Welcome Letter – ECE 201 DE

Child Growth and Development; Distance Education (CANVAS)

Instructor: Holly Buckley

Email Address: holly_buckley@cuesta.edu

Phone Number: 805.395.8286

Office Location/ Hours: Virtual Office Hours – Mondays 12-2pm

• For Virtual Appointments (Zoom), please call, text or email to schedule an appointment

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. 

Getting Started: ECE 201DE is online (CANVAS), including all coursework (discussions, assignments, assessments). Keep in mind that this class will require as much time as a traditional course; however, without the traditional classroom, you will have much more flexibility to participate in discussions, take an assessment, or complete an assignment during times that work with your personal schedule. This is not a self-paced course; we will move through the material as a class.

Class opens / Accessing Canvas: Prior to the late start Monday classes beginning October 19, 2020, 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.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 and need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address support@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),  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.

Please log in and check our course at least three or four times throughout the week to make sure you are accessing all the information and interaction to make this a successful endeavor.

Course Description: Presents a study of human development and major milestones, from conception to adolescence; including cognitive (language), physical, social, and emotional development, both typical and atypical, in order to foster an understanding of human behavior. In the process of studying developmental theory and investigative research methodologies, students will observe children, evaluate individual differences, and analyze characteristics of development at various stages.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:

·       Analyze major developmental milestones for children from conception through adolescence in the areas of cognitive, biosocial, psychosocial and language development using standard research methodologies.

·       Identify possible causes, cultural, economic, political, and historical aspects, or sources of developmental change and explain reasons for disturbances in the developmental process.

·       Identify and discuss the various theories relating to human development.

·       Recognize children of all ages, cultures, and background, observe and identify similarities and differences, constructing and developing basic observational skills.

·       Identify theories of self-esteem development and how to foster self-esteem development in children who exhibit typical and atypical developmental processes.

·       Analyze the development of your own self-esteem citing the major concepts and processes including social/environmental interactions starting with the early years progressing through to adolescence.

Required Text: The Developing Person Childhood through Adolescence, Berger, 11th Edition (McMillan Learning)

• We will NOT be integrating the textbook with Canvas this semester (due to technology issues). Check online for the best price! The book is available in a variety of formats (eBook, rental, new, and used).

We will use the textbook the first week of class; failure to purchase the textbook will not excuse late or incomplete assignments.

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 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!  Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specifications Links to an external site..

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: [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 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

• Add PolicyLinks to an external site.
• Drop PolicyLinks to an external site.

Waitlist Policy: [Identify your course-specific waitlist procedures]. In addition to my course specific procedures, please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructionsLinks to an external site..