EDUC 302 A- Course Outline Fall 2023 Final (1)

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EDUC 302 /A (3 credits) Working in Childhood Settings: Leadership and Organizational Issues FALL 2023 GENERAL INFORMATION: Instructor: Mona Taslimi Department: Education (http://doe.concordia.ca), Faculty of Arts & Science Office Hours: By appointment *For a meeting, it is best to pre-arrange an appointment with me through e-mail Office location: S-FG 6.137 Email: mona.taslimi@concordia.ca Teaching Assistant: TBA Email: TBA NOTE: E-mail is the preferred method of communication (please put EDUC 302 in the subject line). I answer emails Monday to Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (within 24-48hrs) Prior to e- mailing general questions, it is highly recommended to go through the following steps: 1. Check the course outline for information. 2. Check documents posted on Moodle for information. 3. Ask a friend or classmate. 4. Look up the information (on-line, Concordia Library, APA manual, etc.). 5. Consider waiting until class (it may be useful for others to hear your question). 6. Post your question on Moodle (it may be useful for others). Class Dates: September 5-December 4 Class Time: Thursdays, 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location: MB S1.115 SGW Important Dates*: Last day to add fall and two-term courses Sept. 18 Deadline for withdrawal with tuition refund (DNE) Sept. 18 from fall and two- term courses. Thanksgiving day, University closed Oct. 9 Last day for academic withdrawal from fall-term courses Dec. 5 Last day of classes Fall term Dec. 4 Examinations begin Dec. 6 Examinations end Dec. 19 Holiday period University closed Dec 23, 2023 to Jan 7, 2024 *Taken from the academic calendar as of August 2023

TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge that Concordia University is located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien'kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodians of the lands and waters we now call Montreal. Je reconnais que l’Université Concordia est située en territoire autochtone non cédé et que la nation Kanien’kehá:ka est la gardienne des terres et des eaux formant aujourd’hui Montréal. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides students with a foundation in administering services for children with a focus on childcare. Issues reviewed include quality, the role of government, curriculum, staffing, leadership styles, financial matters, and the organizational framework. Prerequisite: Enrolment in Major in Child Studies. COURSE OBJECTIVES: The principal objectives for you, the student, are:  To develop a foundational understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the administrator or director in childhood settings  To develop an awareness of different programs and services offered to children  To consider how societal, economic and cultural dimensions impact the work of administrators in childhood settings  To understand the components of quality childcare  To examine the role of government in administering childhood settings  To describe various leadership styles and their impact on administering childhood settings  To communicate current issues and trends affecting childhood settings Required Text: 1) Chandler, K. (2019). Administering for quality: Leading and Collaborating in CanadianEarly Education Childhood Programs (6 th Edition). Toronto: Pearson Education. 2) Other readings will be posted on course Moodle page COURSE FORMAT AND ENVIRONMENT: Creating and maintaining an environment where everyone can learn and feel free to share ideas is a collective responsibility. Being respectful includes listening when someone else is speaking, limiting private conversations, and not engaging in text messaging and private Internet activities during class. You, the students, will be invited to participate in establishing a few “ground rules” the first week of class. This course involves a combination of lectures; large and small group discussions; individual, paired and/or group activities, short written exercises and video viewing. Keeping up with the reading is very important.

