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CURRICULUM PROPOSAL NUMBER:

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY MOORHEAD

NEW COURSE PROPOSAL

Curriculum proposal numbers will be assigned by Academic Affairs.

DEPARTMENT: School of Teaching and Learning

PROPOSAL TITLE or COURSE TITLE AND SUBJECT/NUMBER:

EECE 438 Guidance and Play

PROPOSED COURSE CREDITS: 3

EFFECTIVE TERM OF IMPLEMENTATION: Fall 2012

COURSE TITLE ABBREVIATION FOR CLASS SCHEDULE (19 characters and spaces

maximum): Guidance & Play

OFFICIAL COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course explores guidance and play with young children. Emphasis on using relationship-based

guidance approaches to support the development of self-regulation and positive self-concept. Methods for

designing a learning environment and using play to optimize children’s learning will be taught. Guidance

strategies and group management approaches are addressed.

DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

Department: STL

Proposer: Layna Cole Telephone: 477-2545 E-mail:[email protected]

Dept Chair: Ok-Hee Lee & Erin

Gillett

Telephone: Lee-2471; Gillett-4330 E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]

SECTION A) COURSE INFORMATION

This new course (Check all that apply):

is Writing Intensive X needs Teacher Prep approval

is Graduate level

is Liberal Arts & Sciences Curriculum

(indicate LASC goal area below)

List only 1 goal unless the course is in LASC area 3, 5 or 6

and also designated in area 7, 8, 9 or 10

Goal 1A Goal 3 Lab-like Goal 7

Goal 1B Goal 4 Goal 8

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1. Learning Outcomes (List by number the student learning outcomes or objectives/goals of this course.)

Students will be able to:

Understand Child Development:

Students will:

1. Explain how relationship-based approaches support positive outcomes for all children.

2. Demonstrate understanding of the development of self-regulation skills and executive functions.

3. Demonstrate understanding of social and emotional development of young children.

4. Demonstrate understanding of protective and risk factors and the development of mental heath.

5. Demonstrate understanding of the development of play skills in young children.

Support Child Development:

Students will:

1. Assess, set goals and design learning experiences for individual children and groups of children

related to social and emotional development.

2. Design a learning environment that:

a. Optimizes children’s learning and positive interactions;

b. Supports the development of positive self-concepts and self control;

c. Supports positive group management and guidance strategies.

d. Utilizes play as a primary method for learning;

3. Support the development of children’s play skills by:

a. Observing and assessing children’s play;

b. Developing individualized plans to support development of skills essential for play;

c. Demonstrating understanding of theories of play;

d. Demonstrating the development and implementation of play theme area.

Guidance and Group Management Approaches:

Students will:

1. Explore variety of approaches to guidance.

2. Identify critical components of appropriate guidance approaches;

3. Demonstrate effective use of positive guidance strategies;

4. Design appropriate learning experiences for children’s development of foundational

social/emotional knowledge and skills.

Goal 2 Goal 5 Goal 9

Goal 3

Lab

Goal 6 Goal 10

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QUESTIONS #2 AND #3 PERTAIN TO LASC COURSES ONLY

2. MNTC Competencies (List VERBATIM the MnTC competencies met by this course. DC/LASC course

must meet 51% of the competencies in each designated goal area. Copy and paste competency descriptions

from the MnTC website (http://www.mntransfer.org/students/plan/s_mntc.php).

Students will be able to:

a.

b.

3. Describe how each of the MNTC Competencies listed in #2 will be met.

a.

b.

4 Instructional Hours:

# OF HOURS

Classroom (non-laboratory) hours per week: 3

Laboratory hours per week:

Other instructional hours per week (specify type):

Total class meeting hours per semester or session: 45

5. Prerequisite(s):

Course

Rubric/Number/Name

Is this a Descriptive

Prerequisite

OR Restrictive

Prerequisite

6. Co-requisite(s):

Course

Rubric/Number/Name

Is this a Descriptive

Co-requisite

OR Restrictive

Co-requisite

EECE 433 x

EECE 437 x

STL 428 x

7. Registration Edits: If this course has any restrictions (major, credits earned, GPA, etc.), please list the

specific requirements:

SARTE (full admission to Teacher Education)

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8. Have you provided documentation that the new course number been cleared with the Registrar’s office?

