The Learning Child (ECED 1307)

This course will focus on the attitudes, knowledge and skills needed for planning, implementing and promoting play-based learning for young children.
Course code: ECED 1307
Credits: 2.0
Length: 40.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ECED&number=1307

Corequisites

ECED 1308.
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Additional Information

  • 1. The value characteristics and history of play based learning
  • a. Importance and value of play to young children
  • b. Overview of the history of play-based learning
  • 2. Explain how learning occurs through play
  • a. Categories of play
  • b. When and how play occurs
  • 3. Plan and implement and evaluate a developmentally appropriate program that meets the observed needs of children
  • a. The role and purpose of different learning centres (e.g. unit blocks, music)
  • b. Observe and record children's interests
  • c. A learning centre based on children's interests and developmental needs
  • 4. Explain how to integrate diversity, physical needs, culture and gender when planning play based learning
  • a. Observe a learning environment for inclusiveness
  • b. Analyze the play-based learning environment for inclusiveness using an environmental tool
  • c. Ways to integrate diverse needs into a play-based learning environment

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.