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ECCE 1107: Guiding and Caring

EFFECTIVE DATE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL

September 2018 Early Childhood Education Continuing Studies

DESCRIPTION

This course introduces students to a variety of theoretical perspectives and positive approaches to guiding
children's behavior and promoting their healthy emotional and social development. It focuses on best practices that
ensure a positive and encouraging approach.

CREDITS YEAR OF STUDY

2.0 1st Year Post-secondary

PREREQUISITES

None

COREQUISITES

None

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define terms related to guiding and caring young children

Summarize the theoretical perspectives to guide children’s behavior
Identify developmentally appropriate expectations of young children
Select appropriate intervention strategies that guide behaviors and support the development of positive self-
concept
Apply prevention and intervention strategies in guiding children's behavior
Explain the role of "Code of Ethics", "BC Regulations" and "BC Early Learning Framework" in behavior
management
Apply knowledge of child growth and development to the implementation of developmentally appropriate
 strategies

PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION (PLAR)

None

HOURS

Lecture, Seminar, Online: 40

Total Hours: 40

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

Lecture, guest speakers, field trips, group work, discussions, debates, SECD Resources (Science of Early Child
Development teaching resources for post secondary training institutions).

GRADING SYSTEM PASSING GRADE

Letter Grade (A-F) C-

EVALUATION PLAN

Type Percentage Assessment activity

Assignments 30 Guidance Intervention: Role Play Scenario Group Assignment

Field 25 Observation of Challenging Behaviour

Experience

Assignments 25 Problem Based Learning In-Class Assignment

Quizzes/Tests 20 Guidance Plan

COURSE TOPICS

1. Terms related to guiding and caring young children

2. Theoretical Foundations of Child Guidance
3. Child Development and Guidance
4. Factors Affecting Behaviour
 5. Direct and Indirect Guidance; the importance of physical environment
6. Intervention Strategies
7. Canadian Theoretical Perspectives
8. Guidance and Self-Concept
9. Resilience and Stress in Childhood

Notes:

Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on
the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/ .
To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.

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