Yes X

9. Is the course required for:

a Major X a Minor an Elective

10. Does this course increase the major, minor or program credits?

Yes

No X

If yes, please Explain:

11. Is the course to be cross-listed?

Yes

No X

If yes, list the cross-listed course or courses as they appear in the current catalog (Rubric, Number, Course

Name):

12. Type of course (Choose one only):

X Lecture Lab

Activity Thesis

Field Work Lecture/Lab

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Private Lessons Workshop

Seminar Studio Lab

Practicum Special Problems

Student Teaching Distance Learning

13. Delivery Mode and Grading Method

Course Delivery Mode: (Check all that apply)

___X__ Traditional

___X__ Hybrid

_____ Online

_____ Course with laboratory

Grading Method (Check only one)

___X__ Letter Grade

_____ Pass/Fail

14. Course Offering – Term and Frequency: Check all that apply.

FALL

SPRING

SUMMER

Every year X

Every year X

Every year

Even years

Even years

Even years

Odd years

Odd years

Odd years

On Demand

On Demand

On Demand

SECTION B) PROPOSAL RATIONALE

15. Provide a CURRICULAR rationale or need for the proposed course, including any enrollment demands

or market need for the revision. Include the relationship of the proposed course to other departmental

courses and to future curriculum.

This course addresses a critical area of knowledge and skill for early childhood teacher candidates—guidance of

young children and supporting their social and emotional development. The course will be required for Early

Childhood Education majors. This course covers similar content as EECE 234 Play and Development and ED

443E—which are required in our current program—but no longer will be when our new program takes effect.

16. What are the additional graduate credit requirements for 400/500 level courses?

17. Name the available qualified instructors for the proposed course, and list their particular qualification

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for teaching this course.

Dr. Layna Cole—experienced early childhood teacher with Ph. D. in teaching and learning with young children.

Dr. Erin Gillett—experienced early childhood teacher with Ph. D. in teaching and learning with young children.

18. Recommend additional material needed to support this course (e.g., library titles or subscriptions,

specialized equipment).

Library titles:

Glasser, H., & Easley, J. (2008). Transforming the difficult child: The nurtured heart approach. Tucson, AZ:

Nurtured Heart Publications.

Wilson, M. B. (2011). What every kindergarten teacher needs to know about setting up and running a classroom.

Turner Falls, MA: Northeast Foundation for Children.

19. What is the relationship of the proposed course to other courses of similar content in other

department(s) at MSUM? If duplication exists, please justify.

There are no similar courses at MSUM.

20. List department(s) to which the course proposal has been sent and the date sent. Provide documentation

of responses.

n/a

21. List representative texts or materials that may be used for the course.

Marion, M., (2011). Guidance of Young Children. 8th ed. Pearson.

Gartrell, D. (2004). The Power of Guidance. NAEYC.

Reynolds, E. (2008). Guiding young children: A problem-solving approach. (4th ed.)McGraw-Hill.

Riley, D; San Juan, R. R.; Klinker, J.; & Ramminger, A. (2008). Social & Emotional Development. Redleaf

Press.

Heidemann, S. & Hewitt, D. (2010). Play: The Pathway from theory to practice. Redleaf Press.

22. Have you provided documentation of consultation with the Collection Management Librarian regarding

this course?

Yes X

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SECTION C) ADMINISTRATIVE RATIONALE:

Please complete the following questions as they pertain to your proposal. The information will be

used by the Deans and Provost for planning purposes.

25. Provide an estimated annual expenditure from departmental budgets necessary for materials

and supplies related to the proposal:

None anticipated at this time.

26. Has the department approved this course? List documentation of the department meeting including the

meeting date, names of faculty members voting and outcome of that vote?

