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ECCE 1510: Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Practice
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Early Childhood Education
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Some children experience trauma in their lives. This workshop will explore common triggers of trauma, the ways it affects brain development and the creative strategies educators can use in the classroom to support young children who have experienced trauma.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
Continuing Professional Development
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Better understand trauma and how it impacts young children.
- Identify common trauma triggers.
- Use some creative process strategies to respond to children who have experienced trauma.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 4
Total Hours: 4
Total Hours: 4
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S/U based on 80% attendance
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- The definition and causes of trauma The ways trauma affects young children Creative process strategies to respond to children who experienced trauma
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.