ECCE 2304: Integrated Program Planning
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Early Childhood Education
School
Continuing Studies
Description
The purpose of this course is to consolidate best practices for program planning with young children. Students are provided with structured opportunities to integrate their classroom learning, with practical experience and to apply these to personal and professional goals.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Reflect upon their learning and successes to date in integrated program planning.
- Create an integrated program plan
- Present, share and receive feedback related to integrated program planning.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Total Hours: 20
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
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory (S) where S = 100%
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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100
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Create, present and revise a program plan: Group In-Class Project
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Course topics
- 1. Reflect on successes to date in integrated program planning
- a. Key concepts for best practice
- b. Theoretical frameworks most often used when developing integrated program plans
- c. Personal strengths and weaknesses in integrated program planning
- d. Goals and strategies for advancing knowledge and skills in integrated program planning
- 2. Create an integrated program
- a. Consider a variety of springboards and platforms for creating appropriate, stimulating and enriching program plans
- b. Relative merits of various approaches to designing programs and curricula for young children
- c. Role of parents and community resources for enhancing program planning and implementation
- 3. Present, share, and receive feedback related to integrated program planning.
- a. Expand repertoire of program planning ideas and resources
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.