Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum 2

Course code ECED 2306

Credit 2.5

Length 80.0 hours

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This course builds on the experiential opportunities in ECED 2305 Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum 1. An expectation of growth in confidence, competency and techniques will be confirmed.

Prerequisites

ECED 2305.

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. Ways in which theoretical principles of early childcare and education influence planning, implementation and assessment of curricular activities and guide pedagogical practice in early learning settings
  • a. Link the theory and practice of early childhood education to the BC Early Learning Framework
  • 2. Positive Guidance Discipline and appropriate behavior management practices
  • 3. Communication with young children that facilitates their physical, emotional, social and cognitive development.
  • 4. Partnership with families.
  • 5. Record observations of children with respect to confidentiality and in keeping with the ECEBC Code of Ethics.
  • 6. Interactions with other professionals
  • a. Policies, procedures and philosophy of centers during practicum
  • 7. Building warm, caring and supportive interactions with children
  • 8. Use feedback from practicum instructors and sponsor teachers to determine learning goals for Practicum 3.

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70139 October 19, 2026
to November 6, 2026
Lecture
Practicum
Varies See full schedule
72609 October 19, 2026
to November 9, 2026
Practicum Varies See full schedule
72626 September 1, 2026
to December 23, 2026
Practicum Off Site See full schedule
72689 September 1, 2026
to October 30, 2026
Lecture Off Site See full schedule
72713 October 1, 2026
to November 30, 2026
Practicum Off Site See full schedule
73030 November 2, 2026
to December 23, 2026
Practicum Off Site 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
42180 January 4, 2027
to February 26, 2027
Practicum Off Site See full schedule
42222 February 1, 2027
to March 31, 2027
Practicum Off Site See full schedule
42239 February 8, 2027
to March 12, 2027
Lecture Varies See full schedule
42244 February 8, 2027
to March 12, 2027
Lecture
Practicum
Varies See full schedule
42283 March 1, 2027
to April 30, 2027
Practicum Off Site 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
60419 June 14, 2027
to July 12, 2027
Lecture
Practicum
Varies See full schedule
60432 May 3, 2027
to June 30, 2027
Practicum Off Site See full schedule
60467 June 1, 2027
to July 30, 2027
Practicum Off Site See full schedule
60532 July 2, 2027
to August 31, 2027
Practicum Off Site 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.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.