ECCE 2115: Health, Safety and Nutrition
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Early Childhood Education
School
Continuing Studies
Description
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to establish and maintain healthy and safe environments for young children and to provide healthy and nutritious food. Key topics include prevention, universal precautions, working in partnership with families and community resources.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the key determinants of health for young children
- Select and prepare nutritious and diverse food for children in childcare contexts
- List and describe symptoms associated with common illnesses and diseases and implement protocols
- Implement knowledge of health, safety and nutrition into childcare programs
- Recognize the need to communicate regularly with parents regarding health, safety and nutrition.
- Explain the importance of promoting good health practices, self-care and nutrition.
- Explain methods of preventing child abuse and the role of the early childhood educator in situations regarding abuse and neglect
- Advocate for high quality, accessible and comprehensive early care and learning settings
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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Research Paper and Presentation
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Project
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30
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In-Class Menu Planning
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Assignments
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30
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Reflective Journals
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Participation
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10
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Course topics
- 1. Key determinants of health for young children from 0-6 years of age
- 2. Healthy Nutrition in Young Children
- 3. Infectious Process; infection prevention and management of infectious illnesses;factors in transmission of disease.
- 4. Key characteristics of safe and healthy child care environment.
- 5. Partnership with families on children's health, safety and nutrition.
- 6. Occupational health and safety; self-care and personal health practices.
- 7. Child Maltreatment: identification, types, intervention and prevention.
- 8. Advocating for high quality, accessible and comprehensive early care and learning settings
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.