First Course SessionCLDDV-101

Principles & Practices of Teaching Young Children

Professor: Pam Guerra-SchmidtProfessor: Pam Guerra-Schmidt

Syllabus• Welcome to CLDDV 101Welcome to CLDDV 101• Introduction to Early Childhood Studies Introduction to Early Childhood Studies • Spring 2012, Section 1366Spring 2012, Section 1366• Wednesday Evenings, 6:00-9:05 PMWednesday Evenings, 6:00-9:05 PM• Muir Hall, Room 163Muir Hall, Room 163

• ProfessorProfessor• Pam Guerra-SchmidtPam Guerra-Schmidt• Office PhoneOffice Phone• (209) 575-6345(209) 575-6345• FAXFAX• (209) 575-6989(209) 575-6989•   • Required Text to PurchaseRequired Text to Purchase• Editors: Editors: Copple and BredecampCopple and Bredecamp• Title: Title: Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs, Serv ing Children from Birth through Age 8Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs, Serv ing Children from Birth through Age 8• Supplemental ReadingsSupplemental Readings• (Posted on Ins tructor Web Site)(Posted on Ins tructor Web Site)• Guides to Speech & ActionGuides to Speech & Action• Journal Artic les & PowerPoint Lectures on Educational PhilosophiesJournal Artic les & PowerPoint Lectures on Educational Philosophies• Journal Artic le(s) & PowerPoint Lectures on Adult Learning Sty lesJournal Artic le(s) & PowerPoint Lectures on Adult Learning Sty les• Journal Artic le(s) & PowerPoint Lectures on Pos itive Disc iplineJournal Artic le(s) & PowerPoint Lectures on Pos itive Disc ipline• Required SuppliesRequired Supplies• Number 2 pencil with eraserNumber 2 pencil with eraser                 Scantron Form 882 E (Package of 3) Scantron Form 882 E (Package of 3) • Keep scantrons in a place where they will not become bent or damaged. All quizzes, mid-term exam, and final exam are done on a scantron.Keep scantrons in a place where they will not become bent or damaged. All quizzes, mid-term exam, and final exam are done on a scantron.                 Three Hole Paper Folder (for portfolio)Three Hole Paper Folder (for portfolio)                 Five Tabbed Div iders (for portfolio)Five Tabbed Div iders (for portfolio)                 Print your most current transcript BEFORE signing up for the next semester’s courses.Print your most current transcript BEFORE signing up for the next semester’s courses.• Required TB clearanceRequired TB clearance• Copy of TB c learance more recent than February 2012 is due by January 25 or student will be dropped from course. Copy of TB c learance more recent than February 2012 is due by January 25 or student will be dropped from course. • Copy must inc lude date of tes t and date read.Copy must inc lude date of tes t and date read.• Is copy of TB c learance dated more recent than February 2011 already on file in Child Development Office? If yes, jus t submit a paper stating this to professor by January 25.Is copy of TB c learance dated more recent than February 2011 already on file in Child Development Office? If yes, jus t submit a paper stating this to professor by January 25.• Health Services:Health Services: No charge at MJC Health Serv ices; must be tested on either a Monday or Tuesday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM; student must return later in week for test to be read at Health Center. Students may utilize serv ices from personal physic ian or County Health Department. No charge at MJC Health Serv ices; must be tested on either a Monday or Tuesday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM; student must return later in week for test to be read at Health Center. Students may utilize serv ices from personal physic ian or County Health Department.o East Campus: East Campus: (209) 575-6037, Morris Memorial Building 108(209) 575-6037, Morris Memorial Building 108o West Campus: West Campus: (209) 575-6360, Yosemite Hall 114(209) 575-6360, Yosemite Hall 114• Required Internet AccessRequired Internet Access• Use of Blackboard will be utilized for maintaining points for each ass ignment along with posting mid-term and end-of-term points and grades. Class resources and assignments will be posted on professor web s ite; please check frequently – at least once a week. All assignments will be turned in as word processed (typed) paper copies in class. Use of Blackboard will be utilized for maintaining points for each ass ignment along with posting mid-term and end-of-term points and grades. Class resources and assignments will be posted on professor web s ite; please check frequently – at least once a week. All assignments will be turned in as word processed (typed) paper copies in class. •   • Any assignment submitted through Blackboard on or before the due date and up to seven days after the due date will receive a 20% deduction in possible points .Any assignment submitted through Blackboard on or before the due date and up to seven days after the due date will receive a 20% deduction in possible points .•   • East Campus Computer Labs:East Campus Computer Labs:           Center for Learning Ass is tance (CLA)Center for Learning Ass is tance (CLA) Founders Hall 105, (209) 575-6475Founders Hall 105, (209) 575-6475       Library Computer Lab North Reading Room, Library 116 (209) 575-6230Library Computer Lab North Reading Room, Library 116 (209) 575-6230           Tutoring Center, Library Basement Room 10, (209) 575-6839 Tutoring Center, Library Basement Room 10, (209) 575-6839           Writing CenterWriting Center ,, Founder’s Hall 224, (209) 575-6682 Founder’s Hall 224, (209) 575-6682•   • West Campus Computer Labs:West Campus Computer Labs:       Center for Learning Ass is tance (CLA)Center for Learning Ass is tance (CLA) Sierra Hall 214 (209) 575-7847Sierra Hall 214 (209) 575-7847       Tutoring Center, Yosemite Hall, 118, (209) 575-7731Tutoring Center, Yosemite Hall, 118, (209) 575-7731       Writing CenterWriting Center Sierra Hall 214, (209) 575-7847 Sierra Hall 214, (209) 575-7847 •   • Please note: Computer Labs open Fall & Spring Semesters ONLY. Internet-access ible computer s tations are available to s tudents to assist with coursework. Assistants are available at all times. Qualified s taff are available to ass is t s tudents with Microsoft Office software applications.Please note: Computer Labs open Fall & Spring Semesters ONLY. Internet-access ible computer s tations are available to s tudents to assist with coursework. Assistants are available at all times. Qualified s taff are available to ass is t s tudents with Microsoft Office software applications.•   • County librariesCounty libraries have free computer/Internet access. have free computer/Internet access.•   • Online Help DeskOnline Help Desk (Computer Questions inc luding those assoc iated with utiliz ing Blackboard) (209) 575-7800 or (209) 575-7900 (Computer Questions inc luding those assoc iated with utiliz ing Blackboard) (209) 575-7800 or (209) 575-7900•   • Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives• 1. Utilize observational techniques to explore and adapt educational env ironments and assess their1. Utilize observational techniques to explore and adapt educational env ironments and assess their• effec tiveness. effec tiveness. • 2.2.               Identify the historical roots of early childhood education. Identify the historical roots of early childhood education. • 3.3.               Lis t different program types, delivery systems, and licensing and regulation s truc tures in earlyLis t different program types, delivery systems, and licensing and regulation s truc tures in early• childhood and intervention program settings. childhood and intervention program settings. • 4.4.               Demonstrate awareness of developmental ages and s tages. Demonstrate awareness of developmental ages and s tages. • 5.5.               