ECCE 285: Practices with Infants and Toddlers. This culmination course is designed to prepare the student to work as an Early Childhood Educator with children under three years. Emphasis will be on professional decision making; designing and implementing a safe nurturing inclusive program. This course builds on and expands knowledge from the basic ECCE program regarding early childhood theory, philosophies, historical approaches and high quality care.
Prerequisites: Completion of the Selkirk College ECCE Basic Program or equivalent with acceptance into the Post-Basic Infant Toddler Program.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Hours | 90 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 6 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- analyse patterns and variations of development among infants and toddlers;
- interpret how cultural, ethnic, and economic factors have influence child development and program planning;
- implement emergent curriculum planning based on pedagogical narrations;
- describe theories of learning and development of infants and toddlers linking developmental expectations to planning opportunities;
- demonstrate ways to enhance children’s self-esteem and appreciation of others through program planning which supports well-being and belonging, social responsibility and diversity;
- foster child-centred, play-based developmentally appropriate practice;
- create a healthy, nurturing and caring atmosphere for all individuals, groups and families;
- compare various childcare components of programs for infants, toddlers, and multi-age programs; and
- practice self-awareness and reflection.
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Academic and Career
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