I. Course Prefix/Number: ECE 158
Course Name: Intergenerational Programming
Credits: 1 (1 lecture; 0 lab)
III. Course (Catalog) Description
IV. Learning Objectives
2. To provide students with the basis techniques for the development of a successful intergenerational program within an early childhood setting.
3. To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of different types of intergenerational programs, with an emphasis on programs which provide children a balanced perspective on the aging process.
V. Academic Integrity
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
Benefits of intergenerational programming
Program goals and objectives
Professional development, and support systems for staff and volunteers
Overview of program models, marketing initiatives and budgeting and operational considerations
Considerations for environments to support children and older adults interactions
VII. Methods of Instruction
In class projects
Course may be taught as face-to-face, media-based, hybrid or online course.
VIII. Course Practices Required
All assigned readings
Successful completion of exams and in class assignments
IX. Instructional Materials
Varies by instructor.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
XI. Other Course Information
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the Access and Disability Resource Center at the Des Plaines or Skokie campus. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.