CE220 Unit 1: Child Safety, Nutrition, and Health Professor Lori Becker

Thought for the day…. One hundred years from now it won’t matter what my bank account was, what kind of car I drove, how big my house was, all that will matter is that I made a difference in the life of a child! -Anonymous

Syllabus Seminar – option 1 OR 2 Course dates Course materials Learning activities Grading and due dates Rubrics Plagiarism

Weekly Reminders: Post your introduction under “Introduce Yourself” Complete readings and read Web Resources Complete Learning Activities Complete Discussion Board: Post detailed responses to discussion question (100 words or more) Share detailed feedback with at least 2 classmates MAKE REFERENCE TO COURSE MATERIAL!!!! Post response to Seminar Option 2 IF you do not attend seminar Complete Graded Review

Course Outcomes: Identify essential elements for creating safe and healthy learning environments for young children Describe appropriate food safety guidelines for young children Design learning activities for young children that reinforce the principles of health and nutrition Design learning activities for young children that reinforce the principles of safety

Discussion Board Rubric… Point Range 30 points Grading Criteria 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 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 0-3 points Mechanics: Grammar and spelling is correct and meets minimum word requirement

Meet Jose… Seven-year-old Jose is a classic example of a latchkey child. Read the scenario and reflect on your own experiences and opinions: What is a “latchkey kid”? Keeping the scenario in mind, what are your views on Jose's health? What are your views on his safety? What suggestions would you give to this family to improve their current situation? Potential issues for unsupervised children: Health/nutrition Strangers TV, internet

Ways to get help… Your instructor (lbecker@kaplan.edu) Instructor by appointment on AOL Instant Messenger (lhbecks) Put your questions under Course Questions discussion board (under "Course Home" > "Course Questions")

Wrap-up A teacher affects eternity, he can never tell where his influence stops.” -Henry B. Adams