Welcome to ECE 203 Curriculum for young Children CRN: 72298
ECE 203, Distance Education (CANVAS)
Patricia Nolan, Instructor
patricia_nolan@cuesta.edu
Contact information
Office Hours: The first week of class I am available to meet on Zoom Tuesday 8/18 from 5:00-6:00, Thursday 8/20 from 5:30-6:30 and Saturday 8/22 from 10:00-11:00. Please take a moment to visit my office hours and introduce yourself – you get extra credit points! After the first week my Zoom office hours will be Tuesdays from 5:00-6:00 PM or by appointment. Zoom Meeting ID is: 928 3604 9743
Instructor Contact Expectations: The fastest way to contact me is email: patricia_nolan@cuesta.edu 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. If you do not hear back from me within 48 hours assume your e-mail didn’t come through and resend it.
Course Environment: ECE 203 Curriculum for young Children is an online course and will be using a Web-based Learning Management System Canvas as the method to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course including PowerPoint presentations, 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: Prior to the Monday classes start (8/17/20) you will receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with a reminder that class will be starting and log in procedures for Canvas, the learning management system (LMS) used to deliver course content. You can access Canvas by logging into MyCuesta, then clicking on the Resources Tab, then clicking on Canvas in the Online Learning Channel, or by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar. Do not bookmark / favorite the canvas site after your login, or you will get an error message next time you try to log in. You must access the canvas log in directly.
If you are not familiar with logging into canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide. 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 [Enter Date] and need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address: support@instructure.com
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), 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 ECE 203 presents an overview of knowledge and skills related to providing appropriate curriculum and environments for young children from birth to age 6. Students will examine a teacher's role in supporting development and fostering the joy of learning for all young children using observation and assessment strategies emphasizing the essential role of play. An overview of content areas will include but not be limited to: Language and literacy, social and emotional learning, sensory learning, art and creativity, math and science. This class satisfies 3 units for the Child Development Permit and licensing requirements for the State of California. Advisory: ENGL 156 Transfer: CSU
Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
- Investigate and apply developmentally appropriate principles and teaching strategies to influence young children’s development.(SLO1)
- Design and implement curriculum based on observation and assessment of young children to support play and learning using developmental, inclusive, and anti-bias principles to support all children’s learning.(SLO2)
- Apply an understanding of children’s learning and development within key content areas to design and present foundation curriculum; in such areas as creativity and the arts, physical development, literacy, math, science and social/emotional development.(SLO3)
- Demonstrate knowledge in evaluating curriculum in terms of best practices using state-required and program-required tools that support children’s learning.(SLO4)
Text Book and Materials: Creating Environments for Learning, Birth to Age Eight (3rd Edition), Julie Bullard. ISBN-13: 978-0134014555 or ISBN-10: 0134014553 (consider less expensive options - rental, used, and eBook). This book will be needed the first week of class! Any other needed supplemental materials will be posted on canvas, under each chapter heading.
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Supplemental Materials: If you need it, Microsoft office is free
Technical Support: Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, you should contact the Canvas Support Hotline at (877) 921-7680, or click on the help button on the Canvas Navigation to report a problem.
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! Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specifications at:
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) at 805-546-3148.
College & Course Policies:
Academic Honesty Policy: [Identify your course specific academic honesty policy]. In addition to my course 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 conduct at:
Add / Drop Policy: In addition to the drop policy listed in the syllabus, please review the Cuesta policy for drops.
Waitlist Policy: Please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructions:
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