ECA411 - Child, Family and Community

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Subject Title
Child, Family and Community

Subject Description
In this subject, we examine the socialization of the young child: the process by which children become members of the society they are born into.  Emphasis is placed on the influences of the family, gender, school, community, and ethnic/racial background, on the achieving of personal identity.  Apprentices will explore their own attitudes, beliefs, and values, as shaped by their particular life circumstances and filtered through the lens of their personality.

The topic of Child Abuse: its incidence, indicators, possible causes, treatment and prevention, will also be discussed.

Credit Status
ECA 411 is a Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship Program prescribed subject.  To obtain credit, ECA 411 must be completed at a passing level.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

Upon successful completion, the apprentice is able to:

  1. Recognize commitments to children, families, and self.
  2. Define the process of socialization.
  3. Examine the diversity of family dynamics and values.
  4. Create resources that are designed to meet identified needs of families.
  5. Analyze the impact of media on the socialization process of young children.
  6. Utilize strategies to help children cope with loss.
  7. Implement appropriate practice in reporting suspected child abuse.
  8. Implement sensitive program strategies that are inclusive and supportive of families.
  9. Participate in equity, advocacy, and social change with children, families, and  communities.

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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

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