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ECCE 1113: Introduction to School-Age Care
Effective date
January 2019
Department
ECCE - Extra
School
Continuing Studies
Description
The purpose of this course is to offer broad-based, foundational knowledge and learning for people working or who plan to work in school-age programs. Key concepts include child growth and development, three school-age domains (group games, self-directed social play and creative/fine arts), curriculum/program development, care and guidance best practice and elements of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
General Interest
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Explain key developmental considerations as it pertains to programming (child growth and development).
- See children as capable and full of potential (British Columbia Early Learning).
- Practice and demonstrate responsive care and guidance skills.
- Offer programming through the three school-age domains (group games, self-directed social play and creative/fine arts).
- Identify their role in working with families and the greater learning community.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 36
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 36
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 36
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
based on 80% attendance
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- Introduction: Course overview, assignments, participation School-Age care in Canada lecture and group discussion/activities Child Growth and Development through a school-age lens Curriculum Development: Emergent play based, theme based, Reggio-inspired Program planning through the 3 school-age domains (Group Games, Self-Directed Social Play and Creative/Fine Arts) Guiding Children's Behaviour: Prosocial Skill Development, Safe Spaces, Self-Regulation Guiding Children's Challenging Behaviour: Care plans, boundaries, behaviour intervention, license requirements The school-age childcare environment, home-like, shared space Working with families and the learning community
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.