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ECE 2051-41 - Adult Supervision: Mentoring in a Collaborative Learning Setting

This course is a study of the methods and principles of supervising student teachers, assistant teachers, parents and volunteers in early childhood education/child development classrooms.  Emphasis is on the role of classroom teachers who function as mentors to new teachers while simultaneously addressing the diverse and special needs of children, parents, and other staff.

  • Advisory: Eligibility for English 1000 and Reading 1005 strongly recommended
  • Prerequisite: None

Course Details

  • Instructor:   Becky Roth
    • E-Mail: broth@taftcollege.edu
    • Telephone (661)763-7772
    • Office hours: Tues./Thurs. 1:00 - 3:00 and Tues. 5:00 - 6:00
  • Units: 3
  • Class Meets: October 6 – December 19, 2008
  • Textbook & Estimated Costs:
    • Purchase Textbook: The texts may be purchased from the college bookstore.
      • Bellm, D., Whitebook, M. and  Hnatiuk, P. (1997).  The Early Childhood Mentoring Curriculum. A Handbook for Mentors. Washington, D.C.: Center for the Child Care Workforce.
      • Harms, T.,  Cryer, D. and Clifford, R. M.  (2006).  Infant/Toddler Environment Rating Scale.  New York & London: Teachers College Press.
      • Harms, T., Vineberg Jacobs, E. and  Romano White, D. (1996).   School‑Age Care Environment Rating Scale.  New York & London: Teachers College Press.
      • Harms, T., Clifford, R.M., and  Cryer, D. (2005).  Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale.  Revised Edition.  New York & London: Teachers College Press, 1998.
  • Estimated Time Per Week: Students should expect to spend 9-12 hours per week on class.
  • Special Requirements: Students will be expected to complete Children’s Center Environment Observations.
  • Assignments & Tests: There are no tests. Students will keep a journal as well as complete 2 assignments each week. Students are expected to enter weekly discussions.
  • Proctored Exams: None
  • Additional Comments: I look forward to a great semester! Welcome to class, Becky.
  • New to ETUDES: be sure to check System Requirements before getting started with ETUDES. You need to do this on each computer you use while taking a class through ETUDES.
  • ETUDES Course:  You will log into the Etudes classroom with log-in information provided below:

           New Users use the following login instructions:
 

Login ID

Password
  • First 2 letters of first name +
  • First 2 letters of last name +
  • Last 5 digits of your Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456
MonthDay of birth in school records

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Birthday is April 11th, 1982 (04/11/82)

Password = 0411


Previous Users use the following login instructions:
 

Login ID

Password
  • First 2 letters of first name +
  • First 2 letters of last name +
  • Last 5 digits of Student ID

(Type using all lower case letters)

Example:

Jose A. Garcia
ID: A000123456

Username = joga23456

Enter the password YOU set in a previous term

If you cannot remember your password, go to the ETUDES login screen and reset the password. Be sure to use the email address you used in on your application.

 

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Disclaimer: The book prices are an approximation only and are subject to change.