In this course, students complete 150 hours of field work experience in a day nursery or preschool setting. Students initiate and carry out effectively all required responsibilities and tasks in an ECE setting. They consistently take on the role of a warm and nurturing caregiver. The students also reflect on their work and discuss their progress. This course provides an examination of the developmental processes from age six to adolescence.
Emphasis is placed on physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional development.
In this course, students consider the many facets involved in creating inclusive learning environments. They plan developmentally appropriate activities for young children based on observations. They analyze how routines can be carried out and develop daily schedules for preschool programs. The students investigate a wide variety of behaviour management techniques and the methods involved in presenting effective group learning times. They design a floor plan for a full day, preschool child care program taking into consideration the needs of the children and staff and based on the Day Nurseries Act.