Applications for Fall admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. This course provides a study of children from birth to twelve years of age. The major developmental milestones at each age and stage are examined with reference to implications for practice. Theoretical approaches and behaviour management techniques are discussed and evaluated. This course focuses on the objective analysis of children's behaviour and development.
Students learn a variety of observation tools and recording strategies.
This course includes an historical overview of the development of child care services in Canada, current legislation and funding, and political and social issues related to child care. The Day Nurseries Act is studied. This studio course approaches the presentation of art programs for children from infancy to twelve years. Students plan and present developmentally appropriate art activities and learn ways of integrating creative opportunities throughout the curriculum. In this course, students explore the pedagogical values of music through songs, rhythmic speech and movements, percussion instruments, and active listening.