Define developmentally , culturally and linguis tically appropriate practice for the typically orDefine developmentally , culturally and linguis tically appropriate practice for the typically or• atypically developing child. atypically developing child. • 6. Describe why access to play is important for all children and ways of us ing a play-based6. Describe why access to play is important for all children and ways of us ing a play-based• curriculum as a vehic le for developing sk ills , dispos itions, and knowledge. curriculum as a vehic le for developing sk ills , dispos itions, and knowledge. • 7. Describe adaptations (programmatic, curricular and env ironmental s trategies) needed to support7. Describe adaptations (programmatic, curricular and env ironmental s trategies) needed to support• children with diverse abilities and characteristics . children with diverse abilities and characteristics . • 8. Identify and compare effec tive policies , practices, and environments in early childhood and8. Identify and compare effec tive policies , practices, and environments in early childhood and• intervention program settings. intervention program settings. • 9. Describe the characteris tics of effec tive relationships and interactions between early childhood9. Describe the characteris tics of effec tive relationships and interactions between early childhood• professionals including interventionis ts , children, families, and colleagues, and examine theprofessionals including interventionis ts , children, families, and colleagues, and examine the• importance of collaboration. importance of collaboration. • 10. Describe the relationship of observation, planning, implementation, and assessment in effec tive10. Describe the relationship of observation, planning, implementation, and assessment in effec tive• programming. programming. • 11. Identify princ iples and practices promoting pos itive c lassroom guidance, communication, and11. Identify princ iples and practices promoting pos itive c lassroom guidance, communication, and• problem solv ing skills . problem solv ing skills . • 12. Develop s trategies to maintain communication and access with English language learning12. Develop s trategies to maintain communication and access with English language learning• families and children. families and children. • 13.13.       Explain child development as a profess ion, inc luding ethics , and profess ional organizations.Explain child development as a profess ion, inc luding ethics , and profess ional organizations.• 14.14.       Compare and contrast theoretical perspectives. Compare and contrast theoretical perspectives. • 15.15.       Develop a profess ional philosophy. Develop a profess ional philosophy. • 16.16.       Demonstrate a professional commitment to confidentiality and the need for a safe, secure, andDemonstrate a professional commitment to confidentiality and the need for a safe, secure, and• nurturing environment for the child and family . nurturing environment for the child and family . • 17. Demonstrate process of curr iculum development for young children with disabilities or other17. Demonstrate process of curr iculum development for young children with disabilities or other• spec ial needs. spec ial needs. •   • Student Learning Outcome:Student Learning Outcome: By the end of the semester, each student will demonstrate an ability to make connections between philosophies, c lassroom models, and developmentally appropriate practice while constructing a v is ion of education and being an early childhood educator.By the end of the semester, each student will demonstrate an ability to make connections between philosophies, c lassroom models, and developmentally appropriate practice while constructing a v is ion of education and being an early childhood educator. •   • Assessment:Assessment: After lecture, text, media presentations, guest speakers , discuss ion, and group activ ities , each s tudentAfter lecture, text, media presentations, guest speakers , discuss ion, and group activ ities , each s tudent will write a philosophy s tatement.will write a philosophy s tatement.•   • Extra Credit Assignments (due within 7 days of activity/assignment)Extra Credit Assignments (due within 7 days of activity/assignment)• The The maximummaximum amount of ex tra credit that can be earned is approximately 2% of the total points offered. Extra credit is not a guaranteed offering of this course and is ass igned randomly when offered. Students are welcome to explore any formal presentations offered in the community that relate to the course objectives and share the information with the professor for poss ible cons ideration; ac tivity must be open to all students in this c lass. amount of ex tra credit that can be earned is approximately 2% of the total points offered. Extra credit is not a guaranteed offering of this course and is ass igned randomly when offered. Students are welcome to explore any formal presentations offered in the community that relate to the course objectives and share the information with the professor for poss ible cons ideration; ac tivity must be open to all students in this c lass. Late ass ignments are Late ass ignments are not not accepted for extra credit regardless of the reason. If c lass was missed when the extra credit ass ignment was offered, additional time is not granted to complete the assignment.accepted for extra credit regardless of the reason. If c lass was missed when the extra credit ass ignment was offered, additional time is not granted to complete the assignment.•   • When attending a presentation or activ ity , s tudents must turn in a paper with the date, time arr ived, time departed, name of presentation, location of the presentation or activity , name of the presenter or ac tiv ity organizer, topic of the presentation or ac tiv ity , and two paragraphs on what you learned from the presentation or ac tivity . All ex tra credit ass ignments must be word processed (type written.)When attending a presentation or activ ity , s tudents must turn in a paper with the date, time arr ived, time departed, name of presentation, location of the presentation or activity , name of the presenter or ac tiv ity organizer, topic of the presentation or ac tiv ity , and two paragraphs on what you learned from the presentation or ac tivity . All ex tra credit ass ignments must be word processed (type written.)•   • Students can receive extra credit for utiliz ing the Writing Center. See section title, ‘Students can receive extra credit for utiliz ing the Writing Center. See section title, ‘ Recommendation for Student Success ’ Recommendation for Student Success ’ for details .for details .•   • Final ExamFinal Exam• Each s tudent is required to take the final exam regardless of the grade earned up to that point in the course. Any s tudent who does not attend the final exam will receive an “F” grade in the course. Late work is not accepted for the final exam.Each s tudent is required to take the final exam regardless of the grade earned up to that point in the course. Any s tudent who does not attend the final exam will receive an “F” grade in the course. Late work is not accepted for the final exam.• • Exception: In the event of an emergency where the s tudent cannot be present for the final exam, the student must call Exception: In the event of an emergency where the s tudent cannot be present for the final exam, the student must call beforebefore the final exam, regardless of the reason, to set up a time within 24 hours ( if poss ible) to complete the final exam. If the s tudent is not able to call the final exam, regardless of the reason, to set up a time within 24 hours ( if poss ible) to complete the final exam. If the s tudent is not able to call beforebefore the final exam, it is acceptable for a friend or family member to call the final exam, it is acceptable for a friend or family member to call beforebefore the final exam. MJC does allow for an incomplete to be awarded to a student in the event of an emergency at the end of the semester. the final exam. MJC does allow for an incomplete to be awarded to a student in the event of an emergency at the end of the semester.