for extra credit [0.1 point per reply by next Tuesday night]

A 3. Concept of Cooperation = 10 ptsAssignmentIn classroom or elsewhere with childrenRecord their actionsAll days @ all times = goal (as many examples as possible)Complete Word list with exact descriptions of occurrencesBring list to classA 3. Concept of Cooperation = 10 ptsTime Requirements:Data collectionOK if not in classroom (family, etc)Children in pair or group, full week (at least 2 hours?)Submission RequirementsPost Word list to A 3 Drop BoxRespond to others posts for extra credit [0.1 point per reply by next Tuesday night]Post list to A 3 Discussion (paste not Word)

A 4. Cooperation Study = 10 ptsAssignmentWith same 2+ children, record their cooperation for 2 weeksSignificant period of time would be best, Free Choice time bestWitness cooperative acts (as we have defined them)Record per child per day:Check-mark for each Instance of cooperation; multiple for same childMark length of an instance: 4+ or 10+ minutes; 1 per child per dayComplete A4a Word tableBring A4a data to class (1st week)Continue during 2nd WeekComplete A4b Word tableBring A4b data to class (2nd week)A 4. Cooperation Study = 10 ptsTime Requirements:Pair/group of children, as much time as possibleWith one or more children (probably age 3+)Record actions of children (count and duration)Record data for week 1, will continue through 2nd weekSubmission RequirementsBring data to classPost table in Word to Drop Box A 4a (week 1); A 4b (week 2)Post data to A 4 Discussion (paste not Word) : A 4a & A 4b as aboveRespond to others posts for extra credit [0.1 point per reply by next Tuesday night]

A 5 Concept of Perseverance = 10 ptsAssignmentSpecific: Most active child (probably age 3+)20 minutes during Free Choice time (home or classroom)Timing lengths of engagement in particular activityReport data & answer reflection questionsComplete Word document with list and questionsAnswer Word questions a, bBring data to classA 5 Concept of Perseverance = 10 ptsTime Requirements:Home/class, 20 min, during Free ChoiceSpecific: Most active child (probably age 3+)Timing lengths of engagement in particular activityReport data & answer reflection questionsSubmission RequirementsBring data to classPost Word document to A 5 Drop BoxPost data to A 5 Discussion (paste not Word)Respond to others posts for extra credit [0.1 point per reply by next Tuesday night]A 6. Rich Vocabulary = 10 ptsAssignmentIn classroom or home One child (probably age 3+)Prepare activity too hard for child to do easily Sit by child while child tries to complete without helpCan say, Im watching you.Answer questions in Word documentBring question responses to class

A 6. Perseverance Study = 10 ptsTime Requirements:Individual child, long enough for activity you design (15-20 mins?)In classroom or home One child (probably age 3+)Prepare activitySit by child while child tries to complete without helpAnswer questions in Word documentBring question responses to classSubmission RequirementsPost Word document to A 6 Drop BoxPost question responses to A 6 Discussion (post not Word)Respond to others posts for extra credit [0.1 point per reply by next Tuesday night]

A 7. Project = 10 ptsAssignmentChoose a child and document the childs progress in initiative, cooperation and/or perseverance. Create something to convey this to the child and caregiversShare it with the child and caregivers REQUIRED Share it with us: Bring project to class on assigned due dateA 7. Project = 10 ptsTime Requirements:Time spent with specific childTime length and location variableCreate Learning StoryShare Learning Story with familyBring project to class on assigned due dateSubmission RequirementsBring project to class on assigned due datePost project, photo or description to A 7 Drop BoxPost project, photo or description to A 7 Discussion (attachment okay, but please briefly describe in text)Not eligible for extra credit repliesA 8. Expression = 10 ptsAssignmentCommunicate this topics deep significance to you.In this class you experiencedDefining initiative and identifying examplesDefining cooperation and identifying examplesDefining perseverance and identifying examplesWorking with a particular child to grow one or more of these skillsBring Expression product to class on due date

A 8. Expression = 10 ptsTime Requirements:Not required to be with childrenCreate something personal (to share)Any expressive mediumSubmission RequirementsBring Expression product to class on due datePost product, photo or description to A 8 Drop BoxPost product, photo or description to A 8 Discussion (attachment okay, but please briefly describe in text)Not eligible for extra credit repliesA 9. Reflection Paper = 10 ptsIn A9 Word document, discuss the following. In at least 3 sentences each (3 pts each):Write about 2 specific assignments and why each is significant to you. Did it most influence you? Did you not like it? Did you like it best? like it least?In at least 3 sentences each (1 pt each):What is the most important thing you learned in this course?How has this class affected you personally? What would you say to others who are teaching young children right now, but who have yet to take a class such as this? What would make this class better? Editing/presentation (1 pt): Score for clear writing (not perfect, but full sentences, not too many typos)R10: Attendance & Participation = 10 ptsRate your own participation (8 pts total):Coming prepared as assigned012Participate actively in class 012Drawing out & supporting others 012Taking risks and sharing oneself 012Attendance (2 pts)0 days missed = 2 pts + 2 pts extra credit1 day missed = 2 pts2 days missed = 1 pt3 + days missed = 0 pts