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FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE

NON-COLLEGE CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE

COURSE NUMBER: HEV 0872

COURSE TITLE: Teacher Aide (Preschool)

PREREQUISITE(S): HEV 0871

COREQUISITE(S):

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS: 150

(For Office Use Only:

Vocational Credits __5____)

FACULTY WORKLOAD POINTS: 5

STANDARDIZED CLASS SIZE

ALLOCATION: 35

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course covers initial competencies involved in becoming a preschool teacher. Student will acquire competence in basic curriculum development, child development theories, planning and implementing a variety of appropriate activities, for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

SUGGESTED TEXT(S): Working with Young Children , Judy Herr, Seventh Edition

Working with Young Children “Mastering CDA Competencies.” Judy Herr, Seventh Edition

IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Fall Term, 2013 (20141) – Proposal 2012-131

REVIEW OR MODIFICATION DATE:


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CONTACT HOURS

COURSE TOPICS PER TOPIC

I. Lessons Plans 15

A. Age appropriate curriculum planning.

B. Language lesson planning.

C. Evaluations.

II. Child Development 15

A. Development theories.

B. Planning.

III. Nutrition and Heredity 15

A. Current Trends.

B. Influence of Health status.

C. Physical Fitness.

IV. Guidance 15

A. Stimulation Activities.

B. Gross and Fine Motor Development.

C. Age appropriate Snacks.

D. Grooming Techniques.

V. Motor Development Activities 15

A. Stages of Physical Development.

B. Evaluation.

C. Equipment.

VI. Cognitive Development 15

A. Cognitive Ability/ General Knowledge.

B. Evaluation.

C. Critical Thinking.

D. Appropriate Activities.

VII. Social and Emotional Development 15

A. Stages of Development.

B. Techniques.

C. Evaluation.

D. Self- Esteem.

VIII. History of School Age Development 10

A. Needs Assessment.

B. Characteristics.

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COURSE TOPICS (Continued)

IX. Appropriate Environments 10

A. Supplies, Materials and Equipment.

B. Special Needs.

C. Delays.

D. Universal Infection Control System.

X. Class Room Management 15

A. Long and Short Term Goals.

B. Learning Styles.

C. Teaching Materials.

D. Learning Centers.

E. Record Keeping.

F. Evaluations.

XI. Positive Learning Environments 10

A. Evaluations.

B. Proper Planning.

C. Techniques.

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PROGRAM TITLE: Early Childhood Education

COURSE TITLE: Teacher Aide (Preschool)

CIP NUMBER: 0419070913

LIST PERFORMANCE STANDARD ADDRESSED:

NUMBER(S): TITLES(S):

18.0 CREATE, IMPLEMENT AND EVALUATE LESSON PLANS. – The student will be able to:

18.01 Research criteria for creating an age appropriate curriculum plan.

18.02 Develop an age appropriate language lesson plan.

18.03 Develop evaluation criteria for the lesson.

19.0 ANALYZE THEORIES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT. – The student will be able to:

19.01 Identify human development theories: cognitive, psychosocial, psychoanalytical, and behaviorist.

19.02 Describe how major theories of human development provide a basis for planning a program.

20.0 ANALYZE HOW NUTRITION, ENVIRONMENT, HEREDITY, AND HEALTH STATUS INFLUENCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD. – The student will be able to:

20.01 Discuss current information on child nutrition, the environment, heredity and analyze their effect upon the development of a child.

20.02 Discuss how a child’s health status influences development.

20.03 Describe the importance of physical fitness to health status and development.

21.0 DESCRIBE DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE GUIDANCE AND ACTIVITIES FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS. – The student will be able to:

21.01 Explain visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile stimulation activities.

21.02 Describe activities that stimulate gross and fine motor development.

21.03 Identify age-appropriate nutritional snacks and an activity related to nutrition

21.04 Review appropriate feeding, diapering, toilet training, bathing, dressing, and grooming techniques.

21.05 Demonstrate sanitary procedures in feeding, changing diapers, toileting, and maintaining the environment for infants and toddlers.

22.0 PLAN AND IMPLEMENT DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MOTOR DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. – The student will be able to:

22.01 Describe the stages of physical development.

22.02 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate gross motor activities.

22.03 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate fine motor activities.

22.04 Select and use appropriate equipment and materials for physical development.

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LIST PERFORMANCE STANDARD ADDRESSED: (Continued)

NUMBER(S): TITLES(S):

23.0 GUIDE THE COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT AND GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. – The student will be able to:

23.01 Explain the development of cognitive ability and general knowledge.

23.02 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate math activities.

23.03 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate scientific thinking activities.

23.04 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate social studies activities that foster critical thinking skills.

23.05 Plan, implement, and evaluate developmentally appropriate art activities.

24.0 GUIDE THE CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WHICH REFLECTS VARIOUS APPROACHES TO LEARNING. – The student will be able to:

24.01 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate music activities.

24.02 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate art activities.

24.03 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate creative movement activities.

