ECD62 - Child, Family, and Community 

 

Instructor: Hilal Ozdemir
Email Instructor:  hozdemir@chabotcollege.edu

Course Description

Patterns of family living in contemporary society, including the varying roles and interactions of family members; demographic, socio cultural, racial, economic and developmental factors affecting family life and their implications; relationship of the family to early care and education and to community resources.

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins January 19th and ends May 28th

ECD 62-ON1 is an online class with no required on-campus meetings

Optional On-Campus Orientations

You can also attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student. 

Attend any one of these sessions:

• Tuesday, January 19, 12-1 p.m. in Room 3906A

• Wednesday, January 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 3906A

• Thursday, January 21, 12-1 p.m., 4-5 p.m. in Room 3906A

• Monday, January 25, 12-1 p.m., 4-5 p.m. in Room 3906A

• Tuesday, January 26, 12-1 p.m. in Room 3906A

Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.

How This Class Operates

This is not a self-paced class; there are due dates throughout the semester that you are expected to meet, just like in a traditional, face-to-face class. You will be expected to check in at least 3-4 times a week and spend approximately  7 + hours a week on the course.

 

Textbook Information

You will be able to purchase the textbook at the Chabot Book Store "Child, Family, and Community – Family-Centered Early Care and Education" by Janet Gonzalez-Mena. ISBN: 13: 978-0-13-513230-2

Grading Information

 

The grading criteria will be the same as for a Face to Face course.  You will be expected to participate fully, to complete assignments on time and to demonstrate your deep understanding and application of knowledge in the course. You will be expected to post your assignments on time and participate in the Discussion Board with other classmates by assigned due dates.  It is important since in this class you will be sharing ideas with other classmates that your postings and responses are on time.
 

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course (GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

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