ECCE 1107: Guiding and Caring
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Early Childhood Education
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course introduces students to a variety of theoretical perspectives and positive approaches to guiding children's behavior and promoting their healthy emotional and social development. It focuses on best practices that ensure a positive and encouraging approach.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Define terms related to guiding and caring young children
- Summarize the theoretical perspectives to guide children’s behavior
- Identify developmentally appropriate expectations of young children
- Select appropriate intervention strategies that guide behaviors and support the development of positive self-concept
- Apply prevention and intervention strategies in guiding children's behavior
- Explain the role of "Code of Ethics", "BC Regulations" and "BC Early Learning Framework" in behavior management
- Apply knowledge of child growth and development to the implementation of developmentally appropriate strategies
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, guest speakers, field trips, group work, discussions, debates, SECD Resources (Science of Early Child Development teaching resources for post secondary training institutions).
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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30
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Guidance Intervention: Role Play Scenario Group Assignment
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Field Experience
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25
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Observation of Challenging Behaviour
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Assignments
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25
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Problem Based Learning In-Class Assignment
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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Guidance Plan
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Course topics
- 1. Terms related to guiding and caring young children
- 2. Theoretical Foundations of Child Guidance
- 3. Child Development and Guidance
- 4. Factors Affecting Behaviour
- 5. Direct and Indirect Guidance; the importance of physical environment
- 6. Intervention Strategies
- 7. Canadian Theoretical Perspectives
- 8. Guidance and Self-Concept
- 9. Resilience and Stress in Childhood
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.