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ECCE 2316: Role of the Caregiver IT
Effective date
September 2018
Department
ECCE - Infant Toddler
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course focuses on the role of the caregiver for children 0-3 years of age. Course content includes the ethics of care, and the principles of centering children, including families and incorporating the values of cultural communities in providing experiences for infants and toddlers.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the role of the caregiver for infants and toddlers
- Identify concepts of care, the ethics of care and caring practices and develop positive approaches for guiding, caring and interacting with infants and toddlers
- Analyse issues related to developing curriculum for infants and toddlers
- Develop, implement and evaluate group and individualized experiences based on observations of infants and toddlers
- Plan, evaluate and adapt indoor and outdoor environments to respond to observed experiences of infants and toddlers
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 60
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 0
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 60
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).
(Science of Early Child Development teaching resources for post secondary training institutions).
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
65 |
Reflective Journal: 30%, Treasure Basket: 35%, Pedagogical Narrations:35% |
|
Field Experience |
35 |
|
Course topics
- 1. The role of the caregiver for infants and toddlers
- 2. Concepts of care, ethics of care and caring practices
- 3. Issues related to developing curriculum for infants and toddlers
- 4. Developing and implementing group and individualized experiences based on observations of infants and toddlers
- 5. Planning, evaluating and adapting indoor and outdoor play environments to respond to observed experiences of infants and toddlers
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.