CRONASIA FOUNDATION COLLEGE, INC.

Pioneer Avenue, General Santos City

Telephone No. (083) 554-6323

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

FOUNDATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (SYLLABUS)

2nd Semester, SY 2021-2022

Course Code : ECE 2

Descriptive Title : FOUNDATION OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Course Credit :3
Class Schedule : TTH 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
Contact Details : b.ballista@cfci.ph.education
Instructor : BEVERLY JOY N. BALLISTA

VISION:
As a Foundation, Cronasia Foundation, College, Inc., is envisioned to be the center of enriching indigenous culture in Southern Mindanao, that
indicates cultural, racial and gender bases, promotes respect in religious beliefs and an avenue for the development of teacher’s field of
expertise in providing excellent and accessible academic instruction, producing productive professional, who instill national pride while
competing universal economy.

MISSION:
To attain its vision, Cronasia Foundation College, Inc., is committed to alleviate Socio-cultural and economic disparity by promoting specialized
instructions for academic excellence while providing accessible and conducive among the Filipino youth in their pursuance responsible and
competent professionals.

Course Description:

This course is intended primarily for students planning to apply to the Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education
Program. As such, the course is an intensive, major focused required course for prospective ECE/ECSE majors. Students who do
not intend to major in ECE/ECSE will be required to meet the same expectations as prospective majors.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Make connections between historical antecedents and current approaches to research and curriculum development in the
education of young children.
2. . Compare and contrast the philosophical, theoretical and curricular differences of various programmatic models of early
childhood education.
3. Recognize the fundamental tenets of developmentally appropriate practice and apply those to specific classroom practices.
4. Describe the developmental changes in children’s cognitive, affective, social and emotional understanding and how these
influence early childhood education.
5. Recognize the need for individualization and develop strategies for meeting the needs of diverse children in the classroom.
6. Identify issues related to authentic assessment in early childhood education
7. Engage in personal reflection about one’s philosophy of teaching and its implications for early childhood education as well as
professional development as a teacher.
8. Develop an awareness of the importance of family, culture and community in young children’s development and learning.
9. Use knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for all young children and standards for knowledge to develop lesson
plans.

TEACHING-LEARNING PHILOSOPHY: Cronasia Foundation College, Inc. As an educational institution commits to the teaching-
learning philosophy that is committed to alleviate socio-cultural and economic disparity by promoting specialized instructions for
academic excellence in providing accessible and affordable education through outcomes-based education in order to develop
responsible and competent graduates.

COURSE CONTENT

Learning Outcome Topic Methodology Resources Assessmen

t
At the end of each lesson,  Introduction to the (VIRTUAL  Google Quizzes
the students are expected: course; what does it LEARNING) classroom Assignments
 Make connections mean to be a teacher in  Discussion  PowerPoint Examination
early childhood (Online)
between historical  Powerpoint presentation
antecedents and education; what is  Google form
presentation
current approaches school like for young  Book
to research and children? What are the  Providing  Internet
curriculum major trends and issues Feedback
development in the in ECE today?  Consultation
education of young  Assessment
children.  History and theory in
 Compare and early childhood
contrast the education and
philosophical, development
theoretical and
curricular  History and theory in
early childhood
differences of
education and
various development
programmatic
models of early  Developmentally
childhood Appropriate Practice (
education.
 Recognize the
fundamental tenets
of developmentally
appropriate practice
and apply those to
specific classroom
practices.

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Learning Outcome Topic Methodology Resources Assessment
 Describe the  Development (VIRTUAL LEARNING)  Google Reflection
developmental and learning  Discussion classroom Quizzes
changes in  Individual  Powerpoint  PowerPoint Assignments
children’s differences and presentation Examination
presentation
cognitive, affective, cultural variation  Google form (Online)
social and  Families,  Providing  Book
emotional community Feedback  Internet
understanding and  Social and  Consultation
how these emotional  Assessment
influence early development
childhood
education.
 Recognize the
need for
individualization
and develop
strategies for
meeting the needs
of diverse children
in the classroom.
 Identify issues
related to authentic
assessment in
early childhood
education

MIDDLE TERM EXAMINATION

Learning Outcome Topic Methodology Resources Assessmen

t
  Engage in personal  Teaching strategies and (VIRTUAL  Google Quizzes
reflection about one’s effective instruction LEARNING) classroom Assignments
philosophy of teaching  Curriculum and lesson  Discussion  PowerPoint Examination
(Online)
and its implications for planning  Powerpoint presentation
early childhood  Google form
presentation
education as well as  Standards and  Book
 Providing
professional
assessment  Internet
 Understanding Feedback
development as a  Consultation
connections between
teacher. development, standards  Assessment
 Develop an and assessment Final
awareness of the thoughts: reflections on
importance of becoming a
family, culture and professional
community in
young children’s
development and
learning.
 Use knowledge of
developmentally
appropriate
practices for all
young children
and standards for
knowledge to
develop lesson
plans.


SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION
Expectations from students:

The student’s responsibility is to come to each class prepared. She is also expected to take all examinations on the date scheduled. She is
expected to attend each class and participate actively in the discussions.

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
All students are expected to be academically honest. Cheating, lying and other forms of immoral and unethical behavior will not be tolerated.
Any student found guilty of cheating in examinations or plagiarism in submitted course requirements will (at a minimum) receive an F or failure
in the course requirement or in the course. Plagiarism and cheating refer to the use of unauthorized books, notes or otherwise securing help in
a test; copying tests, assignments, reports or term papers; representing the work of another person as one’s own; collaborating without
authority, with another student during an examination or in preparing academic work; signing another student’s name on an attendance sheet;
or otherwise practicing scholastic dishonesty.

POLICY on ABSENCES:
The allowed number of absences for students enrolled in a 3-hour class held once a week is a maximum of 3 absences - based on student
handbook. Request for excused absences or waiver of absences must be presented upon reporting back to class. Special examinations will be
allowed only in special cases, such as prolonged illness. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor her own tardy incidents and absences
that might be accumulated leading to a grade of “FA.” It is also her responsibility to consult with the teacher, chair or dean should her case be
of special nature.

Grading System:
GRADING

Quizzes – 20% Final Grade = (Prelim + Midterm + Semi-final + Final)/4

Performance – 20%
Assignment – 10%
Attendance – 10%
Examination – 40%

≥ 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 ≤74
 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.0 5.0

3. COURSE RULES
 Using cellular phones must be turned OFF during class hour. This includes instant messages and auditory
warnings.
 Performing tasks which is not related to the lesson is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
 Always follow the acronym “CLAYGO” Clean as You Go

4. REQUIREMENTS
 Pass all the requirements.
 No 80 and below grades for Prelim, Midterm, Semi- Final & Finals
 Never be absent.

PREPARED BY:

BEVERLY JOY N. BALLISTA