ECCE 292 Inclusive Practice Practicum is designed to provide the student, under supervision, with opportunities to apply and consolidate knowledge and skills in working with children with extra support needs in group settings. The student will complete the practicum in an inclusive child care program which serves children with diverse abilities and needs. Focus will be upon practical application of specialty skills in planning, implementing and evaluating daily programs, as well as demonstrating team building skills and facilitating inter and transdisciplinary cooperation.
Prerequisites: ECCE 289, ECCE 287 and HSER 267. Early Childhood Care and Education Certificate or equivalent. Successful completion of the listed prerequisites with a minimum 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 | 6 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 200 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 12 |
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| Other | 188 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of sound ethical and professional practices including a holistic ecological approach to supporting families in an inclusive early childhood setting
- Provide an environment for all children that fosters emotional and social wellbeing and development and demonstrates inclusive and non-biased attitudes
- Implement routines that meet differing needs within inclusive environments with competence and sensitivity
- Contribute effectively as a team member to an inclusive play based program by planning and supporting developmentally appropriate experiences
- Contribute to community building between the child care setting, the family and other community professionals
- Demonstrate competence and insight in developing individual plans which reflect multi-disciplinary collaboration
- Apply assessment tools for increased reflective practice and to motivate the creation of quality environments
Grading Table
Competency-based Grades
This grading system is based on satisfactory acquisition of defined skills or successful completion of the course learning outcomes. It is used where standard numerical grades are not generally applied, for example in evaluating practicum performance or work placements, in pass/fail courses or for non-credit courses.
| Grade |
Description |
| AAV |
ABOVE AVERAGE -The student has mastered all or most course objectives/requirements in a minimum time frame and has exemplified good work and study habits. |
| COM |
COMPLETE – denotes that the student has mastered a satisfactory number of course objectives/requirements in a non-credit course |
| CRG |
CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was satisfactory in a credit course. |
| NCG |
NO CREDIT GRANTED - denotes that the student performance was unsatisfactory. |
| PCG |
PARTIAL CREDIT GRANTED – denotes that the student has successfully completed a portion of the course objectives in a credit course. |
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.