Use of Zoom Note: Zoom is included as an institutionally approved technology. This means we have been assured of the privacy protections needed to use freely within the classroom) Zoom may be used in this course should learning at a distance be required. It may be used to record some or all of the lectures and/or other activities in this course. If you wish to ensure that your image is not recorded, speak to your instructor as soon as possible. Also, please note that you may not share recordings of your classes and that the instructor will only share class recordings for the purpose of course delivery and development. Any other sharing may be in violation of the law and applicable University policies and may be subject to penalties. Intellectual Property: Content belonging to instructors shared in online courses, including, but not limited to, online lectures, course notes, and video recordings of classes remain the intellectual property of the faculty member. It may not be distributed, published or broadcast, in whole or in part, without the express permission of the faculty member. Students are also forbidden to use their own means of recording any elements of an online or in-person class or lecture without express permission of the instructor. Any unauthorized sharing of course content may constitute a breach of the Academic Code of Conduct and/or the Code of Rights and Responsibilities. As specified in the Policy on Intellectual Property , the University does not claim any ownership of or interest in any student IP. All university members retain copyright over their work. Extraordinary circumstances: In the event of extraordinary circumstances and pursuant to the Academic Regulations the University may modify the delivery, content, structure, forum, location and/or evaluation scheme. In the event of such extraordinary circumstances, students will be informed of the changes. Statement on Ethical Behaviour: Sexual violence, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, is not t olerated at Concordia. Please see Concordia’s policy on sexual violence for more information about awareness and prevention, support for survivors/ victims, responding to disclosures and procedures for reports and complaints. You can also contact the Sexual Assault Resource Centre for information and support. More information and support are available at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre concordia.ca/students/sexual-assault, by email sarc@concordia.ca or phone 514 848-2424 x 3353 ASSESSMENT TASKS: Task Value Due Date Participation (weekly reflection/discussion on Moodle) 10% Weekly 2 In-class tests 45% October 19/November 23 Current Events Article Analysis 15% October 26 Interview/Observation Assignment (Group Project) 30% November 30

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DESCRIPTIONS: 10% Participation Due Date: Weekly Weekly Reflections/discussions are designed to help promote continuous reflection on your understandings throughout the course as well as help you keep on track with your readings. Each class (Week 2- 11) will end with time to respond to a specific question. Your response (approximately ½ - 1 page) is to be uploaded on Moodle no later than 2:45 pm the following Thursday. There are ten Weekly Reflections in total. Each submission is worth 1% for a maximum of 10%. The policy for late and non-submission of Weekly Reflections is outlined on this document. Additional details will be provided in class. Assignment details and evaluation criteria will be presented in class and available on course Moodle page. 45% 2 In-Class Tests Dates : Oct.19/Nov. 23 The in-class tests will be composed of multiple choice and short answer questions based on the required text chapters, lectures, class discussion, videos or activities completed in class. Any student who does not write a test as scheduled will automatically be assigned a grade of zero. The only exception would be in the case of a medical absence, as documented in a substantiated and valid medical note from a physician. If a student has a valid medical note, he/she will be given an assignment to replace the missed test (a supplemental test will not be provided). 15% Current Events Article Analysis Due Date : Oct. 26 Staying current with issues and trends in the field of early childhood education is an important part of administering childhood settings. Using news media, professional association position papers, and other relevant sources, students are required to select a recent article regarding issues in the Administration of a childcare service and provide a report analyzing the issue in an objective, professional manner. Assignment details and evaluation criteria will be presented in class and available on course Moodle page. 30% Interview/Observation Report (Group Project) Due Date: Nov.30 In this assignment, students will have the opportunity to observe, firsthand, how a service for children is administered, organized and led. The purpose of this paper is for students to represent their culminated knowledge of the field and connect it to day-to-day occurrences and salient issues that arise in a childcare setting. The paper is to be completed in groups of 3-4 (one paper per group. All members will receive the same grade). Assignment details and evaluation criteria will be presented in class and available on course Moodle page.

