Early Childhood Services 120

Course Rationale The aim of this course is to help students realize and appreciate the role of parenting in a child’s development and prepare students for employment in the childcare profession. Students will learn through knowledge of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of the child. The course will explore –rules and regulations governing facilities in New Brunswick –theories of growth and development from birth to age six –observation and communication skills –how to develop appropriate curriculum for pre-school children.

COURSE OUTLINE Assessment: There will be opportunity to practice, to discuss and to demonstrate your developing knowledge of this field before the formative assessment: Tests20% Projects & 30% Assignments Presentations10% Journals 10% Exams30%

COURSE CONTENT Units 1. The History 2. The Scope (changes in family life, types of programs, characteristics of programs) 3. Child Development 4. Program Models 5. Early Childhood Ed in NB 6. Families 7. The Early Childhood Educator 8. Play 9. Routines, Activities & Behaviors 10. Curriculum 11. Quality in Early Childhood Programs

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My Expectations Worthy Ideal You are what you think you are and become what you believe! I think we all do the best we can with what we know; after taking this course, you will know more, so as you parent, or as you work in the field, my hope is that you will do better because you know better!

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A Typical Day My plan for a typical day in Early Childhood Services: We start with the reading of a book. I will bring them at first; feel free to bring an old favorite, if you have one. We will work – mostly overheads, some notes, handouts, group discussions. We will end with an activity – artwork, rhyme, song, play. Periodically, I will show you a movie that reflects a child’s life in a different culture or in a different time. If you have one in mind, please help me devise a list!

Journal Every Friday, you need to submit a journal: this is informal, I want to hear your voice and to discover what you are thinking about and how you are doing. 1) what have you learned this week? A little summary of the content 2) what do you “get”? 3) what confuses you? 4) what excites you or surprises you? 5) Do you have anything to share --- does what we are learning prompt you to think about your childhood? About your experience with a child in your life? About your career future?