•   • GradingGrading• Final grade is a total of all points earned. It is in the best interest of your grade to attempt and submit each ass ignment. (90% of total points poss ible is an “A”; 80% of total points poss ible is a “B”; 70% of total points poss ible is a “C”; 60% of total points poss ible is a “D”; and 50% or less of total points poss ible is an “F.” Final grade is a total of all points earned. It is in the best interest of your grade to attempt and submit each ass ignment. (90% of total points poss ible is an “A”; 80% of total points poss ible is a “B”; 70% of total points poss ible is a “C”; 60% of total points poss ible is a “D”; and 50% or less of total points poss ible is an “F.” • IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Keep all of your returned papers, quizzes, and tes ts until a grade is posted on your s tudent record on PiratesNet. By tally ing your points from each graded ass ignment, you can track your own grade.Keep all of your returned papers, quizzes, and tes ts until a grade is posted on your s tudent record on PiratesNet. By tally ing your points from each graded ass ignment, you can track your own grade.• Child Development majors are required to pass this course with a “C” grade or better to use the course for graduation, certificates, and the Child Development State permits .Child Development majors are required to pass this course with a “C” grade or better to use the course for graduation, certificates, and the Child Development State permits .•   • Holidays Holidays • There are currently no scheduled holidays on Wednesday evenings.There are currently no scheduled holidays on Wednesday evenings.•   • Late WorkLate Work• All ass ignments in this course except for the final exam and the weekly quizzes are accepted up to 7 days late. Work that is accepted late receives a 20% reduction in points regardless of the reason. Exception: Late points are not deducted, if you have a doctor’s note referencing your ill health s tating that you could not be in class on the day the ass ignment was due. Late work is not accepted after the final c lass session. All ass ignments in this course except for the final exam and the weekly quizzes are accepted up to 7 days late. Work that is accepted late receives a 20% reduction in points regardless of the reason. Exception: Late points are not deducted, if you have a doctor’s note referencing your ill health s tating that you could not be in class on the day the ass ignment was due. Late work is not accepted after the final c lass session. •   • Note: If the seven-day late grace period falls on a holiday and the college is c losed, then the late grace period is ex tended to the next c lass session. Note: If the seven-day late grace period falls on a holiday and the college is c losed, then the late grace period is ex tended to the next c lass session. • Make-up Testing for Mid-term and End-term ExamsMake-up Testing for Mid-term and End-term Exams• To be eligible to make-up an exam, student must contact professor To be eligible to make-up an exam, student must contact professor BEFOREBEFORE 6:00 PM 6:00 PM on day of exam and leave message on either voice mail or email. In this message c learly s tate the day and time you want to meet during the professor’s regularly scheduled office hours ; the day and time must be set before the exams are passed back to students the following week. Exception: if the student s tates in the phone call that s /he will be prov iding a doctor’s note referenc ing his /her ill health s tating that s/he could not be in c lass on the day the exam was given or the week after the exam was given. In this s ituation, then the exams will be handed back to the c lass approx imately two weeks after it is administered. on day of exam and leave message on either voice mail or email. In this message c learly s tate the day and time you want to meet during the professor’s regularly scheduled office hours ; the day and time must be set before the exams are passed back to students the following week. Exception: if the student s tates in the phone call that s /he will be prov iding a doctor’s note referenc ing his /her ill health s tating that s/he could not be in c lass on the day the exam was given or the week after the exam was given. In this s ituation, then the exams will be handed back to the c lass approx imately two weeks after it is administered. •   • Weekly Quizzes may NOT be made-up if missedWeekly Quizzes may NOT be made-up if missed• Approx imately 10 of the 16 weeks, one quiz will be given during the class sess ion; each quiz is approx imately 5 points . After the tenth week of the semester and in order to accommodate s tudents who have missed only three class sess ions, three additional quizzes will be fac ilitated during the class sess ion. All students are eligible to take the additional three quizzesApprox imately 10 of the 16 weeks, one quiz will be given during the class sess ion; each quiz is approx imately 5 points . After the tenth week of the semester and in order to accommodate s tudents who have missed only three class sess ions, three additional quizzes will be fac ilitated during the class sess ion. All students are eligible to take the additional three quizzes•   • Observational Sites Observational Sites • Observational ass ignments for this course Observational ass ignments for this course MUSTMUST be done in a licensed center-based children’s program with preschool aged children (3-5 years of age) who are exhibit typical development. The c lassroom must have at least 14 children enrolled. be done in a licensed center-based children’s program with preschool aged children (3-5 years of age) who are exhibit typical development. The c lassroom must have at least 14 children enrolled. •   • Observations must be completed during the preschool session and not during the before or after school care.Observations must be completed during the preschool session and not during the before or after school care.• The following are The following are NOTNOT acceptable as observation s ites : spec ial education c lassrooms, family child care homes, faith based nursery programs, family events , or play dates. acceptable as observation s ites : spec ial education c lassrooms, family child care homes, faith based nursery programs, family events , or play dates. •   • Please do Please do NOTNOT observe children with atypical development.observe children with atypical development.•   • Participation PolicyParticipation Policy• Students are expected to attend all c lass sess ions while arr iv ing on time and s tay ing for the duration of the c lass session. Students who miss more than three class sess ions or the combined time of three class sess ions due to absences, late arr ivals , or early departures will be dropped from the c lass. Students are expected to attend all c lass sess ions while arr iv ing on time and s tay ing for the duration of the c lass session. Students who miss more than three class sess ions or the combined time of three class sess ions due to absences, late arr ivals , or early departures will be dropped from the c lass. • Research suggests that s tudents who attend c lass are more successful than students who do not attend! Research suggests that s tudents who attend c lass are more successful than students who do not attend! Class partic ipation is a cruc ial component of this course. It is s trongly encouraged that each s tudent connects with at least one other s tudent in the course to exchange phone numbers and/or email addresses. In the event that a student misses a c lass sess ion, it is most helpful to contact another s tudent from this c lass to discuss the missed c lass session along with meeting with the professor during office hours . Class partic ipation is a cruc ial component of this course. It is s trongly encouraged that each s tudent connects with at least one other s tudent in the course to exchange phone numbers and/or email addresses. In the event that a student misses a c lass sess ion, it is most helpful to contact another s tudent from this c lass to discuss the missed c lass session along with meeting with the professor during office hours . •   • QUIZZESQUIZZES• EXPLANATION HERE TYPICAL 5 POINTS A QUIZ BUT OCCASIONALLY WILL GIVE 10 POINTS AND THAT IS A BONUS FOR THAT EVENING’S CLASSEXPLANATION HERE TYPICAL 5 POINTS A QUIZ BUT OCCASIONALLY WILL GIVE 10 POINTS AND THAT IS A BONUS FOR THAT EVENING’S CLASS•   •   • Student Conduct/Academic EthicsStudent Conduct/Academic Ethics• Students are held accountable for Modesto Junior College’s Student Code of