ADMINISTRATOR: Sean Abel, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Division

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1 Annual Program Review ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - SAN JOSÉ CITY COLLEGE PROGRAM: Early Childhood Education PREPARED BY: Monette Reyes, Ed. D. ADMINISTRATOR: Sean Abel, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences Division EVALUATION YEAR (CIRCLE ONE): ONE TWO THREE PROGRAM REVIEW SUBMISSION DATE: February 12, 2014 Program description The goal of the Early Childhood Education program is to provide relevant, high quality instruction, services, professional development and pathways leading to careers that provide a strong educational foundation to young children and support services to families. The program: offers an Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) degree (starting Fall 2014), Certificate of Achievement Level 2, Certificate of Specialization in Language Experience & Early Literacy and in Administration and Supervision. offers required courses for the various levels of the Child Development Permit (CD Assistant Permit, CD Associate Teacher Permit, CD Teacher Permit, CD Master Teacher Permit, CD Site Supervisor Permit, and CD Program Director Permit) by the State Commission on Teacher Credentialing. provides teaching and training that is consistent with the ECE workforce (administration and supervision of Early Childhood Education requires successful coursework completion for positions in Early Childhood programs). offers lower division transfer and general education courses. offers excellent transfer degree for students wishing to move into elementary teaching either through Child Development or Liberal Arts. offers quality practicum and student teaching experiences which connect students with toddler/preschool programs in the community, including Child Signature Programs designed by WestEd. participates in the CARES (Comprehensive Approaches to Raising Educational Standards)-Plus Program which supports students toward obtaining a degree.

2 Teacher Program and Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) grants. has partnered with the Center for Employment Training (CET) teacher assistant training program by offering classes toward certificates, teacher permits, Associate of Arts degree completion. provides a quality model program for the SJCC and greater San Jose community. There are many Early Education and Childcare programs in the area that need qualified staff successfully completing degrees in Early Childhood Education and having the ability to transfer to four-year universities. Graduates of the Associate of Science Degree Program qualify through academic preparation and field experience for work in early education programs, preschools, child day care facilities, infant and toddler centers and other programs serving young children. They will use current instructional strategies that promote positive cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth in children. After completing the Associate of Science degree, students will be eligible for the Teacher Level of the State of California Child Development Permit, and qualify for employment as teachers or site supervisors in publicly and privately funded early care and education programs. The Early Childhood Education Program exists to equip students to be able to (PSLOs): Analyze and interpret current requirements and standards for early childhood educators and early care and education programs; Design daily schedules and classroom interactions with children consistent with established program standards and current knowledge of child development; Document and assess the needs of individual children in the early care and education setting and plan accordingly; Demonstrate knowledge of and demonstrate strategies to meet the diverse needs of the community; Communicate effectively with children, parents and coworkers verbally and in writing; Plan and implement classroom based activities consistent with a developmentally appropriate early childhood education curriculum and current program standards; and

3 Demonstrate knowledge of professional obligations and ethical standards required to function effectively and professionally in early care and education programs PSLOs and/or SLOs Assessment process During the Fall 2012, and Fall 2013 department meetings: Program SLOs and Course SLOs identified, methods to be used for assessment identified, data gathered (all data are in TracDat) During the Spring 2012, and Spring 2013 department meetings: Gathered data reviewed and analyzed, improvements/recommendations discussed (all data in TracDat), faculty shared contents of their reports, decided on the next Program SLO and Course SLO to assess ECE Faculty determined that each chosen PSLO and CSLO were reflected in the data collected. They were good SLOs to retain in new course outlines when course revisions are made. Course revisions reflect new laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards in the ECE field. A consensus was made by some faculty members to continue using the same course assignment to assess the same PSLO. Student Learning Outcomes and campus-based research data are used to improve instruction by: Setting expectations for student learning in the Early Childhood Education Program; Interpreting the evidence to identify strengths and weaknesses in the ECE courses and the ECE program; Influencing the strategies that instructors use in their classrooms to address the needs of diverse students; Ensuring that course assignments are aligned with the Course SLOs; and Quantitative data is collected each semester by the Office of Research and Planning and by full-time and part-time ECE/FCS faculty. Data is reviewed by campus stakeholders such as faculty and administrators to make strategic decisions about the direction of the program. Improving cohesiveness among various sections of a course that are being taught by multiple instructors. Curriculum Information The ECE Program is developing an Associate in Science in Early Childhood Education for Transfer (AS-T) degree to be offered starting Fall This has a required core of 24 units for the

