Foundations in ECCE

This course provides an overview and introduction to the theories and practices of early childhood care and education profession. Key themes include:

1. Types and terminology of child care services
2. BC Early Learning Framework
3. The structure and organization of child care in BC
4. Historical figures and their contributions to the profession
5. Current Canadian and international research, trends and approaches in early childhood education
6. Current issues in the early childhood educator profession
7. Goals and objectives of quality early childhood programs

Prerequisites

What you will learn

• 1. Role of professional early childhood educators in the community context in BC and BC Early Learning Framework
• 2. Current Canadian and international research, trends and approaches in early childhood education
• 3. Current issues in the early childhood educator profession
• 4. Impact of culture and diversity in the provision of child care services
• 5. Concept of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
• 6. Concepts of anti-bias, theme-based, and emergent curricula in an integrated program planning approach
• 7. The opportunities for an integrated approach to program planning across all curriculum areas

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.