Early Childhood Care and Education Practicum 1 (ECED 2305)

This course offers the opportunity to participate in the role of "Active Observer" in a childcare centre. Observing and participating in program activities enables application of theories, concepts, and principles of best early childhood education practice.
Course code: ECED 2305
Credits: 2.5
Length: 80.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=ECED&number=2305

Prerequisites

ECED 1305, ECED 1107, ECED 1304.

Schedule 1

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
43117January 6, 2025
to April 30, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Off Site
Maric, Aleksandra

Schedule 2

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
43137January 6, 2025
to April 30, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Off Site
Maric, Aleksandra

Additional Information

  • 1. Ways in which theoretical principles of early childcare and education influence planning, implementation and assessment of curricular activities and guide pedagogical practice in early childcare and education settings.
  • a. Link the theory and practice of early childhood care and education to the early learning framework
  • 2. A variety of guiding strategies to guide children's behavior
  • 3. Responses to young children in a way that facilitates their physical, emotional, social and cognitive development
  • a. Engage in interactions with children and their families
  • 4. Record observations of children with respect to confidentiality and in keeping with the ECEBC and VCC code of ethics
  • a. Refer to ECEBC Code of Ethics
  • 5. Interactions with other early childhood educators
  • a. Policies, procedures and philosophy of centres during practicum
  • 6. Building warm, caring and supportive interactions with children
  • 7. Feedback from practicum instructors and determine learning goals for practicum 2
  • a. Reflect on feedback from sponsor teacher and practicum instructor

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

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