1. WELCOME TO CE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Unit 1
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.

2. 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 are 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

3. Welcome to Our FIRST Seminar Unit 1
This week we will:
get to know each other.
preview the class syllabus.
preview various career opportunities.
share current career goals.
review the Syllabus .
identify strategies for successful online learning.
These are some of the items that we will cover this week. Read verbatim.
Are you ready to begin?

4. Syllabus for CE 101
Course Number: CE 101 Course Title: Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development
Please add section number and seminar day and time.

5. My Information Instructor Name: Stacey Stember
Credentials: BS Elementary Education
MS Reading Education
Instructor Contact Information:
Kaplan Address:
AIM Instant Messenger Name: staceystember
Please add your info and your photo – go over this information with the class and then ask them to introduce themselves.

6. Time to Share!
Throughout this course, many discussion opportunities will occur where you will be responding to other people's opinions and comments and because of this, it is important that we get to know each other first.
So it’s your turn…Please take this opportunity to tell us where you are from and to share something about yourself. Jump in!
Many students life to share Facebook names, please feel free to share those on the introduce yourself board in class. Please also note that our department has a FB page too. There is a link to it posted as an announcement in class.

7. 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. Does anyone have any questions?

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 and workshops.

9. Course Details
This course uses a mixture of the Follari Textbook which you will find in docsharing and web resources. AOL Instant Messenger: If you are not an AIM Member you can download the free service by visiting the following site: Microsoft Office (Word and PPT) Adobe Acrobat Reader (available as a free download at
Please add your seminar time.

10. Unit 1: Understanding this course
Getting to know each other Reviewing the syllabus Questions Unit 1 Preview

11. Course Description
This course will present an overview of the field of early childhood development. Students will learn the foundations necessary to provide safe, healthy, high-quality care for young children. An emphasis will be placed on governing standards and regulations, historical perspectives, and current trends. This course will also focus on what it means to be an early childhood professional and will assist students in developing effective professional practices in the field.

12. Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to: Describe the foundations necessary to provide safe, healthy, high-quality care for young children Explain how individual state standards and laws have an effect on preschools and child care centers Identify historical issues and current trends in the early childhood care profession Discuss the role of ongoing professional growth and education in the development of an early childhood professional Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard American English Use principles of sound reasoning

13. Grading Criteria/Course Evaluation
Gradebook
Unit # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Total
Discussion 30
270
Seminar 20
180
Graded Review 50
350
Unit 6 Project
100
Unit 9 Project
Total  
1000

14. Extenuating Circumstances
If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from completing projects or participating in the class, please contact me to make alternative arrangements. I always follow the grading rubric and typically never refuse late work projects, however I require that Discussions are posted on time. If you are late for a discussion you can make up the points with an alternate assignment.

15. Plagiarism Policy Please review this 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 and unprofessional behavior.
Please review this policy!!!!
When in doubt, please cite your resources.

16. Graded Reviews
In units where you see graded reviews, please feel free to use your textbook to assist you in answering the questions. Enjoy!

17. Projects
Please be sure to pay attention to the details of each project and remember to peek at the Rubrics on the Syllabus to make sure that you are not missing anything.

18. Syllabus Questions
Have you looked over the course syllabus? What questions do you have? What expectations do you have based on your overview of the course?

19. Unit 1 - Reflection Questions
Why do you want to be a teacher?
What has influenced you as a student and prospective teacher?
What is it about teaching that appeals to you?
How do you define and envision yourself as a teacher?
Describe who you are or want to be as a teacher.
How can you integrate what you know, believe, and who you are into one resource?
What role do teachers play in children’s lives? In the lives of families? The community?

20. Roles as an ECP
Early Childhood Providers hold many roles. WE ARE: Teachers Researchers and Lifelong Learners Advocates and more…
The following slides will describe these.

21. Teacher
Plan for and support children’s developmental processes in all domains
Encourage children’s love of learning through interesting, meaningful activities
Know universal milestones as well as individual children’s progress and personalities
Be open to forming emotional relationships and bonds with children and families

22. Researcher and Lifelong Learner
“Teacher as researcher” means actively exploring current research and innovations in best practices
Network with other professionals
Try new ideas, reflect on your own practice
Observe children and others’ practice
Embrace your own curiosity, interests, hobbies and share these in the classroom

23. Advocate
Recognize that early childhood is a dynamic, special, vulnerable time Families deserve our respect and support Families come in many forms and sizes, but all are essential elements to children’s successful development

24. Current Issues
Young children need plenty of active learning experiences, not just instruction
Children benefit most from quality interactions with responsive teachers
Classrooms are moving toward meaningful inclusion of children with varying abilities
Classrooms, as our communities, are becoming increasingly diverse, representing different races and cultures
What does culture encompass?

25. Culture Belongs to Everyone
“Culture” can encompass different influences, including:
Ethnicity
Religion
Language
Social norms and expectations
Family traditions and values
Personal or group beliefs
Community norms

26. Explore your own Culture
Reflect on your own values and traditions.
What experiences and influences have shaped who you are?
What expectations do you hold that were instilled in you from your upbringing?

27. Standards and Best Practices
National organizations and legislation like the NCLB Act provide guidelines for expected teacher practices and student outcomes
Standards are based on developmental expectations and sociocultural norms
Standards can be used to assess outcomes and can be integrated into planning for quality, active learning experiences

28. Play as a Vehicle of Learning
Play promotes authentic activity, strengthening all areas of development
Children choose course of their play, which engages their interest more deeply
Research shows that play based programs that give children opportunities for choices and self-direction also promote academic success

29. Reflection Questions
What challenges do you anticipate facing as a teacher of young children?
How do you believe you can handle them?

30. Thank you!
Thank you for joining me! It has been a pleasure to meet each of you! I am sure we will have a great term! If you ever need anything… me!

31. References
Follari, L. (2010). Foundations and best practices in early childhood education: History, theories, and approaches to learning. Boston: Pearson. Jupiter Images Corporation, (2010). Clipart.com. Retrieved May 10, 2010 from