CHFM 3790S - Directed Practice Seminar
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41081,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Patrick O'Leary
Email: pmoleary@ysu.edu
Course Description
3790S. Directed Practice Seminar. Directed practice seminar provides an opportunity to study and discuss relevant topics related to teaching and learning in the preschool classroom. Focus on developmentally appropriate practices, reflection on practice, and ongoing professional development. Prereq.: CHFM 1514, CHFM 3733L. Coreq.: CHFM 3790. 2 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Being a Professional, Partnering with Families, Becoming a Team Player |
Gigi Schweikert 3-pack
ISBN: 978-1-60554-128-0
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | None | Course Introduction | Student Introductions are due on 8/27 Placement Info jounral is due on 8/28 |
| 8/31 | Becoming a Professional | Becoming a Professional | Workbook Step 1 and 2 is due on 9/7 Placement Discussion is due on 9/6 |
| 9/7 | Becoming a Professional | Becoming a Professional | Workbook Steps 3 and 4 is due on 9/13 Workbook Steps 5 and 6 is due on 9/13 |
| 9/14 | Positive Action Establishing Norms PDF |
Rules and Routines | Rules and Expectations are due 9/20 |
| 9/21 | ODJFS Family Solutions |
Child Guidance | Behavior Management Discussion is due on 10/4 |
| 9/28 | UofM Positive Discipline | Behavior Management | None |
| 10/5 | Learning Policy Institute | Program Quality and Effective Teaching | None |
| 10/12 | Healthy Children Department of Health |
Technology | Tech Discussion is due on 10/11 |
| 10/19 | Becoming a Team Player | Becoming a Team Player | Workbook #2 is due on 10/24 ST Update is due 10/20 |
| 10/26 | Partnering with Families | Partnering with Families | Beginning the Day is due on 11/1 Parent Communications is due on 11/1 |
| 11/2 | DAP Position Statement | Creating a Community of Learners | Creating the Environment is due on 11/8 |
| 11/9 | OSTP Ohio Pages | Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession | OSTP Assignment is due on 11/15 |
| 11/16 | Atkins and Murphy | Reflecting on Teaching | Reflection is due 11/22 |
| 11/23 | Penfield | Play and Development | Play Assignment is due on 11/29 |
| 11/30 | None | Saying Goodbye | Goodbye Assignment is due on 12/3 |
| 12/7 | None | Course Wrap up |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.