Introduction to ECE

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Course
ECED 1155
Discontinued
No
Course Code
ECED 1155
Descriptive
Introduction to ECE
Department
Early Childhood Education
Faculty
Applied Community Studies
Credits
1.50
Start Date
End Term
Not Specified
PLAR
Yes
Semester Length
15 weeks
Max Class Size
30
Contact Hours

Weekly Distribution:

  • Lecture/Seminar: 2.5 hours/week

 

Method(s) Of Instruction
Lecture
Online
Learning Activities

Lecture

Class Discussion

Audio-visual Aids

Centre Visits

On-line

Course Description
This course introduces students to the professional context of early childhood education including language and terminology, legal guidelines, educator responsibilities and the varied role of educators in educational environments for young children.
Course Content
  1. Students will investigate various early learning curricular approaches to deliberate their future role in working with young children.
  2. Students will begin the process of recognizing and applying professional terminology and language specific to early childhood education.  
  3. In the role of Early Childhood Educator, collaboration with colleagues is imperative, this course verifies the integral role of teams in ECE environments.
  4. Students will gain an understanding of the meaning and value of diversity in ECE environments.
  5. Early childhood education has a rich tradition of parent involvement. Students will be introduced to working with parents within a collaborative framework.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Students will gain knowledge regarding their role in working with young children in early learning and care environments.
  2. Students will be introduced to the governance and licensure responsibilities in early childhood education.
  3. Students will become familiar and knowledgeable regarding language specific to early childhood education.
  4. Students will become familiar with the college environment and the resources within.
Means of Assessment

The course evaluation is consistent with Douglas College evaluation policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a graded course.

Test/s

Research Report

Centre Visits

Textbook Materials

To be announced