Conduct. code. Students are held accountable for Modesto Junior College’s Student Code of Conduct. code. •   • In this course, students are expected to share ideas, suggestions, resources and information, and are expected to work together cooperatively and respectfully in a group format to complete tasks. One c lass goal inc ludes the creation of a safe, nurturing env ironment where a sense of a caring and supportive community is felt throughout the semester. Respectful attentiveness (s tay ing awake) is expected.In this course, students are expected to share ideas, suggestions, resources and information, and are expected to work together cooperatively and respectfully in a group format to complete tasks. One c lass goal inc ludes the creation of a safe, nurturing env ironment where a sense of a caring and supportive community is felt throughout the semester. Respectful attentiveness (s tay ing awake) is expected. •   • Cell Phones: Cell Phones: Please turn off cell phones and pagers ; if you forget to turn off your cell phone and it rings, please promptly turn it off. Please turn off cell phones and pagers ; if you forget to turn off your cell phone and it rings, please promptly turn it off. If you have a poss ible family emergency, inform the professor and then please sit in the front row of the course, put your phone on silent mode, and leave the room to answer it; if all seats in front row are filled, please share with professor to select another location. Students who are not s itting in the front row and who have cell phones out of backpacks/purses will be excused for one c lass session; students excused for us ing a cell phone in the c lass are required to discuss and agree to the cell phone policy with the professor before returning to the next c lass sess ion.If you have a poss ible family emergency, inform the professor and then please sit in the front row of the course, put your phone on silent mode, and leave the room to answer it; if all seats in front row are filled, please share with professor to select another location. Students who are not s itting in the front row and who have cell phones out of backpacks/purses will be excused for one c lass session; students excused for us ing a cell phone in the c lass are required to discuss and agree to the cell phone policy with the professor before returning to the next c lass sess ion.•   • Computers: Computers: Students us ing laptops are required to sit in the front row; computers may only be utilized for note tak ing in this course. Students who are us ing the laptop for other purposes other than note tak ing will be excused for one class sess ion; students excused for us ing a computer for other purposes than note tak ing in the c lass are required to discuss and agree to the computer policy with the professor before returning to the next c lass sess ion. Students us ing laptops are required to sit in the front row; computers may only be utilized for note tak ing in this course. Students who are us ing the laptop for other purposes other than note tak ing will be excused for one class sess ion; students excused for us ing a computer for other purposes than note tak ing in the c lass are required to discuss and agree to the computer policy with the professor before returning to the next c lass sess ion.•   • Sharing Stories: Sharing Stories: Students are encouraged to share only one story about family , friends, teaching, etc. during the course of a lecture. Questions are encouraged; if you find that you have lots of questions during lec ture, you are encouraged to send the questions through email, phone, or schedule time during office hours . Students are encouraged to share only one story about family , friends, teaching, etc. during the course of a lecture. Questions are encouraged; if you find that you have lots of questions during lec ture, you are encouraged to send the questions through email, phone, or schedule time during office hours . •   • Cheating and plagiarism will result in an “F” grade on that spec ific ass ignment. This will apply to all persons involved. Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of dishonest,Cheating and plagiarism will result in an “F” grade on that spec ific ass ignment. This will apply to all persons involved. Cheating is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of dishonest, deceptive or fraudulent means. deceptive or fraudulent means. •   • Plagiarism is representing the work of someone else as your own and submitting it to fulfill academic requirements. Please write all of the papers in your own words. If you copy parts of sentences or whole sentences without quotes and without citing the source, the paper will receive 0 (zero) points . A thesaurus may be helpful while finding new words to paraphrase what has been s tated in the artic le or tex t. Please c ite work that you want to quote; see professor or a librarian at MJC for acceptable guidelines for citing work.Plagiarism is representing the work of someone else as your own and submitting it to fulfill academic requirements. Please write all of the papers in your own words. If you copy parts of sentences or whole sentences without quotes and without citing the source, the paper will receive 0 (zero) points . A thesaurus may be helpful while finding new words to paraphrase what has been s tated in the artic le or tex t. Please c ite work that you want to quote; see professor or a librarian at MJC for acceptable guidelines for citing work.•   • My role, as your professor in this class, is to prov ide a theoretical framework, activ ities , and ass ignments for you, the s tudents , as you increase your ability to become critical thinkers while developing unders tanding, knowledge, and skills . I look forward to the discussion and feedback we will share. In addition, I encourage you to see your colleagues and classmates as valuable resources for your learning. My role, as your professor in this class, is to prov ide a theoretical framework, activ ities , and ass ignments for you, the s tudents , as you increase your ability to become critical thinkers while developing unders tanding, knowledge, and skills . I look forward to the discussion and feedback we will share. In addition, I encourage you to see your colleagues and classmates as valuable resources for your learning. •   • Student Success/Support ServicesStudent Success/Support Services• Accommodating and supporting the needs of each student as an individual, so that the student successfully completes the course is an important goal. It is the student's responsibility to communicate these needs to the professor. Please make contact as often as needed in order to have your questions, concerns, and suggestions addressed utilizing e-mail, phone, office hours, and/or a meeting may be scheduled with the professor. Accommodating and supporting the needs of each student as an individual, so that the student successfully completes the course is an important goal. It is the student's responsibility to communicate these needs to the professor. Please make contact as often as needed in order to have your questions, concerns, and suggestions addressed utilizing e-mail, phone, office hours, and/or a meeting may be scheduled with the professor. •   • Please provide letters of accommodations from Disability Services within the first week of the course.Please provide letters of accommodations from Disability Services within the first week of the course.•   • Getting through college takes a lot more than just s tudy ing. MJC offer tools and success strategies to ensure you make a seamless trans ition to college life. From study sk ills and tutoring to health services and counseling, our services will help ensure nothing gets between you and your educational goals!Getting through college takes a lot more than just s tudy ing. MJC offer tools and success strategies to ensure you make a seamless trans ition to college life. From study sk ills and tutoring to health services and counseling, our services will help ensure nothing gets between you and your educational goals!