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ECCE 1306: Field Study 2
Effective date
May 2025
Department
Early Childhood Care and Edu
School
Arts and Sciences
Description
The purpose of this community-based observation is to broaden students' understanding of early childhood settings, to experience and reflect upon similarities and differences in these environments, and to apply critical thinking skills and analyses in linking early childhood theory to practice. The course relates specifically to content in ECCE 1305 Child Growth 1 course offerings in this given term.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
ECCE 1305.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Complete childcare observation report specifically focusing on the child’s age and stage while a child is engaged in an ordinary moment
- Interpret observations through the framework of pedagogical narrations
- Expand and refine their ability to record their observations of children
- Develop confidence in establishing professional relationships with staff in a variety of settings
- Begin the process of identifying potential mentors and role models in the field
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Observe a child in a child care program using running records, audio recording, visual recordings, photos and videos.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
Satisfactory (S) where S = 100%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Field Experience |
100 |
Observation Reports |
Course topics
- 1. Childcare observation reports
- a. Two different children between the ages of 6 months and 6 years engaged in an 'ordinary moment'
- b. Expand ability to record their observations of children
- 2. Framework of pedagogical narrations
- a. A child's perspective during ordinary moments using the theoretical perspective of pedagogical narrations
- 3. Childcare centres where there is potential for developing a professional relationship
- a. Professional relationships with staff in a variety of settings
- b. Potential childcare centres for future observations and practicums
- 4. Building professional relationships with staff in a variety of settings and for future observations and practicums
- 5. Process of identifying potential mentors and role models in the field
- a. Outline of students own childcare philosophy
- b. Potential staff with similar philosophy regarding childcare practices
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.