Health, Safety, and Nutrition
ECE 204 / 75097
18- Week
Instructor: Arica Marshall
Contact information
Email Address: arica_marshall@cuesta.edu
Office Location/ Hours: In person office hours are by appointment only.
Instructor Contact Expectations:
The best and fastest way to contact me is email. I will generally respond to your emails within 24 hours during weekdays only. During busy times of the semester, the response time may increase to 48 hours. On weekends, I will do my best to get back to you ASAP but I cannot guarantee an expeditious response.
Course Environment:
This online course will be using a Web-based Learning Management System Canvas as the method to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course including lecture material, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. Using the communication tools, you can communicate using e-mail, and you can share materials and ideas with other course participants via the discussion forums and groups.
Class opens / Accessing Canvas:
You will see your course in Canvas on the first day of class. You can access Canvas by clicking on Canvas from the top bar of the Cuesta homepage (www.cuesta.edu), or by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar.
If you are not familiar with logging into canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide.Links to an external site. Once logged into Canvas you will be directed on where to get started. Be sure to read all the direction on the course home page.
If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas after the first day of the course, and need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address support@my.cuesta.edu.
Online Learning:
If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself. Online classes are not inherently easier, although they may be much more convenient for many students. You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more on this course as you would on a course that meets face to face. Since there is no lecture component, much of this time will be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, studying, and writing required. This course is completely online using Canvas; all coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) is submitted online. There are no face-to-face meetings. Please be prepared to spend 8 - 12 hours per week on coursework for this class
IS an ONLINE CLASS FOR YOU?
- First, go to the Cuesta College Canvas Tutorial (self-paced)Links to an external site., there are many resources that were designed to help you understand the basis for an online class and the skills necessary for success. (If the tutorials do NOT describe you, then taking this class online is NOT for you and I strongly suggest that you drop the online class and enroll in a traditional classroom section.)
Regular Effective Contact policy:
Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly instructor initiated threaded discussion forums; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, phone or messaging to individuals; and virtual office hours.
Course Description
Introduces laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. Includes prevention strategies, nutrition, and meal planning for various ages and planning educational experiences integrated into daily routines designed to teach children positive health, safety, and nutrition habits.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Describe strategies used to promote health, safety, and nutrition of children and adults in early childhood settings.
- Evaluate environments for both positive and negative impacts on children’s health and safety.
- Identify regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings.
Text Book and Materials
- Required Textbook: Marotz, L. R. (2020). Health, safety, and nutrition for the young child. Boston, MA: Cengage.
- This course requires you to access course materials via MindTap, which is also the least expensive option for you to access the textbook. Click here for information on Connecting to Cengage MindTap
Before buying anything, STOP! DEPENDING ON YOUR COURSE SITUATION, YOU CAN SAVE A LOT OF MONEY.
If you have any courses that are using MindTap, please consider purchasing Cengage Unlimited through the bookstore or directly through Cengage.com/unlimited. This provides access to every textbook and every supplement in their entire catalog—regardless of discipline! This is why we are using Cengage MidTap for this course:
- One semester of access: $119.99
- One year of access: $179.99
- Two years of access: $239.99
If you buy MindTap for a single course, it typically costs $80-100 per textbook. Many ebooks cost 30-60 per book for a semester of access. Naturally, if you’re taking multiple courses that use Cengage textbooks, this is a surefire way to save money! Again, you can purchase access to Cengage Unlimited in the bookstore, or at www.cengage.com.
- Supplemental Materials necessary for the class:
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Technical Support
Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, or email support@instructure.com.
If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser.
Your learning environment is best accessed from a desktop or laptop computer, using Firefox or Chrome. This may solve your problem!
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Accommodations:
This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services)Links to an external site. or at 805-546-3148.
College & Course Policies:
Academic Honesty Policy: Please note all students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of conductLinks to an external site..
Add / Drop Policy: [Identify your course-specific add/drop policy] In addition to my policy, please review the Cuesta policy for drops
Waitlist Policy: Please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructionsLinks to an external site..
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