•   • You can explore other resources available to you by v is iting the MJC Website, Student Serv ices, See Web page - You can explore other resources available to you by v is iting the MJC Website, Student Serv ices, See Web page - http://http:// mjcmjc ..eduedu //•   • Modesto Junior College offers the following resources to support student success:Modesto Junior College offers the following resources to support student success:•   • 1.1.             CLDDV-48/Fundamental Skills Child Development MajorsCLDDV-48/Fundamental Skills Child Development Majors This course prov ides support for writing ass ignments in child development courses. See instructor by second week of the semester for help to enroll in this course or contact the ins tructor, Sheila Rogers at This course prov ides support for writing ass ignments in child development courses. See instructor by second week of the semester for help to enroll in this course or contact the ins tructor, Sheila Rogers at rogerssrogerss @@ mjcmjc ..eduedu or at PiratesNet enroll or add name to wait list; if wait listed show up on time to first class session (Spring: CLDDV-48A, Section 2910, West Campus, Muir Hall, Room 155, Thursdays, 10:05 AM – 12:10 PM, January 26 – March 15) or at PiratesNet enroll or add name to wait list; if wait listed show up on time to first class session (Spring: CLDDV-48A, Section 2910, West Campus, Muir Hall, Room 155, Thursdays, 10:05 AM – 12:10 PM, January 26 – March 15)• 2.2.             California Early Childhood Mentoring ProgramCalifornia Early Childhood Mentoring Program is fac ilitated through MJC’s Child Development Department. A mentor can prov ide week ly support to students for assignments and for help in work ing with children. Please see professor for a referral. is fac ilitated through MJC’s Child Development Department. A mentor can prov ide week ly support to students for assignments and for help in work ing with children. Please see professor for a referral.• 3.3.             Center for Learning Assistance (CLA)Center for Learning Assistance (CLA) East: Founders Hall Rm. 105 (209) 575-6475; West: Sierra Hall 214. (209) 575-7847 Open Labs - The CLA provides reading, writing, and grammar ass is tance with self-paced computer modules that support Literature and Language Arts courses.  An open computer lab for completing assignments and study ing is available. East: Founders Hall Rm. 105 (209) 575-6475; West: Sierra Hall 214. (209) 575-7847 Open Labs - The CLA provides reading, writing, and grammar ass is tance with self-paced computer modules that support Literature and Language Arts courses.  An open computer lab for completing assignments and study ing is available. See Web pageSee Web page ..• 4.4.             Child Development Training Consortium Child Development Training Consortium (( CDTC) CDTC) Book loan and tuition reimbursement. Do you work in a licensed program with children Book loan and tuition reimbursement. Do you work in a licensed program with children ages 0-5,ages 0-5, k indergarten, before/after school or off-track care? Are you a licensed day care prov ider? Do you provide child care in an adult education setting, at a private school s ite, in a fac ility where parents are on-s ite or a co-op? All of the above qualify you to become a Partic ipant in our Child Development Training Consortium grant. CDTC Profile to be completed by firs t month of semester- k indergarten, before/after school or off-track care? Are you a licensed day care prov ider? Do you provide child care in an adult education setting, at a private school s ite, in a fac ility where parents are on-s ite or a co-op? All of the above qualify you to become a Partic ipant in our Child Development Training Consortium grant. CDTC Profile to be completed by firs t month of semester- DUE BY FEBRUARY 13. DUE BY FEBRUARY 13. . See Web page to fill out . See Web page to fill out Partic ipant Profile http://www.Partic ipant Profile http://www. mjcmjc ..eduedu /prospective/programs//prospective/programs/ fcsfcs //childdevelopmentchilddevelopment //cdtccdtc .html .html • 5.5.             Child Development Training Consortium Child Development Training Consortium (( CDTC) CDTC) Permit Application Stipends and Live Scan Reimbursement funds are available. Permit forms are available online. See Web page - Permit Application Stipends and Live Scan Reimbursement funds are available. Permit forms are available online. See Web page - Child Development Permit StipendsChild Development Permit Stipends http://www.childdevelopment.org/cs/cdtc/print/htdocs/services_permit.htmhttp://www.childdevelopment.org/cs/cdtc/print/htdocs/services_permit.htm• 6.6.             Counseling Center Counseling Center East:East: Morris Memorial Rm. 103 (209) 575-6080 Counselors prov ide help to transfer and non-transfer s tudents with academic, career, and personal counseling. If you have 15 or more units you must have an Educational Plan in place. Don’t have one? Call the Counseling Center to schedule an Educational Planning session with a counselor or enroll in a Guidance course. If you are a prospective s tudent who needs help, s top by the Counseling Center to find out how you can get s tarted at MJC. Morris Memorial Rm. 103 (209) 575-6080 Counselors prov ide help to transfer and non-transfer s tudents with academic, career, and personal counseling. If you have 15 or more units you must have an Educational Plan in place. Don’t have one? Call the Counseling Center to schedule an Educational Planning session with a counselor or enroll in a Guidance course. If you are a prospective s tudent who needs help, s top by the Counseling Center to find out how you can get s tarted at MJC. See Web pageSee Web page ..• 3.3.             Disability Support Programs & Disability Support Programs & Serv ices (DSPS) (209) 575-6225 or 575-6296 TTY: 575-6863; East - Journalism Bldg., Room 152. Counseling, academic advisement, educational and career planning. Ass is tance with accommodations, learning disability assessment, accommodated testing, high tech/resource labs with adaptive equipment, magnification machines, reading screens and ass is tance with alternate media requests . Serv ices (DSPS) (209) 575-6225 or 575-6296 TTY: 575-6863; East - Journalism Bldg., Room 152. Counseling, academic advisement, educational and career planning. Ass is tance with accommodations, learning disability assessment, accommodated testing, high tech/resource labs with adaptive equipment, magnification machines, reading screens and ass is tance with alternate media requests . See Web pageSee Web page ..• 4.4.             Emergency Locator ServiceEmergency Locator Service (209) 575-6700 If you have children; elderly parents or another s ituation that someone may need to contact you, you must have a form on file in the Student Development Office in order for s taff to contact you. New forms are required every semester. (209) 575-6700 If you have children; elderly parents or another s ituation that someone may need to contact you, you must have a form on file in the Student Development Office in order for s taff to contact you. New forms are required every semester.• 5.5.             Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)/ Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)/ Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) (209) 575-6251 East: Morris Memorial Rm. 112 Counseling, academic adv isement, educational and career planning, economic and academic support serv ices for economically and educationally disadvantaged s tudents . The CARE Program for s ingle parent/TANF rec ipients. (209) 575-6251 East: Morris Memorial Rm. 112 Counseling, academic adv isement, educational and career planning, economic and academic support serv ices for economically and educationally disadvantaged s tudents . The CARE Program for s ingle parent/TANF rec ipients. See Web pageSee Web page ..• 6.6.             LibraryLibrary Recorded Message hours /information: Recorded Message hours /information: (209) 575-6868(209) 575-6868 Reference: (209) 575-6230Reference: (209) 575-6230 East: Learning Resource Center/LibraryEast: Learning Resource Center/Library Building Books, periodicals , DVD’s , v ideos, online databases, research help, computer labs, s tudy areas & s tudy rooms. Building Books, periodicals , DVD’s , v ideos, online databases, research help, computer labs, s tudy areas & s tudy rooms. See Web pageSee Web page ..