ECCE 179 Professional Practice II examines early childhood care and education in a historic and current cultural context. Using a variety of theories, including the bioecological approach learners will reflect on the impact of their personal values and attitudes on their professional practice.
The principles of inclusive practice when working with young children and families will be examined, and the importance of play in learning will be identified through exploring the theory and its benefits. By the end of the course learners will have gained a sense of professionalism and will be able to advocate for the profession of early childhood care and education. Current frameworks and theories will be used to develop positive, compassionate and ethical professional values.
Prerequisites: ECCE 178 with a minimum grade of 60%
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 | 4 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Interpret program models in early childhood care and education
- Demonstrate how personal values, beliefs and assumptions affect relationships with young children and families
- Formulate a professional identity as an early childhood educator
- Describe the indicators of quality in early childhood settings and services
- Apply an inclusive lens in policy and programming
- Investigate the impact of culture and socioeconomics on children and families
- Apply the fundamentals of childcare administration
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course uses a constructivist teaching approach. The student is an active participant in the constructing of
new knowledge rather than being a passive receiver of information. Throughout the course group work and
discussions, hands on activities and realistic scenarios will provide the learner with the opportunity to engage in a
multitude of learning styles. Professionals from the field will be brought in to offer students the opportunity to
further explore, question and investigate old ideas of thinking and constructing new conclusions. Studied
concepts will be practiced through assignments which are designed to take the learning outside the classroom,
allowing the student to apply newly constructed concepts and understandings.Learning Resources
Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health & Ministry of Children and Family Development, Early Learning Advisory
Group. (2019). British Columbia Early Learning Framework. Province of BC.
Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (n.d.) Code of ethics. ECEBCDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. Family, culture, community and ECCE: The Bioecological Model
2. Exploring values, beliefs and attitudes
3. ECEBC Code of Ethics
4. Ethical practice & principled action
5. Quality in Early Childhood Care & Education
6. Planning experiences – The Environment as Third Teacher
7. Reading week
8. Poverty & Children in BC
9. Inclusive practice
10. Equity in Practice: Building Belonging in ECCE
11. Relational Practice: an ethic of care
12. Revisiting the Role of the Educator: Pedagogical Commitments
13. Advocacy in ECCE: Elevating our Voices
14. Educator Wellbeing: Practicing Self CareAssessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Bioecological Model Reflection | 7 | 25% |
| Ethics in Practice | 1,2,3 | 25% |
| Insight -Resource-Application Pedagogical Commitments: A Personal Educator | 7 | 15% |
| Statement | 1, 4, 5, 6 | 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.