LECTURE NOTES You are expected to take your own notes. Some PPT slides will be posted to the course’s Moodle page. These are not comprehensive however and reading them only will serve poorly as a substitute for attending class and doing the assigned readings. Please note that if you miss a class, you are responsible for the material presented. Guidelines for written assignments: Preview the following guidelines before submitting required written assignments. Unless otherwise stated in specific assignment descriptions, all written assignments must be professionally prepared for submission as follows: ● Use a computer to complete your written work. ● Double space your work. Use 12-point font size with Arial font style; use bold and italic onlywhen necessary for emphasis or referencing. ● Leave margins of 1 inch at the top, bottom, left and right-hand sides of the pages. ● Create a title page stating the title of the assignment, course number, student name(s), and date of submission. ● Create a reference list at the end of your written work. Include all the sources you referenced. ● Written papers are to be completed using the “APA” format outlined in American Psychological Association (most current edition). ● Be sure you understand the concept of “plagiarism” and misrepresentation of your work, as outlined in Concordia University's Academic Code of Conduct. ● Adhere to required page limit. ● Number the pages which can be placed in the top or bottom right corners, or in the middle of the top or bottom margin. Be consistent when you decide where to put them. ● Students are strongly encouraged to proofread their assignment to reduce, better yet, eliminate typos, spelling and grammatical errors, and awkward sentences. These errors significantly reduce the quality of student’s work. This will be reflected in the marks awarded. ● For additional academic support contact the Student Success Centre. BEHAVIOUR All individuals participating in EDUC 302 are expected to be professional and constructive throughout the course, including in their communications. Concordia students are subject to the Code of Rights and Responsibilities which applies both when students are physically and virtually engaged in any University activity, including classes, seminars, meetings, etc. Students engaged in University activities must respect this Code when engaging with any members of the Concordia community, including faculty, staff, and students,

whether such interactions are verbal or in writing, face to face or online/virtual. Failing to comply with the Code may result in charges and sanctions, as outlined in the Code. Attendance in class will not be graded directly but will be essential in mastering the material and furthering your thinking about the family systems and the exceptional child. We will, during our first meeting, discuss guidelines for establishing an atmosphere in class that is conducive to teaching and learning. My basics are: be focused (so no texting or surfing the web or doing homework for another course), be considerate (so no private conversations that distract us), be ready (so read and reflect ahead), and share (participate, but avoid hogging the speaking floor during discussion). USE OF THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE & WEB SITES If you are using third-party software and/or web site, seethe guidelines and include a statement. Informationand standard wording found at: www.concordia.ca/offices/ctl/concordia-university-educationaltechnology-guidelines-for-faculty-and- students.html POLICIES FOR ASSIGNMENTS Specific assignment deadlines, criteria and submission requirements will be outlined on Moodle.When applicable, please upload PDF or Word files. Late assignments will receive a deduction of 5% of the total assignment grade (i.e., 75% = 70%),and an additional 5% for each day late (i.e., 70% = 65%). If you are aware that you are unable to complete an assignment on time, you are required to notify the instructor at least 24 hours PRIOR to the deadline AND provide appropriate documentation. It is not guaranteed that the instructor will see and approve last minute requests for extentions. A score of 0/1 will be given to each Weekly Reflection that is not submitted before 2:45 on the date it is due unless alternative arrangements have been made in alignment with policies stated above. Alternative arrangements will not be provided for missing in class tests .  If you are unable to make it to the test and do not inform the instructor in advance and donot provide appropriate documentation, you will receive a score of 0 on the test.  If you are unable to make it to the test, provide advanced notice along with appropriate documentation and receive approval from the instructor, you will be given an assignment to replace the missed test (a supplemental test will not be provided). Concordia’s Student Success Centre offers workshops, handouts and other resources to support your learning. There are, for example, various resources to help with time management http://www.concordia.ca/students/success/learning-support.html

