Early Childhood Education I

1. Early Childhood Education I Mrs. Jeannie Graffeo, CAGS Family and Consumer Science/EEC HHS- jgraffeo@hudson.k12.ma.us Help Sessions- Tuesdays 2:03-3:03

2. Early Childhood Education I Students seeking licensure in Early Education and Care (EEC) through the state of Massachusetts, will need to complete Child Growth and Development in grade 10, Early Childhood Education I in grade 11, and Early Childhood Education II in grade 12. Through the Early Childhood Education I and II courses, students will take part in classroom studies and an internship program. To prepare students to work in Early Childhood Care and Education, students will develop a foundation of knowledge of 3-5 year olds and have opportunities to share learning experiences with peers through classroom experiences as they also intern in the field. The internship program will be conducted in PK-K sites in the Hudson Public Schools and in preschool/daycare centers within the Hudson region that collaborate with the Hudson Public Schools. Licensed home day cares are not an option for students to seek their internship hours. Through the internship experience, students will work with children ages 3-5 years in order to complete their 150 hour requirement from the EEC. Students will need to provide their own transportation to the off-campus internship sites. By the end of the Early Childhood Education II course, students will need to complete their 150 hours requirement. Upon completion of the Early Childhood Education II course, graduation from Hudson High School, and completion of the EEC application, students will become State of Massachusetts Early Education and Care preschool Teacher Certified.

3. Early Childhood Education I Prerequisite: Students must have completed and passed Child Growth and Development, and must undergo a CORI background check. Can be taken with the permission of Early Childhood Instructor. This course is required for State of MA Early Education and Care teacher certification • Early Childhood Education I is a field study program offered to juniors who are planning on certification upon graduation. The concept of pre-school education and development of three to five year olds are studied in the classroom. Students will work in in PK-K sites in the Hudson Public Schools or in preschool/daycare centers within the Hudson region that collaborate with the Hudson Public Schools. Licensed home day cares are not an option for students to seek their internship hours. To prepare students to work in Early Childhood Care and Education, students will begin to develop a foundation of knowledge of 3-5 year olds and have opportunities to share learning experiences with peers through classroom experiences as they also intern in the field. The students will participate in routine care, play activities, and learn to plan and implement lesson plans that connect to state preschool guidelines and standards. The experiences with the 3-5 year old children will prepare students for employment as well as future parenthood. Students must be CORI for each work site. This course is the second of three needed to become State of Massachusetts Early Education and Care preschool Teacher Certified.

4. Early Childhood Education I STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: • Come to class on time, prepared, and ready to learn • Create a positive and supportive environment by: a. Demonstrating self-control b. Actively participating and demonstrating involvement, effort, and motivation c. Remaining on-task and following directions d. Demonstrating care and respect

5. Early Childhood Education I Bring the following materials to class daily: • Writing utensil • 3 ring binder • Loose leaf paper • Notebook for Writing Reflections (Loose papers will not be accepted)

6. Early Childhood Education I Other: 1. Cell phone/ Electronic Devices: Cell phones and electronic devices should be quiet and stored away during class. If the opportunity presents itself, the teacher may instruct students to use these devices for educational purposes.

7. Early Childhood Education I Other: 2. Absent: If a student is absent from class, he/she will be accountable for any missed work or assignments. Students are responsible for checking in with peers or teacher to ensure that he/she has met their academic responsibilities. If a student is absent on the day an assignment is due, students will be responsible for providing the assignment to the teacher the next school day (not class meeting day) he/she attends school. I am available in G109/Gpod region each day after-school to receive the assignments. Student handbook rules apply for other absent situations.