• 7.7.             Online Help DeskOnline Help Desk (Computer Questions inc luding those assoc iated with utiliz ing Blackboard) (209) 575-7800 or 575-7900 (Computer Questions inc luding those assoc iated with utiliz ing Blackboard) (209) 575-7800 or 575-7900• 8.8.             Testing Center Testing Center West: Yosemite Hall 147, (209) 575-7728 Adminis ters MJC assessment tes ts for math, English & reading; ability to benefit tes t for financial aid students; typing tes ts & US Constitution certificates prov ided as well as proctoring serv ices for s tudents taking dis tance c lasses for a fee. Obtain tes t dates & results online at: www.mjc.edu or call 575-6026 for test dates. Evening testing is available. West: Yosemite Hall 147, (209) 575-7728 Adminis ters MJC assessment tes ts for math, English & reading; ability to benefit tes t for financial aid students; typing tes ts & US Constitution certificates prov ided as well as proctoring serv ices for s tudents taking dis tance c lasses for a fee. Obtain tes t dates & results online at: www.mjc.edu or call 575-6026 for test dates. Evening testing is available. See Web pageSee Web page ..• 9.9.             TRIO/Student Support Services TRIO/Student Support Services East:East: Library Basement Room 40, 575-6189 Federally funded program designed for firs t generation college students to promote s tudent success. Program provides academic and personal counseling, tutoring, cultural ac tiv ities , career advising and assessment. Library Basement Room 40, 575-6189 Federally funded program designed for firs t generation college students to promote s tudent success. Program provides academic and personal counseling, tutoring, cultural ac tiv ities , career advising and assessment. See Web pageSee Web page ..• 10.10. Tutoring CenterTutoring Center East East : : Library Basement Room 10, (209) 575-6839 West: Yosemite Hall 118, (209) 575-7731 Free tutoring in various subject areas for students seeking extra help with academic work . Computers with Internet access available for research. Library Basement Room 10, (209) 575-6839 West: Yosemite Hall 118, (209) 575-7731 Free tutoring in various subject areas for students seeking extra help with academic work . Computers with Internet access available for research. See Web pageSee Web page ..• 11.11. Veterans OfficeVeterans Office East: East: Morris Memorial Rm. 104, (209) 575-6017 Ass is ts Veterans with educational benefits, referral resources in obtaining counseling/referrals. Veterans may turn in BOGW Fee Waiver applications here as well. See Web page.Morris Memorial Rm. 104, (209) 575-6017 Ass is ts Veterans with educational benefits, referral resources in obtaining counseling/referrals. Veterans may turn in BOGW Fee Waiver applications here as well. See Web page.• 12.12. Writing CenterWriting Center (East: Founder’s Hall 224, (209) 575-6682, West: Sierra Hall 214, (209) 575-7847 Extra credit (up to 5 points) on any writing assignment will be received when us ing the writing center. To verify work at Writing Center, s tudent completes a form at the writing center that will be mailed to lab professor’s office. Open To: (East: Founder’s Hall 224, (209) 575-6682, West: Sierra Hall 214, (209) 575-7847 Extra credit (up to 5 points) on any writing assignment will be received when us ing the writing center. To verify work at Writing Center, s tudent completes a form at the writing center that will be mailed to lab professor’s office. Open To: Any s tudent needing assistance with writing. Work with a tutor on any aspect of writing, ranging from talk ing about ideas and ass ignment expectation to ass is tance with proofreading.  Schedule an appointment to see a tutor, or use a computer.  Call for more information. Hours are subject to change, and sometimes the Writing Center is open evenings. See Web page.Any s tudent needing assistance with writing. Work with a tutor on any aspect of writing, ranging from talk ing about ideas and ass ignment expectation to ass is tance with proofreading.  Schedule an appointment to see a tutor, or use a computer.  Call for more information. Hours are subject to change, and sometimes the Writing Center is open evenings. See Web page.• The following resource is The following resource is NOTNOT connected to MJC: connected to MJC:• Foster Youth GrantFoster Youth Grant• California Student Aid Commiss ionCalifornia Student Aid Commiss ion• California Chafee Grant for Foster YouthCalifornia Chafee Grant for Foster Youth• Free money for fos ter youth for college or career trainingFree money for fos ter youth for college or career training•   • If you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don’t have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you’re in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or univers ity or career or technical school, as well as schools in other s tates. If you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don’t have to pay this money back. You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you’re in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or univers ity or career or technical school, as well as schools in other s tates. •   • To qualify , you must be a current or former foster youth and not have reached your 22nd birthday as of July 1 of the award year. The court must have established your dependency when you were between the ages of 16 and 18. (KinGap youth, adopted youth, guardian placement, and voluntary placement may not be eligible for the Chafee Grant, unless court dependence was established, at anytime, between the ages of 16 and 18). The California Department of Soc ial Serv ices will verify your fos ter youth eligibility s tatus.To qualify , you must be a current or former foster youth and not have reached your 22nd birthday as of July 1 of the award year. The court must have established your dependency when you were between the ages of 16 and 18. (KinGap youth, adopted youth, guardian placement, and voluntary placement may not be eligible for the Chafee Grant, unless court dependence was established, at anytime, between the ages of 16 and 18). The California Department of Soc ial Serv ices will verify your fos ter youth eligibility s tatus.•   • Students apply ing for this grant (apply at web s ite line) must fill out the financ ial aid (FASFA) package at MJC. Students apply ing for this grant (apply at web s ite line) must fill out the financ ial aid (FASFA) package at MJC. •   • See Web page: https ://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/default.aspxSee Web page: https ://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/default.aspx•   • Written Work/Word Processed Work/Assignment HeadingsWritten Work/Word Processed Work/Assignment Headings• All papers must be word processed (typewritten), with no less than a 12 font, space and a half. In addition, each paper submitted is required to be labeled with the information in the All papers must be word processed (typewritten), with no less than a 12 font, space and a half. In addition, each paper submitted is required to be labeled with the information in the top left handtop left hand corner of the firs t page; see each ass ignment for the details on the required information. Please number each page and s taple all pages together. corner of the firs t page; see each ass ignment for the details on the required information. Please number each page and s taple all pages together.•   • Papers will be graded as follows:Papers will be graded as follows:• Required InformationRequired Information• 10%10%• Conforms to format prov idedConforms to format prov ided• 10%10%• Written content, answers ass ignmentWritten content, answers ass ignment• 50%50%• Writing (Grammar, spelling, syntax, s truc ture etc .) Writing (Grammar, spelling, syntax, s truc ture etc .) • 30%30%•   • Note: Assignments including points assigned are subject to change; changes will be announced during class time.Note: Assignments including points assigned are subject to change; changes will be announced during class time.