25.0 GUIDE THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF PRESCHOOL CHILDREN. – The student will be able to:

25.01 Identify and explain the stages of social and emotional development.

25.02 Demonstrate effective, positive guidance techniques for guiding behavior.

25.03 Plan, implement and evaluate activities that help children to develop interpersonal skills with adults and peers (including those of various generations).

25.04 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate self-concept activities.

25.05 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities that promote multicultural awareness.

25.06 Plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate dramatic play activities.

25.07 Plan and implement developmentally appropriate group play.

25.08 Plan, implement, and evaluate activities that guide children in developing self-control and social problem-solving.

25.09 Demonstrate effective, positive guidance techniques for guiding behavior.

25.10 Demonstrate behavior toward children that is caring, non-abusive, and builds self-esteem and responsibility (ego-building).

26.0 DESCRIBE THE HISTORY OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSITY OF SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN. – The student will be able to:

26.01 Describe the need for school-age child care and how it has evolved.

26.02 Describe different types of programs available for children before and after school, during the summer and on school holidays.

26.03 Explain the personal and professional characteristics of a school-age caregiver.

26.04 Describe how major theories of human development provide a basis for planning programs.

26.05 Explain why and how individual children may overlap both younger and older chronological programs.

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LIST PERFORMANCE STANDARD ADDRESSED: (Continued)

NUMBER(S): TITLES(S):

26.06 Demonstrate how a caregiver can plan to meet the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of each child.

27.0 PLAN AND PROVIDE FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE CARE GIVING ENVIRONMENTS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. – The student will be able to:

27.01 Maintain safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate supplies, materials, and equipment.

27.02 Provide safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environments within the care giving setting.

27.03 Demonstrate adaptations to include children with special needs in classroom activities.

27.04 Identify the steps or process for working with parents when a developmental delay is suspected.

27.05 Demonstrate care giving skills related to Universal Infection Control System.

27.06 Demonstrate appropriate techniques for seizure management and positioning techniques.

28.0 PLAN AND IMPLEMENT CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES FOR PRESCHOOLERS. – The student will be able to:

28.01 Develop and implement a plan to meet short and long term goals.

28.02 Identify appropriate teaching techniques to meet various learning styles.

28.03 Identify developmentally appropriate supplies and teaching materials.

28.04 Arrange learning centers for a variety of activities.

28.05 Assist with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate special events such as field trips, cultural activities and holiday programs.

28.06 Maintain children’s records.

28.07 Participants will evaluate and demonstrate how teacher intentionality promotes development and enhances learning for children birth-age 8.

29.0 DEMONSTRATE HOW SCHEDULES, SPACES, AND EXPERIENCES CREATE ENVIRONMENTS THAT PROMOTE CHILDREN’S TOTAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. – The student will be able to:

29.01 Evaluate all aspects of an environment that provides opportunities for children to learn through their play.

29.02 Assist with planning and implementing schedules that include active and quiet times, individual, small, and large group experiences, as well as, child and adult initiated activities.

29.03 Assist with planning and implementing techniques for facilitating children’s successful participation in all aspects of a program.

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Section 1

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COURSE PREFIX AND NUMBER: HEV 0872

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SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (CC):

CONTACT HOURS (NCC): 150

COURSE TITLE: Teacher’s Aide (Preschool)

Section 2

TYPE OF COURSE: (Click on the box to check all that apply)

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AA Elective

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AS Required Professional Course

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College Prep

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AAS Required Professional Course

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Technical Certificate

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PSAV

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Apprenticeship

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General Education: (For General Education courses, you must also complete Section 3 and Section 8)

Section 3 (If applicable)

INDICATE BELOW THE DISCIPLINE AREA FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES:

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Communications

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Social & Behavioral Sciences

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Mathematics

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Natural Sciences

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Humanities

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Section 4

INTELLECTUAL COMPETENCIES:

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Reading

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Speaking

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Critical Analysis

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Quantitative Skills

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Scientific Method of Inquiry

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Writing

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Listening

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Information Literacy

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Ethical Judgment

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Working Collaboratively

Section 5

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STATE GENERAL EDUCATION LEARNING OUTCOME AREA

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Communication

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Critical Thinking

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Scientific and Quantitative Reasoning

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Global Sociocultural Responsibility

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Section 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES / Type of Outcome: Gen. Ed, Program,
Course / METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Students will demonstrate grammatical proficiency in written documents and oral discussion related to language development, guidance, organizational skills and the principles of child development. / Program
Course / Students will be assessed through the use of center observation tools, creation of parent brochures
Students will develop problem solving abilities by identifying and describing the principles of professionalism, community resources, interpersonal relation skills and career / Program
Course / Students will be assessed through lesson plans, short papers, or exams.
Section 6 (cont.)
LEARNING OUTCOMES / Type of Outcome: Gen. Ed, Program,
Course / METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Students will demonstrate the ability to plan and implement activities which support communication with families. / Program
Course / Students will be assessed through rubrics measuring standards for portfolio or resource file documenting state and federally mandated competencies.
Section 7
Name of Person Completing This Form: E Faye Wisner Date: 12/10/12