8. Early Childhood Education I Other: 3. Text book: Students will be issued a text book. The books will be the responsibility of the student. These texts should be covered and cared for to promote longevity. Books that are not well cared for will be replaced by the student and/or family. 4. Late assignments: For each school day (not class meeting day) an assignment is late: 1 school day late= Highest attainable grade= 90; 2 school days late= Highest attainable grade= 80; 3 + school days late= Assignment receives a failing grade

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10. Early Childhood Education II Classroom and Internship Responsibility: You will be evaluated on your ability to: • Be in self-control • Demonstrate active participation, effort, and motivation • Remain on-task • Demonstrate care and respect • Attend the site • Record monthly logged hours • Communicate with Mrs. Graffeo and Lead Teacher

11. Early Childhood Education I Internship Expectations and Responsibilities Your internship is a commitment between YOU and the children and teachers. Please remember that the daycares and schools have welcomed and are counting on YOU. It is a privilege for YOU to be part of their class.

12. Early Childhood Education I Internship Expectations and Responsibilities We expect you to be responsible by: • Attending • Attendance demonstrates your commitment and begins the foundation of trust and dependability. Keeping Communication • Maintaining supportive communication and collaboration is important to the success of the experience (Email, text, conference/meet, call)

13. Early Childhood Education I Internship Expectations and Responsibilities You should always uphold your commitment by attending your site. This class is not a study and all work needs to be completed at the site or after-school. Conferences can be scheduled in 10 min. blocks during the ECE I block; however attendance at the site is still required. Conferences can also be made after-school.

14. Early Childhood Education I Internship Expectations and Responsibilities In the event that you are unable to attend, you will contact the lead teacher/supervisor and then do the following: • Transportation issues: Community Service with Mrs. Graffeo or HHS educator • Not well enough to attend site: See nurse • Late: Check-in the office and then go to the internship. See Mrs. Graffeo later in the day so that she can check you in. • Dismissal: Report to Mrs. Graffeo then stay in the office

15. Early Childhood Education I Writing Reflections: Keep a notebook to reflect upon your learning in and out of class in regards to course content. You will need to write a minimum of 5 sentences for each reflection statement and have at minimum 2 entries a week. Students will need 8 entries a month and these will be collected at the 1st class meeting of the month. Possible topics may include: • Information from the text • Observations of infants, young children, and parents • Memories or thoughts of your family/friends and experiences

16. Early Childhood Education I * -10 for each school day late. After 3 or more days, the assignment receives a failing grade.

17. Early Childhood Education I Resume : Students will need to complete a resume to provide the lead teacher/supervisor and also provide one to me. Responses: Students will need to respond to interview questions orally from the lead teacher/supervisor and in writing with me.

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19. Early Childhood Education I Quizzes: There will be 5 quizzes to support your learning of course content and to help you recognize what you need to study for the exam. Quizzes will sometimes be grouped by units or on a particular unit. These will be announced.

20. Early Childhood Education I Bulletin Board Students will be create a bulletin board based on the preschool’s educational theme or current unit of study.

21. Early Childhood Education II In class assessments These will be issued during Terms 3 and 4. These may be individual or group responses that can be researched and prepared during class time.

22. Early Childhood Education I Mid-term Exam: The exam will be at the end of the semester and have a combination of multiple choice, matching, fill-in-the blank, short answer, and True/False. Final Exam: Create a learning tool for the children at your internship as a thank you for their welcoming you into their learning community.

23. Early Childhood Education I Final Exam Criteria Learning tool is an educational tool that supports the learning of preschoolers and culminates the internship experience. Presentation to the children and site is done with a level of sincerity and gratitude. Evidence containing a picture and 3-5 sentence reflection explaining why the tool supports PK students and culminates the intern’s experience Learning tool is an educational tool that supports the learning of preschoolers and culminates the internship experience. Evidence submitted lacks some of the criteria. Learning tool presented to the class; Evidence lacks most of the criteria Project presented to the class; Evidence not submitted

24. Early Childhood Education I Lesson Plans and Implementation • Develop 2 lesson plans to implement with young children • 1st in ELA • 2nd in Math Use www.mrsgraffeo.edublogs.org for more information • A copy of the plan is presented to the lead teacher and Mrs. Graffeo 1 week prior to implementation. • Following implementation, students self-assess using online rubric. Students email Mrs. Graffeo to schedule a 10 min. appointment to go over the lesson plan. *Plan may be observed and evaluated by peers and educators

25. Early Childhood Education I Lesson Plan Rubric available: www.mrsgraffeo.edublogs.org