Students develop Family Centred Plans for children with special needs, using a standardized assessment tool. They create activity plans that could be used to support the children in inclusive pre-school settings. In this course, students prepare for the work force by writing resumes and cover letters. Students discuss job search techniques and professional issues including advocacy. Students prepare for their Level 04 placement experiences by reviewing the block placement procedures and creating a program plan which shows developmental and linked sequences.
Students also document their field work experiences.
Students assume the teacher's role in the child care setting and become fully involved in all aspects of the program. Students also reflect on and discuss their teaching experiences. This course provides students with the opportunity to professionally analyze their attitudes with respect to working with families in abusive situations. Students describe the different types of abuse that occur within society and discuss the implications for children and families. Students differentiate between the various signs and symptoms of possible abusive situations and recount the protocol of reporting suspicions within the field of Early Childhood Education.