ECCE 168 Observing and Reflecting Practicum I is an experiential course with field placements and lectures integrating theories and practices in the early years. Through engagement with early childhood educators in practicum learners will participate in professional practice; plan and evaluate a developmentally appropriate program that meets the observed needs of children. Learners will explore how pedagogical narrations inform practice through observing, collecting traces, collaborating and reflecting. Utilizing a ‘common world’s’ framework, including indigenous world views, learners will have opportunities to explore the interrelationship of living and non-living things.
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the ECCE Program
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 1 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 3 |
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| Other | 45 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate personal and professional attributes in the practice of early childhood care, and education
- Cultivate and maintain positive regard through relationships with children, families, and others
- Recognize and interpret children’s ideas, theories, and discoveries
- Recognize how current practices inform pedagogy
- Identify the influence of perception on the image of the child, and pedagogical choices
- Use mindfulness to pause, listen, and notice to inform pedagogy
- Engage in reflective and collaborative practice with self and others
- Locate themselves in time and place reflecting on Indigenous histories
Teaching and Learning Approach
This is an interactive course which is learner centred and includes activities such a large and small discussion
and group work, class presentations, field trip, and project based learning. This course uses a constructivist
approach where the learner is an active participant and plays a role in their own learning process. There will be
plenty of opportunities for practicing new skills.Learning Resources
Early Learning Advisory Group (2019). British Columbia Early Learning Framework. B.C. Ministry of Education,
B.C. Ministry of Health & B.C. Ministry of Children and Family Development.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/early-learning/teach/earlylearning/early_learning_framework.pdf
*This text will frequently be referred to as ELF throughout the course
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Orientation week. Mandatory on campus and online orientation engagement requirements.
2. 2. Preparing for practicum
3. 3. Situating Ourselves
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4. The Pedagogy of Listening
5. 5. Pedagogical narration
6. 6. Observation: Ordinary Moments
7. 7. Meaning Making: Making Learning Visible
8. 8. Collecting Traces: Photography
9. 9. Collecting Traces: Language samples
10.
10. Linking practice to the ELF
11. 11. The Common Worlds Framework
12. 12. Critical Reflection & Interpretation
13.
13. Collaborative Dialogue & Multiple Perspectives
14.
14. Pedagogical Choices: Next Steps
15. 15. Review
Assessment
| Title |
Learning Outcomes |
Value |
| A Descriptive Journey |
1,6,8 |
20% |
| The Pedagogy of Listening: Observing & Collecting Traces |
1, 3, 5, 6, 7 |
25% |
| Observation |
1 - 7 |
20% |
| Pedagogical narration |
1-8 |
35% |
| Total |
100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.