ECE 18
Teaching in a Diverse Society

Spring, 2008

 

 

Instructor: 

Sydney Fisher Larson

Sydney-larson@redwoods.edu;

phone: 707-476-4338

Welcome:

Welcome to ECE 18 online. This site is for students who are considering this course or have already registered.

Course Description:

An examination of the major social, economic, and psychological processes involved in interactions and relationships as related to differences in personal and group characteristics and how these processes impact the work with young children and their families in early education programs.  Various approaches will be explored, with emphasis on an anti-bias approach. Self-examination, reflection and integration of practices to promote equity and deepening understanding of how to best support children as they gain a sense of identity and become respectful and confident members of our complex, diverse society.

Required Textbooks:

Gonzalez-Mena, (2005) Diversity in Early Care and Education: Honoring Differences 4 Ed. McGraw Hill.  ISBN #0-07-287783-9

And

York, (2003) Roots and Wings Revised Ed. Pearson Prentice Halll. ISBN #0-13-172793-1

Course Availability:

The course will become available the weekend before CR classes begin on January 22 and remain accessible through final’s week ending May 17.

Instructor Contact:

I will respond to any questions submitted into the course question box (or sent to my email) within 48 hours if the question is sent during the week.  Weekend posts will be answered by 8:00 A.M. Tuesday.You may contact me at the email address listed above. During the academic year. My office phone number is 707-476-4338 where you can also leave a voice-mail message. You can always visit me in person at my Eureka campus office in the Physical Education Building across from the Field House (FH101). During the summer and holidays:  I check my email intermittently, usually weekly.

On-Campus Requirement:

There are no requirements to attend on-campus meetings. All assignments will be online.

Student Requirements:

Prerequisite:  None

Recommended: English 150

Computer Set-Up and Skills

Your Computer Skills: Online courses require adequate computer skills. You should be able to navigate websites, open and download files, use a word processor and be able to convert files into rich text format, and submit files to Blackboard. It is the student’s responsibility to meet the technological demands of the course.

Computer Requirements: Most computers and internet providers are adequate. I would recommend broadband services through cable, DSL, or satellite providers.  You need to have regular access to the internet at least twice a week for 15 weeks.

Online Commitment: 

Your commitment will require at least as much time as you would dedicate to a traditional class. A typical 3 credit hour class will require about 9 hours per week of your time. You will need to listen to lectures (and/or read lecture text files), read textbook chapters, participate in online discussions using a discussion board, complete weekly quizzes, write and submit papers, and take online midterm and final exams. Plan to be online at least 2-3 times each week.

Waitlist Policy:

Registration is easiest online using web advisor. I have increased the class capacity for registration but do not have a waitlist. If the class is closed, please do not contact me as I will direct you to web advisor and encourage you to keep trying to add the class. The class will open and close during the winter break depending on the number of students who drop the class before it begins. As a result, although the class may be closed you should check periodically as it will open whenever someone withdraws.

Accommodations:  

If you need accommodations to succeed in this online class you should contact Disabled and Student Services Program at 707-476-4280 and the instructor. This course is designed to be accessible to students who have visual or auditory impairments.

Classroom "Time": 

This online class requires weekly participation consistent with the College’s semester schedule. The class will be available at any hour with no requirements to participate at any given time.

Getting Started: 

 

On or shortly after the College’s first day of class on January 22, go to the Blackboard login site at http://bb.redwoods.edu/   Username and password instructions are available at this site. After you login you will find a link to the class where you will receive detailed instructions on how to proceed. You must participate fully by the end of the first week (Sunday) or you may be dropped from the class.