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ECCE 1304: Observing and Recording
Effective date
May 2025
Department
Early Childhood Care and Edu
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
This course focuses on the critical role of observing and recording in programs for young children. Course content highlights the value of observing and recording in understanding child development as well as its role in assessing the design, responsiveness and quality of programs offered in our community.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
ECCE 1303.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the principles of observing and recording
- Observe and record, through pedagogical narrations, experiences connecting to the Early Learning Framework
- Interpret pedagogical narratives
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Total Hours: 40
Total Hours: 40
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
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C-
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Documentation #1 |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Documentation #2 |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Documentation #3 |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Documentation #4 |
|
Assignments |
20 |
Documentation #5 |
Course topics
- 1. The principles of observing and recording children's activities
- a. Observation and recording in terms of children's activities
- b. The different types of observation techniques
- c. The appropriate terminology to describe observation techniques
- d. Ethical approach to observing and recording (e.g. confidentiality)
- e. Guidelines that provide a framework for objective and reliable observation
- 2. Observe and record pedagogical narrations
- a. Purpose of pedagogical narratives
- b. How to create a pedagogical narrative
- 3. Interpret pedagogical narratives
- a. A child's perspective during ordinary moments in the early childhood setting
- b. A child's ordinary moment
- c. How children use their senses
- d. Observe and record a child using his/her senses to explore and construct his/her world
- e. Interpret observations to plan curriculum and learning activities
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.