Child Psychology I & II 2004-05
Course Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Jean Scribner 757-4074 ext. 3581
Email: jscribner@be.wednet.edu
This course will provide valuable skills for interacting positively with children that you can use in your family and community now and in the future.
Supplies needed: 2" 3-ring binder with 8 dividers
Both semesters I and II must be completed to earn:
STARS (State Training and Registry System) certification. Positive work experience with children and 90% or above grade earned.
Tech Prep Credit is available: 2 credits from Skagit Valley College. Positive work experience with children and 80% or above grade earned.
FCCLA club (Families, Careers, and Community Leaders of America) is the student leadership organization that meets once a month to learn about careers and plan service projects to improve self, family, school, and community.
Textbook: Child Development Roles, Responsibilities, & Parenting and ChildCare Center Learning Basics
Curriculum: Semester I
a. Pregnancy: conception & prenatal care, infant
development
b. Growth & development of infants, toddlers, children
c. Nurturing children
d. Guiding & caring for children
e. Parenting & family responsibilities
f. Roles & responsibilities of childcare workers
Students will be develop a STAR Portfolio throughout the course and take a variety of field trips to observe children in preschool and childcare environments.
Semester II
a. Prepare for work in community early childhood learning centers - resume,
application, interview.
b. Students will work in community childcare centers Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Thursdays to observe and assist young children. The teacher at the work site
will evaluate the student on attendance, positive attitude, and interaction
with children. Students must ride the school bus to these work sites.
c. Students will work in the classroom Wednesdays and Fridays to learn a variety
of activities when working with young children. There will be time to complete
the STAR portfolio requirements and/or Tech Prep assignments.
Evaluation: Your grade is based on attendance, class participation, individual and group assignments, cooking labs, projects, tests, and leadership activities. Extended learning points will be earned at home by practicing skills learned in class; these require a parent signature.
Grading: All work will be assigned a point value. Late work is not accepted.
Please discuss any special circumstances with me. Students are responsible for
completing missed assignments due to any excused absence. These should be completed
within the same number of days absent. Exception: a missed cooking lab can be
completed at home before the end of the semester.
Grading Scale:
93 - above = A
90 - 92% = A-
87 - 89% = B+
83 - 86% = B
80 - 82% = B-
77 - 79% = C+
73 - 76% = C
70 - 72% = C-
67 - 69% = D+
63 - 66% = D
60 - 62% = D-
59% or less = F
Attendance Policy: After 3 tardies, the student will be referred to the office.
Class Rules:
1. Be prepared.
2. Be on time.
3. Respect self, others, and school.
4. Students leaving the room will have a teacher signed hall pass.
5. Wait for
teacher dismissal.
Expectations: RESPECT EVERTYHING AND EVERYONE MANAGE YOURSELF EXPECT SUCCESS PRACTICE COOPERATION AND PATIENCE
Consequences:
1. Warning - student will be given a verbal warning
2. Removal - student will be asked to leave the room to report to the office-discussion
to follow with the teacher to establish a student behavior plan
3. Detention - student will receive a discipline referral to the office and
office will assign the discipline Sincerely, Jean Scribner Child Psychology
I & II 2004 -05 I have read the course syllabus and understand my requirements
for supplies and class fees, grading and behavior expectations. Student will receive a discipline referral to the office and office will assign the discipline