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION GRADING SCHEME: The departmental grading scheme will apply to the course. Please note that the chairperson of the Education Department reserves the right to modify any/all grades submitted by the instructor. LETTER GRADE PERCENTA GE GRADE POINT A+ A A- 95-100 90-94.9 85-89.9 4.30 Represent work of exceptional quality. Content, 4.00 organization and style are all at a high level. Student 3.70 demonstrates excellent research and references to literature where appropriate. Also, student uses sound critical thinking, has innovative ideas on the subject and shows personal engagement with the topic. B+ B B- 80-84.9 75-79.9 72-74.9 3.30 Represents work of good quality with no major 3.00 weaknesses. Writing is clear explicit, and topic 2.70 coverage and comprehension is more than adequate. Shows a degree of critical thinking and personal involvement in the work. Good use of existing knowledge on the subject. C+ C C- 68-71.9 64.67.9 60-63.9 2.30 Adequate and average work. Shows fair 2.00 comprehension of the subject, but has some 1.70 weaknesses in content, style and/ or organization of the paper. Minimal critical awareness or personal involvement in the work. Adequate use of literature D+ D D- 56-59.9 53-55.9 50-52.9 1.30 Minimally adequate work, barely at a passing level. 1.00 Serious flaws in content, organization and/or style. 0.70 Poor comprehension of the subject, and minimal involvement in the assignment. Poor use of researchand existing literature. F below 50 0 Failing work. Inadequate for successful completion ofthe course or submitted beyond the final date of acceptance for assignment. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY Plagiarism The most common offense under the Academic Code of Conduct is plagiarism which the Code defines as “the presentation of the work of another person as one’s own or without proper acknowledgement.” This could be material copied word for word from books, jour nals, internet sites, professor’s course notes, etc. It could be material that is paraphrased but closely resembles the original source. It could be the work of a fellow student, for example, an answer on a quiz,

data for a lab report, a paper or assignment completed by another student. It might be a paper purchased through one of the many available sources. Plagiarism does not refer to words alone- it can also refer to copying images, graphs, tables, and ideas. “Presentation” is not limited to written work. It also includes oral presentations, computer assignments and artistic works. Finally, if you translate the work of another person into French or English and do not cite the source, this is also plagiarism. In Simple Words : Do not copy, paraphrase or translate anything from anywhere without saying where you obtained it! (Source: The Academic Integrity Website: http://provost.concordia.ca/academicintegrity/plagiarism/ ) Please refer to Concordia University’s Academic Code of Conduct (June 2008) which is summarized at http://provost.concordia.ca/academicintegrity Use of ChatGPT in Assignments : Because ChatGPT can automatically write assignments — and because the university specifically has an academic code that requires all student work be original (that is, written by the student, not a machine)--use of ChatGPT in course assignments does/could violate the Code of Conduct. You may not use ChatGPT for a course assignment unless you have explicitly been given permission to do so. If you have not received permission and use of ChatGPT is detected, it will need to be reported as a violation of the Code and students could be subject to penalties. MEETING YOUR NEEDS You are invited to ask questions or share concerns/ideas during class, office hours, or by appointment. If you have special needs related to learning, know in advance that you will be missing classes due to religious observances or holidays, or have any concerns about meeting the course requirements; please arrange a time to meet with me (virtually) as soon as possible to discuss your situation. There are services available within Concordia University to assist students with specific needs to foster well-being (for example, financial aid for studies, personal counseling, student advocacy, Health Services, International Students Office, Access Centre for Students with Disabilities, and the Aboriginal Student Resource Centre). LIST OF STUDENT SERVICES 1. Access Centre for Students with Disabilities: concordia.ca/students/accessibility 2. Student Success Centre: concordia.ca/students/success 3. Counselling and Psychological Services: concordia.ca/students/counselling-life-skills 4. Concordia Library Citation and Style Guides: https://library.concordia.ca/help/citing 5. Health Services: concordia.ca/students/health 6. Financial Aid and Awards: concordia.ca/offices/faao

7. Academic Integrity: concordia.ca/students/academic-integrity 9. Dean of Students Office: concordia.ca/offices/dean-students 10. International Students Office: concordia.ca/students/international

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11. Student Hub: concordia.ca/students 12. Sexual Assault Resource Centre: concordia.ca/students/sexual-assault 13. As a Concordia student, you are a member of the Concordia Student Union and have many resources available to you including: a. HOJO (Off Campus Housing and Job Bank): csu.qc.ca/services/housing-and-job-bank-hojo/ b. CSU Advocacy Centre: csu.qc.ca/services/advocacy-centre/ 14. Aboriginal Student Resource Centre: concordia.ca/students/aboriginal Note: The course outline and course calendar are subject to change at the discretion of the instructor for pedagogical reasons. Shouldchanges be made, they will be discussed in class and provided in writing on the course Moodle.