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ECE 131: Introduction to Early Childhood Education

This document outlines the expectations for this course from week to week.

Content: This column refers to the Lesson Plans and activities (quizzes, discussions, and/or assignments) located in the Lessons section in Blackboard.

Other Due Dates: This column outlines additional work (special assignments, projects, interviews, etc...)

Graded material is posted below in RED.

Schedule Content Information Special Assignments
Week 1

Begins Monday May 23
Graded work is due Sunday May 29

  • Lesson ZERO
    • Lesson ZERO Discussion A
    • Lesson ZERO Quiz
    • Lesson ZERO Assignment
    • Lesson ZERO Discussion B
    • Lesson ZERO Discussion C

 
Week 2

Begins Monday May 30
Graded work is due Sunday June 5

  • Lesson 1: What is my Role?
    • Lesson 1 Assignment
  • Lesson 2: Reflective Journaling
    • Lesson 2 Assignment A (Begin Journeling)
    • Lesson 2 Assignment B
  
Week 3

Begins Monday June 6
Graded work is due Sunday June 12

  • CLASS MEETING ON JUNE 7
  • Lesson 3: Goal Setting
    • Lesson 3 Assignment
  • Lesson 4: The "S" in STEM - Science in Early Childhood
    • Lesson 4 Quiz
  
Week 4

Begins Monday June 13
Graded work is due Sunday June 19

  • Lesson 4: The "S" in STEM - Science in Early Childhood (continued)
    • Lesson 4 Assignment - Part 1
    • Lesson 4 Assignment - Part 2
  
Week 5

Begins Monday June 20
Graded work is due Sunday June 26

  • Lesson 5: Code of Ethical Conduct
    • Lesson 5 Quiz
  • Lesson 6: The "T" in STEM - Technology in Early Childhood
    • Lesson 6 Quiz
  
Week 6

Begins Monday June 27
Graded work is due Sunday July 3

  • CLASS MEETING ON JUNE 29
  • We will begin work on Lesson 7 so bring your laptops!
  • Also, start planning for Lessons 10 and 12
  • Lesson 6: The "T" in STEM - Technology in Early Childhood (continued)
    • Lesson 6 Assignment - Part 1
    • Lesson 6 Assignment - Part 2
  • Lesson 7: Mid-Semester Check In
    • Lesson 7 Assignment A - Mid Term
    • Lesson 7 Assignment B - Mid Term
    • Lesson 7 Assignment C
 Teamwork Special Assignment - Parts I and II due by July 3
Week 7

Begins Monday July 4
Graded work is due Sunday July 10

  • Lesson 8: Curriculum Meetings (read and review)
  • Lesson 9: The "E" in STEM - Engineering in Early Childhood (read and review)

Critical Thinking Special Assignment - Part I due by July 10.
Week 8

Begins Monday July 11
Graded work is due Sunday July 17

  • Lesson 9: The "E" in STEM - Engineering in Early Childhood
    • Lesson 9 Quiz
    • Lesson 9 Assignment - Part 1
    • Lesson 9 Assignment - Part 2
  • Lesson 12: IEP/IFSP Meeting
    • Schedule and Complete Lesson 12 Assignment

Critical Thinking Special Assignment Part II due by July 17.
Week 9

Begins Monday July 18
Graded work is due Sunday July 24

  • CLASS MEETING JULY 19
  • Lesson 10: Parent Teacher Conference (read and review)
  • Lesson 11: The "M" in STEM - Math in Early Childhood (read and review)

 
Week 10

Begins Monday July 25
Graded work is due Sunday July 31

  • Lesson 13: Professional Portfolios (read and review)
  • Lesson 8: Curriculum Meetings
    • Lesson 8 Assignment

Teamwork Special Assignment - Part III due by July 31.
Week 11

Begins Monday August 1
Graded work is due Sunday August 7

  • Lesson 10: Parent Teacher Conference
    • Lesson 10 Assignment
  • Lesson 11: The "M" in STEM - Math in Early Childhood
    • Lesson 11 Quiz
    • Lesson 11 Assignment - Part 1
    • Lesson 11 Assignment - Part 2

 
Week 12

Begins Monday August 8
Graded work is due Sunday August 14

  • Lesson 13: Professional Portfolios
    • Lesson 13 Assignment - Portfolio
  • Lesson 14: Wrap Up and Final Reflection
    • Lesson 14 Assignment A - Final
    • Lesson 14 Assignment B - Final
    • Lesson 14 Assignment C - Final Reflection