• AssignmentAssignment• Point ValuePoint Value• Due DateDue Date

• IfIf NOT NOT a Child Development major, call counseling, set appointment before March 7 to complete ed plan; turn in paper with counselor’s first and las t name along with date and time of appointment (575-6080) a Child Development major, call counseling, set appointment before March 7 to complete ed plan; turn in paper with counselor’s first and las t name along with date and time of appointment (575-6080)• 1515• January 18January 18

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• TB ClearanceTB Clearance• 1515• January 25January 25

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• Quizzes/In c lass assignmentsQuizzes/In c lass assignments• Note: May include any and all of the content covered in c lass including readings, lec ture, media presentations, guest speakers, group activ ities .Note: May include any and all of the content covered in c lass including readings, lec ture, media presentations, guest speakers, group activ ities .

• 5050• Quizzes may be given at any time, without notice; if missed, quizzes may NOT be made up.Quizzes may be given at any time, without notice; if missed, quizzes may NOT be made up.

•   • If quiz is given at s tart of class, all students arriv ing late must wait outside of c lassroom until quiz is completed.If quiz is given at s tart of class, all students arriv ing late must wait outside of c lassroom until quiz is completed.

• NOTE: YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE YOUR TB CLEARANCE SUBMITTED TO PROFESSOR NOTE: YOU ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE YOUR TB CLEARANCE SUBMITTED TO PROFESSOR BEFOREBEFORE GOING INTO CENTERS TO OBSERVE! POINTS WILL BE AWARDED ON ASSIGNMENTS TO STUDENTS WITH A T.B. CLEARANCE. GOING INTO CENTERS TO OBSERVE! POINTS WILL BE AWARDED ON ASSIGNMENTS TO STUDENTS WITH A T.B. CLEARANCE.•   • Running RecordRunning Record - - 20 Minute 20 Minute

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• Anecdote – Phys ical Development (Choose either fine or gross motor)Anecdote – Phys ical Development (Choose either fine or gross motor)• 5050• February 15February 15

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• Mid-Term ExamMid-Term Exam• 100100• February 29February 29

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• PortfolioPortfolio• 5050• March 7March 7

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• Time Track ing Observation Ass ignmentTime Track ing Observation Ass ignment• 5050• March 21March 21

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• Philosophy StatementPhilosophy Statement• 5050• April 4April 4

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•   • Extra Credit (may earn up to 2% of total points – 10 points maximum)Extra Credit (may earn up to 2% of total points – 10 points maximum)

• 00• April 18April 18

• Final Exam (same room and time as regularly scheduled c lass)Final Exam (same room and time as regularly scheduled c lass)• 100100• April 25April 25

