Role of the Caregiver INCL

Course code ECED 2317

Credit 3.0

Length 60.0 hours

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This course focuses on the role of the caregiver for children 0-5 years of age with special needs. Course content includes principles of family centered care, inclusion, cultural competence and developmentally appropriate practice for children with special needs.

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. The role of the caregiver for children with special needs
  • 2. Concepts of care, ethics of care and caring practices
  • 3. Issues related to developing curriculum for children with special needs
  • 4. Developing and implementing group and individualized experiences based on observations of children with special needs

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72653 September 4, 2026
to November 20, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule
72654 September 9, 2026
to November 26, 2026
Lecture VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule
72724 September 4, 2026
to November 20, 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
42193 January 8, 2027
to April 2, 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.

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.