Course Description
This course will focus on preparation for career success in the field of early childhood education. Emphasis will be placed on creating a professional e-Portfolio, developing an online profile via Linked In as well as a professional development growth plan. Students will analyze individual elements of GRIT, personal skills and traits, then incorporate that knowledge into the weekly coursework. (2 credits)
Prerequisite
- None
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:
- Develop an e-Portfolio for careers in ECE to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of NAEYC Standards for Educator Preparation and how standards relate to practice.
- Create a Linked In professional profile.
- Create a five-year professional development growth plan.
- Evaluate the professional and financial impact of working in various positions in the early childhood field.
- Write a Philosophy of Education and Vision statement.
General Education Outcomes (GEOs)
Please check the applicable GEOs for this course, if any, by outcomes at GEO Category Search, or by subject area at GEO Discipline Search.
Course Activities and Grading
Assignments | Points | Weight |
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Discussions (Weeks 1-5, 7@ 20 pts) | 140 | 25% |
Reflection Paper (Week 2, 100 points) | 100 | 10% |
Journal Entries (Weeks 1 & 3 @ 100 points) | 200 | 10% |
Philosophy of Education & Vision Statement (Week 2, 3 @ 100 points) | 200 | 10% |
Linked In Profile Development (Weeks 1-5, 5 @ 26 points) | 130 | 10% |
e-Portfolio Prep (Weeks 1-5, 5 @ 26 points) | 130 | 10% |
Final Project- e-Portfolio (Week 5, 100 points) | 100 | 25% |
Total | 1000 | 100% |
Required Textbooks
Available through Charter Oak's online bookstore
- Cawley, H.S, Daniels, J., Skelley, H.A., Watson-Thompson, O., & Wiltz, N.W. Developing and Presenting a Professional Portfolio in Early Childhood Education. 3rd Pearson Publishing, 2013. ISBN- 13: 9780132930383
- Duckworth, A. The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Scribner Publishing, 2016. ISBN: 9781501111112 (pbk) 978501111129 (ebook)
Course Schedule
Week | SLOs | Readings and Exercises | Assignments |
1 | 1,2 | Topic: Self-Discovery
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2 | 1,2,5 | Topic: Career Investigation
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3 | 1,2,5 | Topic: Professional Networking
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4 | 1,2,3,4 | Topic: Plan and Prep: Interviews, Negotiation, and Finances
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5 | 1,2 | Topic: A Career in ECE; Find Your Culture of GRIT
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COSC Accessibility Statement
Charter Oak State College encourages students with disabilities, including non-visible disabilities such as chronic diseases, learning disabilities, head injury, attention deficit/hyperactive disorder, or psychiatric disabilities, to discuss appropriate accommodations with the Office of Accessibility Services at OAS@charteroak.edu.
COSC Policies, Course Policies, Academic Support Services and Resources
Students are responsible for knowing all Charter Oak State College (COSC) institutional policies, course-specific policies, procedures, and available academic support services and resources. Please see COSC Policies for COSC institutional policies, and see also specific policies related to this course. See COSC Resources for information regarding available academic support services and resources.