4 major according to the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC). The ECE/FCS courses for the College Program Requirements are: FCS 070, ECE 107 (already offered in the ECE program) ECE 101, 102, 103, 108, 147 (need revisions) ECE 200 (new course proposal) As of this time, the ECE 101 course received a full approval for the requested C-ID (Course Identification Numbering System) designation. ECE 200, ECE 147 and ECE 108 revisions are done and submitted to IPCC. ECE 102 and ECE 103 are in the process of being revised to be submitted to IPCC. Other ECE/FCS courses (ECE 105, ECE 106, ECE 195, FCS 019) not included in the AS-T degree are due for revisions and will be done before the end of the Spring 2014 semester. Staffing information There are currently fifteen faculty members in the ECE Department (two fulltime tenured and thirteen adjunct) The ECE Department would benefit from having an additional fulltime instructor to: oversee all practicum related matters such as identifying quality programs in the community as lab sites for practicum, student teaching and observation classes (since the closure of SJCC Child Development Center) handle off-campus observations of ECE practicum students attend college committee meetings as well as early childhood meetings in the community to keep the program current with trends in the field. For adjunct faculty to: receive financial reimbursement for professional work not within the scope of their contract. Technology information For instructional purposes, faculty use Moodle, internet resources (i.e. YouTube) and downloads, DVDs, CDs, and attend/listen to webinars. Technology needs: newer DVDs with content not available or accessible from the internet

5 Budget information The ECE Department s budget is limited in terms of what it can be used for. Funds are utilized for reimbursements (petty cash) or purchase orders which have not been requested by the faculty lately. Anticipated need for: one fulltime tenure track faculty, Class 4, Step 3 Salary plus benefits (approximately $96,306) PSLO #1: Analyze and interpret current requirements and standards for early childhood educators and early care and education programs. PSLO #5: Demonstrate knowledge of professional obligations and ethical standards required to function effectively and professionally in early care and education programs. Heavy duty laminating machine ($2550) and laminating rolls ($350) for instructional projects, visual aids and for students projects/props with any paper surface needing lamination PSLO #2: Design daily schedules and classroom interactions with children consistent with established program standards and current knowledge of child development. Resource materials such as manipulatives, dramatic play props, flannelboard/magnetic board, big book easel, puppet theater, mobile art cart, sensory/media bins, outdoor play equipment, etc. that students can borrow to complete curriculum and student teaching class requirements in assigned children s classrooms ($1000)

6 Supplies for use in curriculum classes or classes with a curriculum development component [Creative Art, Language Arts, Music/Movement, Storytelling, Multicultural/Anti-Bias, School age, Infant/Toddler, Children with Special Needs] ($520) Teacher resource books, professional magazines, and textbooks on reserve in library ($1100) Instructional DVDs, software and CDs ($600) consistent with a developmentally appropriate Early Childhood Education curriculum and current program PSLO #2: Design daily schedules and classroom interactions with children consistent with established program standards and current knowledge of child development. PSLO #7: Demonstrate knowledge of professional obligations and ethical standards required to function effectively and professionally in early care and education programs.

7 Other: In November 2013, our student association TEAM T.E.A.C.H. (Teachers Educating and Advocating for Children s Hearts) was relaunched. The purpose of TEAM T.E.A.C.H. is to personally, academically and professionally support Early Childhood Education students and alumni from San Jose City College. TEAM T.E.A.C.H. provides: Professional Networking Opportunities Internship Announcements Scholarship Announcements Job Announcements Academic and Professional Resources specific to the ECE field Social and Community Events During the Fall 2013 semester, we did a survey of current students preferences as to the time and day to offer ECE/FCS classes and what kind of support they need. Results will be discussed at our first department meeting this semester on Thursday, 2/13/14. The ECE Department moved from the TK3 portable classroom to the Business Building (B104, B106) during the intercession. Dean Sean Abel was able to locate a storage space for the instructional materials and supplies including two adjacent classrooms to be utilized for the morning, afternoon and evening ECE/FCS classes.