ECCE 282: Infant/Toddler Observation Practicum provides the student with opportunities for supervised practical experience and directed observation of individual infants and toddlers as well as group settings designed for infants and toddlers. Ten hours of individual child observations may be done in homes, family day care, or other informal settings. The forty hours of Infant-Toddler Centre observations will be arranged in a variety of locations.
Prerequisites: Early Childhood Education Certificate. Available only to students accepted into the program. Criminal records checks must be presented to instructor and centre directors.
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standard statementCourse Details| Total number of weeks | 6 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 36 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 12 |
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| Other | 24 |
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Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- demonstrate observation skills and apply knowledge of child development to discuss and care for individual children;
- demonstrate writing clear, concise records of child and program observations;
- demonstrate observation skills to describe and analyze group programs for infants and toddlers;
- demonstrate identification, practice, and evaluation of infant-toddler care skills for quality care which focus on respectful collaboration with children and adults; and
- self-awareness, professional communication and critical thinking skills through written assignments and verbal discussions.
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