ECCE 169 Observing and Reflecting Practicum II is designed to integrate theories and practices in the ECCE field. Students will observe and participate in regional early childhood programs off campus. The clinical practicum provides opportunities to practice observing and recording children's individual abilities and interests over time, and, reflective practice and professional conduct.
- Teacher: Marla Gonzalez Plasencia
- Teacher: Alison Salo
ECCE 178: Professional Practices I introduces students to the foundations of professional identity and practice in early childhood education and care, with a focus on the relationship between personal values, beliefs, and professional ethics. Students will explore how cultural perspectives, experiences, and assumptions shape their “image of the child” and “image of the educator,” and how these images influence daily practice.
Grounded in the ECEBC Code of Ethics, the BC Early Learning Framework, and post-secondary ECEC competencies and standards, the course examines the historical, social, and cultural contexts of early learning in British Columbia and Canada. Students will investigate the role of the educator in fostering inclusive, equitable, and responsive environments for children and families.
By the end of the course, students will be able to articulate their emerging professional identity, apply ethical decision-making in practice scenarios, and demonstrate an understanding of how theory, policy, and regulation inform quality care and education.
- Teacher: Veronica Maclean
- Teacher: Marla Gonzalez Plasencia
This practicum experience is designed to provide the student, under supervision, with opportunities to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working with children with extra support needs in group settings. The student will complete the practicum in an inclusive child care program which serves children with diverse abilities and needs. Focus will be upon practical application of specialty skills in planning, implementing and evaluating daily programs, as well as demonstrating team building skills and facilitating inter and transdisciplinary cooperation.
- Teacher: Michelle Pierce
Early Childhood Care and Education
(ECCE) students will study many facets of early learning and child
development, focusing on the needs of children from birth through school
age and their families.
ECCE students learn how to develop programs and create environments that
are child-centred, nurturing and rich with potential for early
development.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) combines PLAR (Prior Learning Assessment
and Recognition), transfer credits and a work based field assessment to
create a student plan unique to every student and situation.
WIL is a new pathway to become an early childhood educator or infant toddler educator.
- Teacher: Rebecca Deane
ECCE 178 Professional Practice I provides an overview of the field of early childhood education from a theoretical perspective influenced by both historical and current contexts. Learners will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of program models and structural components such as the BC Childcare Licensing Regulation, the Early Learning Framework of BC and the Occupational Standards for Early Childhood Educators. Using these guiding frameworks and theories learners will demonstrate an understanding of standards of practice and childcare administration.
- Teacher: Alison Salo
ECCE 178 Professional Practice I provides an overview of the field of early childhood education from a theoretical perspective influenced by both historical and current contexts. Learners will have the opportunity to engage with a variety of program models and structural components such as the BC Childcare Licensing Regulation, the Early Learning Framework of BC and the Occupational Standards for Early Childhood Educators. Using these guiding frameworks and theories learners will demonstrate an understanding of standards of practice and childcare administration.
- Teacher: Alison Salo
Provides the student with an opportunity to examine personal goals, values and attitudes; develop and practice listening and responding skills, and become more aware of personal strengths and limitations. Designed to help gain self-understanding in order to be more effective in working with people. This course if offered on campus.
- Teacher: Veronica Maclean