Early Childhood Care and Education Field Study 3

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 ECED 1307 The Learning Child offered in this given term.

Prerequisites

What you will learn

• 1. Completion of a running record
• a. Definition
• b. Process of completing a running record
• 2. Concepts of childhood development to stages and types of play
• a. Concepts of childhood development
• b. Recall stages and types of play
• c. Child's developmental level influences and determines the type of play a child engages in
• 3. Completion of childcare observation report
• a. Observation and recording skills as they complete reports that document their learning experiences
• b. Child's developmental level with type of play child engages in
• 4. Options for planning practical placements that extend relationships with mentors and models
• a. Professional relationships with staff in a variety of settings
• b. Potential mentors and role models in the field

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.