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Instructor |
Staff |
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Phone |
269-965-3931 X2368 |
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Office Hours: |
To Be Announced |
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Course Prerequisites |
None |
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Textbook |
See http://bookstore.kellogg.edu. Note: Textbook information is generally not
available until a few weeks before the semester begins. |
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Online Course Features and Requirements |
Number of tests: 0 Required on campus sessions: 0 Special labs or practicum: None Number of assignments: Varies Estimated time per week: Varies on individual student Scheduled activities or self paced: Scheduled. Technical Requirements: Please see http://www.kellogg.edu/is/coursetec/bbreqs.html for information on connecting to Blackboard from your home computer. |
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Course Site: |
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Description |
This course broadens student knowledge through selected
topics and issues pertaining to child care. Topics may include
administration, nutrition, activities, or legal and ethical issues. Course
may be repeated for credit toward graduation up to six credit hours. |
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Objectives |
1.
Analyze the current types of
accreditation programs for child care centers and homes. 2.
Evaluate relevant information
gathered from visiting an accreditated program. 3.
Articulate your position and its
importance to children in your final research paper. 4.
Justify your position on the
selected program in your final research paper using professional resources. |
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Grading |
Each instructor develops a grading policy based on
each course. In general, Early Childhood courses grading includes specific
assignment descriptions with corresponding points, late policies and clearly
specified participation policies. |
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Grading Scale |
94-100% A 90-93% A- 87-89% B+ 84-86% B 80-83% B- 77-79% C+ 74-76% C 70-73% C- 67-69% D+ 64-66% D 60-63% D- Below 60% F |
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Disclaimer |
Information contained in this syllabus was, to the best
knowledge of the instructor, considered correct and complete when distributed
for use at the beginning of the semester. However, this syllabus should not
be considered a contract between Kellogg Community College and any student,
nor between any student and the instructor. The instructor reserves the right,
acting within the policies and procedures of Kellogg Community College, to
make changes in course content or instructional techniques without notice or
obligation. |
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Computer Access at KCC |
It is assumed that students enrolled in this course have
at their disposal appropriate equipment and software to complete the course
work and communicate with other students. If there are problems with
your equipment and/or software, it is possible to come
the KCC's Campus and use the open computer lab in the Learning Resource
Center. See KCC's
web site for campus maps and lab times. |
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Online Materials Submission |
Students will be expected to use e-mail attachments and
the blackboard site for this class to submit materials. |
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ADA Statement |
Kellogg Community College does not discriminate in the
admission or treatment of students on the basis of disability. KCC is
committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act. |