1. Welcome to CE 100 Class will start at the top of the hour! Please turn the volume up on your computer speakers to access the audio feature of this seminar. Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development

2. Succeeding in CE100 Get to know each other & engage in meaningful discussions with classmates Review the syllabus Share career goals Check all unit assignments and review grading rubrics Utilize Kaplan Student Services Indentify strategies for online learning

3. Audio Check I am aware that many of you are new to online learning and to using computers, so before we get started… lets conduct a quick audio check. If you can’t hear me, please confirm that the volume on your speakers is on and if you have external speakers confirm that they are plugged in. If you can’t hear me, please try logging out and back in. This often fixes the problem. If this does not work – please call Tech Support at 1-866-522-7747

4. It’s so nice to meet you… Instructor Name: Susan Erdakos Credentials: B.S. Ed., MA. Ed., MA. Ed Admin. Instructor Contact Information: Kaplan Email Address: Serdakos@kaplan.edu AIM Instant Messenger Name: ProfErdakos Please contact me with any questions or concerns; I support ACTIVE COMMUNICATION!

5. Introductions Please share a little about yourself; your name, the state where you reside, your present profession, your career goals, and the reason why you chose to attend Kaplan. Jump in!

6. Kaplan Student Orientation By now you should have completed the Kaplan Student Orientation. This orientation can be found on your Kaplan KU Campus page under My Classes "Current Courses" KU160. It will help you learn to navigate our course and assist you in succeeding in this class. In addition, the Kaplan Student Orientation will be available for you to review at any time on your KU Campus page.

7. Course Details Course/Seminar Day and Time: You have two choices: - Mondays at 11PM ET: Professor Erdakos - Wednesdays at 10PM ET: Professor Cayuela - Thursdays at 8PM ET: Professor Moretti Course Materials: Software: –Microsoft Office: Word & PowerPoint are required for all Kaplan Courses –Adobe Acrobat Reader –PowerPoint Viewer: Text: There is no textbook. Check each unit for assigned readings.

8. Announcements: Please be sure to read the announcements that I post in class. Some announcements will be to support you and give you the heads up on the following week, others will be reminders of due dates, holidays, and you will even find invitations to student learning communities & workshops. First Term Reference Guide: On your course home page, you will see a First Term Reference Guide. It will tell you who to contact for class questions, scheduling questions, technical issues, financial aid, student accounts, and where to go for study tips. Using this guide will put you in touch with the right person in a quick and timely manner!

9. Course Description This course will provide a format to plan your academic goals; determine course electives; review your reasons for entering the field of early childhood education & development; outline the field of early childhood education and development; and perhaps, most importantly, present a range of career/job possibilities. As we work together these next 10 weeks; please email me your questions & concerns.

10. Course Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Identify early childhood professional roles, responsibilities, and standards Use a variety of personal management tools, strategies and university resources to enhance learning Identify careers within the early childhood development field Apply basic knowledge of the early childhood professional role to program and professional goals Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English Assess historical events that influence contemporary culture.

11. Grading Criteria/Course Evaluation Unit #12345678910Total Discussion35 270 Seminar20 180 Graded Review 50 200 Unit 1 Project Unit 2 Project 10 (1) 100 (2) 100 Unit 4 Project120100 Unit 7 Project40120 Total 1000

12. Plagiarism Policy Kaplan University considers academic honesty to be one of its highest values. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Use of another person’s work or ideas must be accompanied by specific citations and references. Though not a comprehensive or exhaustive list, the syllabus provides some examples of dishonesty or unethical, unprofessional behavior. Please review this policy & be sure to include direct quotes/ citations to support, validate your writing; along with a Reference Page!

13. Graded Reviews In units where there are graded reviews, please feel free to use your textbook to assist you in answering questions. Note that once you begin a review you must complete it within the designated timeframe.

14. Required Discussion #1 What is your current knowledge of a career as an early childhood professional? Please include both personal and professional experiences you have in the field and whether you working in the field now. Have you always wanted to work with young children? What led to your interest as an early childhood professional? What type of career in early childhood development do you see yourself working in as your future career? Your personal response should be @ 100 words; you are required to review & comment to a minimum of two classmates.

15. There are 4 Course Projects ● Unit 1: Complete a questionnaire about your experience and plans for the future. ● Unit 2: Review and select two jobs and use template for reporting. ● Review and select the elective classes for your Customized EC Development Degree Plan. ● Unit 7: 1-2 page essay sharing how the role of the early childhood professional is different from what it was in the past. Be sure to check Project Directions & Project Rubric

16. What questions do you have about the course syllabus? What expectations do you have based on your overview of the course? What experience/ knowledge do you have in Early Childhood Education & Development? What led you to the Early Childhood Profession? What careers in the Early Childhood Profession are you aware of? What challenges do you expect to face completing your degree? Searching for a job? Time to Share…

17. Careers for the EC Professional

18. Teachers, teacher assistants, and caregivers in: - Campus children’s centers in two- and four-year higher education institutions - Private child care programs; Part-day preschool or nursery schools - Head Start and Early Head Start programs - Out-of-school-time programs - Prekindergarten, kindergarten programs in parochial/ private schools & community-based agencies - Family child care providers; home day care; Nannies (with license) - Early intervention specialists and others who provide education and care for children with disabilities and their families - Home visitors in Head Start, Early Head Start, and other programs - Child life specialists (in hospitals and other therapeutic settings)

19. Early childhood professionals who administer programs include: - Program directors, education managers, curriculum specialists, and others who manage programs or have oversight responsibilities for classrooms in the programs noted above - Principals in public, charter, and private schools that serve children from birth through third grade and their families - Public and private agencies that administer family child care networks

20. Professional development providers for these individuals include: - Faculty in two- and four-year and graduate programs in institutions of higher education - Adult educators and trainers in public and private organizations - Child care resource and referral (CCR&R) agency staff - Head Start / Early Head Start training and technical assistance providers - Program administrators who provide training and technical assistance to their staff

21. To Do List Remember class runs from Wednesday to Tuesday! And unit assignments are due Tuesdays at midnight! This week you will: Introduce yourself Complete the readings Participate in discussion Attend seminar Complete and submit the assignment Complete the graded review

22. Wrap Up “We should see schools as safe arenas for experimenting with life, for discovering our talents…for taking responsibility for tasks and people, for learning how to learn, and for exploring our beliefs about life and society.” Charles Handy