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ECCE 2106: Field Study 5
Effective date
May 2025
Department
Early Childhood Care and Edu
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
The purpose of this community-based observation is to broaden students’ understanding of early childhood settings, to experience and reflect upon similarities and differences in these environments and to apply critical thinking skills and analyses in linking early childhood theory to practice. The focus relates specifically to content in the ECCE 2102 Music and Movement course in this given term.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Complete childcare observation report on ways in which music and movement concepts are incorporated into the curriculum
- Complete childcare observation report focusing on how educators implement music and movement in a child care centre
- Describe options for planning practicum placements that extend relationships with mentors and models.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
A childcare observation report on ways in which music and movement concepts are incorporated into the curriculum.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory (S) where S = 100%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Field Experience |
100 |
Observation Reports |
Course topics
- 1. A childcare observation report on ways in which music and movement concepts are incorporated into the curriculum
- a. Music and movement circle time and write a running record of how educators incorporating this into
- b. Record children's behavior during circle
- c. Explore other ways in which music and movement concepts are incorporated into all curriculum areas in the center
- d. Resources/ music include a culturally diverse perspective
- 2. Planning practicum placements that extend relationships with mentors and models
- a. Development of confidence in establishing professional relationships with staff in a variety of settings
- b. Potential mentors and role models in the field
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.