STL Department Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:30-1:20, LO 3

1. Approval of 2-15-12 minutes 2. Curricular Issues: Early Childhood Education—new course proposals

a. EECE 2xx Creative Expression in Early Childhood b. EECE 437 Leadership and Administration in Early Childhood Education c. EECE 438 Guidance and Play

3. Enrollment Numbers for Entry Level Courses 4. Search Updates 5. Next meeting: Wed. February 29

PRESENT: Ok-Hee Lee and Erin Gillett, co-chairs; Mary Dosch, Teresa Shume, Dave Tack, John Benson, Erin Mowers, Keri DeSutter, Coleen Roller, Steve Grineski, Marilyn Labrensz, Ann Goldade, Camille Brandt, Barb Worman, Peggy Rittenhouse, Lynn Mahlum, Boyd Bradbury, Becky Theisen, Lisa Staiger John Benson moved to approve the minutes of Feb. 15, 2012. Seconded. Motion passed. The Early Childhood curriculum has been undergoing some changes. Handout attached at end or minutes. Three new courses were introduced; a 200 level course, Creative Expression in Early Childhood, EECE 438 Guidance and Play, and EECE 437 Leadership and Administration in Early Childhood, writing intensive. It was suggested to dual list the 400 level courses with a 500 level. This will enable master’s students to earn required credits in the field. This could also be worked into an emphasis in the C and I program. Barb Worman moved to accept EECE 2xx: Creative Expression in Early Childhood (working title) as a new course in the Early Childhood curriculum. Seconded. Motion passed.

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Barb Worman moved to accept EECE 437 Leadership and Administration in Early Childhood Education as a new course in the Early Childhood curriculum. Seconded. Motion passed. Becky Theisen moved to approve EECE 438: Guidance and Play as a new course in the Early Childhood curriculum. Seconded. Discussion: These new course proposals have enabled EC to better distribute standards across the courses. Motion passed. The enrollment numbers for entry level courses have been lowered. Ed 205, Ed 294, SpEd 225, and STL 291 are classes that fill up quickly. On Dragon Days and Transfer Days, students don’t have choices for entry level courses and end up staying an extra semester. These courses have been capped and will have seats opened up during Dragon days and Transfer days as the need arises. Please let the chairs know if you have students requesting overrides for these courses. Update on searches. The vacancy notices for SpEd went out last Wednesday. The Foundations draft vacancy notices will be out this afternoon or tomorrow. Please look at the vacancies and send suggestions for changes to the chair of the committee. Noon Friday is the deadline for changes. Ed Leadership vacancy has been sent to the retrenchment list. The advertisement will go public on March 7 and screening will begin March 26. Adjourned: 1:06 pm

27. Indicate any new equipment or facility needs related to the proposal:

None

28. Indicate and explain the effects of the proposed changes on faculty teaching load(s).

None

29. Indicate and explain the effect of the proposal on the frequency of course offerings throughout

the department:

No effect. This course replaces EECE 234. One section of 234 was offered fall and spring semester; one

section of EECE 438 will be offered fall and spring semester as part of the senior block of courses with

an embedded field experience.

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30. Does this proposal involve Differential Tuition? (Note: The Dean will initiate the Differential

Tuition process if applicable.)

YES

NO X

If yes, provide the dollar amount per credit of proposed Differential Tuition: $ __________

APPROVALS

Department(s) / Program Committee:

_______Approve_______ Disapprove_____________________________________ Date_________________

(Signature)

Dean’s Recommendation:


(Signature)

Teacher Preparation Committee:


(Signature)

Graduate Council:

_______Approve_______ Disapprove_____________________________________ Date________________

(Signature)

University Writing Committee: (if requested by Curriculum Committee)


(Signature)

The Following Section Is For Academic Affairs Office Use Only

Curriculum Committee Recommendation: Approve_____ Disapprove_____ Other______________________

Date Reviewed_______________

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Meet and Confer: Date___________________

President: Approve_____ Disapprove_____ Date_______________________

Condition of Approval:

CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTATION

Yes No N/A

Completed paperwork with relevant attachments received

Signature sheet completed

Department/Program approval minutes or documentation

Teacher Prep Committee approval documentation

Graduate Council approval documentation

Writing Intensive Committee approval documentation

Records Office approval of course/rubric

Consultations with interested departments documentation

Collection Mgmt Librarian consultation documentation

FA & Administration approval 12/8/11 Meet & Confer

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