The purpose of this course is to consolidate best practices for program planning with young children. Students are provided with structured opportunities to integrate their classroom learning, with practical experience and to apply these to personal and professional goals.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Reflect on successes to date in integrated program planning
- a. Key concepts for best practice
- b. Theoretical frameworks most often used when developing integrated program plans
- c. Personal strengths and weaknesses in integrated program planning
- d. Goals and strategies for advancing knowledge and skills in integrated program planning
- 2. Create an integrated program
- a. Consider a variety of springboards and platforms for creating appropriate, stimulating and enriching program plans
- b. Relative merits of various approaches to designing programs and curricula for young children
- c. Role of parents and community resources for enhancing program planning and implementation
- 3. Present, share, and receive feedback related to integrated program planning.
- a. Expand repertoire of program planning ideas and resources
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72625 |
September 14, 2026 to October 24, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42238 |
January 11, 2027 to February 1, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42243 |
January 11, 2027 to February 1, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60418 |
May 3, 2027 to May 31, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70238 |
September 13, 2027 to October 23, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.