Introduction to School-Age Care (ECCE 1113)
The purpose of this course is to offer broad-based, foundational knowledge and learning for people working or who plan to work in school-age programs. Key concepts include child growth and development, three school-age domains (group games, self-directed social play and creative/fine arts), curriculum/program development, care and guidance best practice and elements of the British Columbia Early Learning Framework.
Course code: ECCE 1113
Credits: 0.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 36.0 hours
Course outline:
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- Introduction: Course overview, assignments, participation
School-Age care in Canada lecture and group discussion/activities
Child Growth and Development through a school-age lens
Curriculum Development: Emergent play based, theme based, Reggio-inspired
Program planning through the 3 school-age domains (Group Games, Self-Directed Social Play and Creative/Fine Arts)
Guiding Children's Behaviour: Prosocial Skill Development, Safe Spaces, Self-Regulation
Guiding Children's Challenging Behaviour: Care plans, boundaries, behaviour intervention, license requirements
The school-age childcare environment, home-like, shared space
Working with families and the learning community
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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