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ECE514 - Child Development and Observation: PS & SA

This subject focuses on principles, theories and sequences of child development pertaining to Early and Middle Childhood. It examines development from two to twelve years of age. It also emphasizes observation skills, use of screening tools and portfolios.

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ECE513 - Play and Inquiry Based Curriculum: PS and SA

Students will become cognizant of the image of the preschool and school age child as competent, capable and a builder of theories. The theories that support children's learning and the role of teacher as collaborator to support children's intellectual curiosity and inquiry through play-based emergent experiences will be studied. Observing and documenting children's play with materials and with others within the context of inspiring indoor and outdoor environments will enable the learner to observe, plan, implement and dialogue about the emerging directions of curriculum.

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ECE516 - Field Placement and Integrative Seminar PS & KG

This subject prepares students to plan, implement and evaluate child-directed learning experiences for preschool and school-age children. The early childhood educator's role as facilitator will be studied and practised. Child guidance techniques will be utilized that support, nurture and respect children's individuality. Based on observation of children, students will develop skills in planning, implementing and evaluating safe, diverse, and developmentally appropriate programming that meets the needs of individuals and small groups of children. In addition, time is spent during seminar discussing and examining issues related to the field placement experience.


Note:
If at any time a student jeopardizes the emotional well-being, health or safety of a child through actions or behaviours and the supervising professor determines that the student is not capable of the required level of independent functioning, the student may be withdrawn from placement and may fail the course. The student may also be asked to leave the program.


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ECE110 - Visual Art: In Relationship with Art, Story and Materials

In this course students will learn about visual arts. The practice of visual arts provides a space to encounter materials, create narratives with poetic languages, to ask questions and to provoke inquiry in relationship with others. Visual arts give voice to imagination, ideas, theories, experiences, and emotions, made visible through the act of pedagogical documentation. Time spent looking closely at artful expressions and viewing children's material explorations offers many invitations for pedagogical growth, insights, and reflection on artistic inquiry and material encounters.

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ECE313 - Pedagogy and Care: Infant and Toddler Focus

In this course students will focus on infants and toddlers, their environment, and curriculum. Students will learn that infants and toddlers are curious and capable of complex thinking. Using current research and practices, students learn about their role in supporting communication, language, and literacy across ages. Discussions on the reasons that responsive relationships are foundational to early childhood education will occur throughout the course.

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ECE314 - Observation and Development: Birth to 3 Years

In this course students will focus on principles, theories, and sequences of child development from conception to thirty-six months. Current issues that influence growth will be discussed. Students will gain exposure to a variety of observational techniques and screening/assessment measures which will enable them to apply evidence informed, developmentally responsive practices while engaging with infants and toddlers. Students will create goals and strategies to support children's holistic growth and well-being.


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ECE515 - Family and Community Engagement

This course is designed to help students foster professional-family relationships that are meaningful, cooperative, respectful and productive. Theory and practice relevant to helping parents and other family members work with their child forms the core of the course. Students will learn about critical roles they play as an Early Childhood Educator, both individually and as part of team.  As well they will gain knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to promote and sustain supportive partnerships.

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ECE216 - Field Placement: School Age Environments

Subject Description
During the semester, students will take part in a school-age field placement. The students will focus on planning and programming.

If at any time a student jeopardizes the emotional well-being, health, or safety of a child through actions or behaviours and the supervising professor determines that the student is not capable of the required level of independent functioning, the student may be withdrawn from placement and may fail the course. The student may also be asked to leave the program.

FIELD PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Students must have copies of their medical, standard first aid / CPR level C, and Vulnerable Sector Screen to begin placement. Failure to provide these documents will delay the placement start date and missed days/hours will need to be made up.

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