Early Childhood Care & Education (Infant & Toddler)
Infant & Toddler starts September 2021. For further information please contact Program Coordinator, Aanyta Fahrenbruch.
Early Childhood Care & Education (Infant & Toddler)
Course of Studies
Semester 4
| Course | Name | Credit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECCE 200 | Infant Growth and Development | 2 | |
| ECCE 260 | Health Care in Infant and Toddler Programs | 2 | |
| HSER 254 | Core Concepts in Human Services | 3 | |
| HSER 258 | Fundamentals of Change I | 3 | |
| HSER 267 | Leadership in Human Services | 3 | |
| INDG 287 | Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices | 3 | |
| Total | 16 | ||
Semester 5
Course Descriptions
This course will explore child development from theoretical perspectives and will examine ways of enhancing young children's development. Conceptual themes to be addressed include: developmentally appropriate practice, the competent child, diversity, responsive caring, relationships, child centred environments, emotional safety, and creativity.
This course will provide opportunities to learn about caring for infants and toddlers through promotion of each child's health, safety and well-being.
HSER 254: Core Concepts in Human Services introduces students to the concepts of theory and practice in Human Services and the interrelationship between the two. A number of theoretical perspectives on change are explored from both a Child and Youth Care and Social Service Worker orientation, including multicultural, feminist, developmental and post modern perspectives. Each of the theoretical perspectives studied offer a basis for understanding the helping relationship and personal change processes. An emphasis will be placed on psychodynamic, humanist, cognitive/behavioural, systemic and solution-focused/narrative approaches to practice.
Prerequisites: HS Certificate or Instructor’s permission.This course is designed to assist the student to develop self-awareness as a helper and to develop both an understanding and a beginning level of skill. Students are required to participate in exercises, role plays, simulations and video taping in interviews and counselling in order to accomplish the course objectives.
Prerequisites: HS Certificate or Instructor's permission.Leadership in Human Services provides a basic introduction to leadership concepts. Students self-reflect as they explore the concepts of emotional intelligence, leadership style, and the qualities and attributes of an effective leader. Students create a plan for developing personal leadership skills and have opportunities to improve their leadership performance in managing conflict, overcoming obstacles, and establishing a constructive climate.
Prerequisites: Meet the admission requirements of Human Service Programs. (Note: Pre-requisite(s) may be waived with the permission of the instructor.)
INDG 287: Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices will provide students with an introduction to Indigenous studies, including key concepts, themes and topics relevant to Indigenous histories and contemporary practices. The history and impact of colonialism, residential schools and oppression will be explored. We will explore Indigenous Worldview and ways in which we can respectfully participate in creating a future vision which embodies respect for cultural diversity and the health of our planet. Local wisdom keepers will be invited to share stories.
Transfer Credits
INDG 287: Introduction to Indigenous Teachings and Practices is a University Transfer course with established agreements with UVIC, TRU, UFV, VIU, and other post-secondary institutions across the province.
Prerequisites: ENGL 110.PSYC 101: Introductory Psychology II covers topics include thinking and other cognitive processes, development of the individual, personality, mental disorders, health and social psychology. Other topics are added at the discretion of the instructor. Class demonstrations and activities are used to illustrate concepts. Teaching methods and resources in the course vary with the instructor.
Prerequisites: ENGL 12 with a grade of C or higher.This culmination course is designed to prepare the student to work as an Early Childhood Educator with children under three years. Emphasis will be on professional decision-making; designing and implementing a safe nurturing inclusive program. This course builds on and expands knowledge from the basic ECCE program regarding early childhood theory, philosophies, historical approaches and high quality care.
Corequisites: ECCE 188.English 111: Introduction to Literature is about living more intensely. Rather than providing answers, literature prompts us to ask better questions of ourselves and each other. Drama, poetry, short stories, and novels will guide us in discussion, reflection, and writing about literature.
Prerequisites: A "C" or better in ENGL 110 or equivalent. Note: English 112/114 is intended for students interested in a literary focus.HSER 255: Professional Foundations for Human Services explores foundations of Human Service Worker professional practice through an examination of the issues surrounding professional identity, ethical practice, and the interdisciplinary team approach. The skills required for communicating as a professional and as a team member, both oral and written, are developed throughout the course.
Prerequisites: HS Certificate or Instructor's permission.HSER 259: Fundamentals of Change II is designed to assist students to build advanced helping skills on the base developed in HSER 258. Students will learn to use their helping relationships and interpersonal communication skills within the framework of the helping process model. Students are required to demonstrate their skill development on video tape, as well as demonstrate analytical skills which will require both self-awareness and knowledge of the helping model. The focus is on the skills required to carry out action planning, support of action and evaluation of outcomes in helping interventions.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of HSER 258.ECCE 286: Infant Toddler Practicum experience is designed to provide the student, under supervision, with opportunities to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working with infants and toddlers in group settings. Five weeks in length, this block practicum places each student in an early childhood setting for children under age three.
Prerequisites: Early Childhood Education Certificate. Successful completion of ECCE 285 , ECE 200, ECE 260 and HSER 267 with a grade of “C” or better. Corequisites: ECCE 282ECCE 282: Infant/Toddler Observation Practicum provides the student with opportunities for supervised practical
experience and directed observation of individual infants and toddlers as well as group settings designed for
infants and toddlers. Ten hours of individual child observations may be done in homes, family day care, or other
informal settings. The forty hours of Infant-Toddler Centre observations will be arranged in a variety of locations.
Available only to students accepted into the program. Criminal records checks must be presented to instructor and centre directors. Corequisites: None