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ECED 2230: Special Needs Practicum 1
Effective date
January 2025
Department
Early Childhood Care and Edu
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course builds on the experience gained through the basic program practicums and the knowledge on exceptionalities acquired in class. Students will extend their knowledge and apply what they have learned through full participation as an assistant teacher in an inclusive licensed childcare setting. An expectation of growth in confidence, competency and techniques will be confirmed.
Credits
4.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ECED 2313, ECED 2314, ECED 2315.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Evaluate theoretical principles of atypical development that guide pedagogical practice in early learning settings
- Plan and implement activities for children with exceptionalities in a way that facilitates their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development
- Employ strategies to guide the behaviour of children with exceptionalities
- Communicate respectfully with children, families, and other early childhood educators
- Reflect upon and evaluate knowledge and skills as emerging early childhood educators
- Develop a co-constructive approach to practice in early childhood education
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 120
Total Hours: 120
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
Linking theory and practice to the BC Early Learning Framework: observation through active participation in all the aspects of an early learning program guided by the sponsor teacher and college practicum instructor.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory (S) on Practicum & Portfolio
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Practicum |
S |
Practicum Assessment by Instructor |
|
Portfolio |
S |
Portfolio of Artifacts as listed in Practicum Booklet |
|
|
Students must achieve a satisfactory grade on all components to be successful in the course |
|
Course topics
- Theoretical principles of childcare and education regarding children with exceptionalities
- BC Early Learning Framework
- Knowledge and skills as emerging special needs educators
- Self-assessment concerning actions and feelings in inclusive settings
- Reflecting on own practice and philosophy
- Interaction with other early childhood educators and outside resources
- Policies, procedures, and philosophy of inclusive settings during practicum
- Co-constructive approach to inclusive practice in early childhood education
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.