• Total points poss ibleTotal points poss ible• 530530•   

•   • Grade Key/End-of-TermGrade Key/End-of-Term• AA• 474.5-530.0474.5-530.0• BB• 421.5-474.0421.5-474.0• CC• 368.5-421.0368.5-421.0• DD• 315.5-368.0315.5-368.0• FF• Under 315.5Under 315.5•   • This is a guide for what will be presented each week. Course information may change from week to week.This is a guide for what will be presented each week. Course information may change from week to week.• WeekWeek• DateDate• Have reading completed forHave reading completed for• quiz topic quiz topic BEFOREBEFORE class; part of quiz will be on: class; part of quiz will be on:• What is due on this dateWhat is due on this date• Lecture Material will be presented on this dateLecture Material will be presented on this date• 11• January 11January 11• Letter of Introduction Letter of Introduction • Letter of IntroductionLetter of Introduction• Syllabus, Instructor Web Site, BlackboardSyllabus, Instructor Web Site, Blackboard• Theorist-Piaget Theorist-Piaget • Ed Plans – hand out formEd Plans – hand out form• Guides to Speech & Action (Eliminating word “no”)Guides to Speech & Action (Eliminating word “no”)• 22• January 18January 18• Syllabus & Class Ice BreakerSyllabus & Class Ice Breaker• Appointment set for Educational PlanAppointment set for Educational Plan• REVIEW RUNNING RECORD ASSIGNMENTREVIEW RUNNING RECORD ASSIGNMENT• DAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice Book)-NAEYC Position StatementDAP (Developmentally Appropriate Practice Book)-NAEYC Position Statement• DAP-Ch. 1 To Be An Excellent TeacherDAP-Ch. 1 To Be An Excellent Teacher• Theorist-VygotskyTheorist-Vygotsky• Guides to Speech & Action/Time With versus Time OutGuides to Speech & Action/Time With versus Time Out• 33• January 25January 25• DAP-NAEYC Position Statement & Ch. 1 To Be An Excellent TeacherDAP-NAEYC Position Statement & Ch. 1 To Be An Excellent Teacher• T.B. ClearanceT.B. Clearance• Adult Learning StylesAdult Learning Styles• Guides to Speech & ActionGuides to Speech & Action• Positive Discipline versus SpankingPositive Discipline versus Spanking• 44• Feb. 1Feb. 1• Adult Learning Styles & PermitsAdult Learning Styles & Permits• Running RecordRunning Record• REVIEW ANECDOTE-PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENTREVIEW ANECDOTE-PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENT• Sharing,Sharing,• Rough & Tumble PlayRough & Tumble Play• DAP-Chapters 2 & 3 (The Infant and Toddler Years)DAP-Chapters 2 & 3 (The Infant and Toddler Years)• TemperamentTemperament• 55• Feb. 8Feb. 8• Ch. 2 & 3 Infant/Toddler & Guides to Speech and ActionCh. 2 & 3 Infant/Toddler & Guides to Speech and Action•   • Gun PlayGun Play• Educational Philosophy – WaldorfEducational Philosophy – Waldorf• Educational Philosophy – MontessoriEducational Philosophy – Montessori• Working with Children with Special Needs/Curriculum DevelopmentWorking with Children with Special Needs/Curriculum Development• 66• Feb.15Feb.15• Waldorf & Montessori & Working with Children with Special Needs/Curriculum DevelopmentWaldorf & Montessori & Working with Children with Special Needs/Curriculum Development• Anecdote-Physical DevelopmentAnecdote-Physical Development• REVIEW MIDTERMREVIEW MIDTERM• Lap Time/affection in early childhood educational settingLap Time/affection in early childhood educational setting• DAP – Chapters 4 & 5 (The Preschool Years)DAP – Chapters 4 & 5 (The Preschool Years)•   • 77• Feb.22Feb.22• Ch. 4 & 5 Preschool and Guides to Speech & ActionCh. 4 & 5 Preschool and Guides to Speech & Action•   • REVIEW PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENTREVIEW PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT• Educational Philosophy – Reggio EmiliaEducational Philosophy – Reggio Emilia• Guides (add numbers to finish at end of semester)Guides (add numbers to finish at end of semester)•   •   • 88• Feb.29Feb.29• NO QUIZNO QUIZ• MidtermMidterm• Educational Philosophy – High ScopeEducational Philosophy – High Scope• Mid-termMid-term• 99• March 7March 7• Reggio Emilia & High ScopeReggio Emilia & High Scope• PortfolioPortfolio• REVIEW TIME TRACKING ASSIGNMENTREVIEW TIME TRACKING ASSIGNMENT• DAP-Chapters 6 & 7 (The Kindergarten Year)DAP-Chapters 6 & 7 (The Kindergarten Year)• 1010• March 14March 14• DAP-Kindergarten Ch. 6 & 7DAP-Kindergarten Ch. 6 & 7•   • Perry Preschool Project ResearchPerry Preschool Project Research• 1111• March 21March 21• Perry Preschool Project ResearchPerry Preschool Project Research• Time TrackingTime Tracking• REVIEW PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTREVIEW PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT• State & Federal GuidelinesState & Federal Guidelines• Five Reasons to Stop Saying Good JobFive Reasons to Stop Saying Good Job• 1212• March 28March 28• State & Federal GuidelinesState & Federal Guidelines•   • DAP-Chapters 8 & 9 (The Primary Grades)DAP-Chapters 8 & 9 (The Primary Grades)• Code of EthicsCode of Ethics• 1313• April 4April 4• DAP-Ch. 8 & 9 Primary GradesDAP-Ch. 8 & 9 Primary Grades• Philosophy StatementPhilosophy Statement• TBATBA• 1414• April 11April 11• Guides to Speech & ActionGuides to Speech & Action•   • REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAMREVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM•   • 1515• April 18April 18• Guides to Speech & ActionGuides to Speech & Action•   • Last day to turn in extra creditLast day to turn in extra credit• 1616• April 25April 25• NO QUIZNO QUIZ• Final ExamFinal Exam•   •   

• Office Hours & LocationOffice Hours & Location• Modesto Junior College, West CampusModesto Junior College, West Campus• 2201 Blue Gum Avenue2201 Blue Gum Avenue• West Campus, Muir Hall, Office 157West Campus, Muir Hall, Office 157• Tuesday 2:30-5:00 PM (Contact Colleen Tuesday 2:30-5:00 PM (Contact Colleen

Norby at 575-6343 or norbyc@mjc if you Norby at 575-6343 or norbyc@mjc if you want to set up an appointment during the want to set up an appointment during the Tuesday office hours)Tuesday office hours)

• Wednesday 9:05-9:35 PM (Sign up on white Wednesday 9:05-9:35 PM (Sign up on white board before class, during break, or after board before class, during break, or after class)class)

• Please call or email (through Blackboard), if Please call or email (through Blackboard), if unable to meet during these times to unable to meet during these times to schedule an appointmentschedule an appointment

• Email address in BlackboardEmail address in Blackboard• Please utilize mail feature in Blackboard to send Please utilize mail feature in Blackboard to send

email communications email communications https://yccd.blackboard.com/webapps/login/ https://yccd.blackboard.com/webapps/login/

• (log in and then click on “Mail”, create message)(log in and then click on “Mail”, create message)• Instructor Email AddressInstructor Email Address• guerraschmidtp@mjc.edu guerraschmidtp@mjc.edu • Web PageWeb Page• http://guerra-schmidtp.faculty.mjc.edu/101.htmlhttp://guerra-schmidtp.faculty.mjc.edu/101.html