ECE 315 Spring 2022

Seneca College, School of Early Childhood Education

ECE 315Relationships With Families

ASSIGNMENT OUTLINE for the first 7 weeks – Spring 2022

MODES OF EVALUATION

Assignment 1: EarlyON Child and Family Centre Analysis Assignment Due Week 7 Worth 30%

Assignment 2: The Asynchronous component will consist of Quizzes or Discussion Boards or Reflections weekly
- worth 3% - 5% each for a total of 20%

EVALUATION CRITERIA

ECE 315 is a process subject. This means it requires near to full attendance for the learning/teaching process
to successfully work.

There is a requirement to attend 75% of the classes in order to pass process subjects.

In some cases, at the discretion of the professor, students who miss classes in excess of 25% may, in order to
pass the process subject, be given the opportunity to negotiate suitable redress with the professor.

Students must obtain a passing grade in each evaluation area in order to pass the course.

One rewrite is permitted in this subject. No higher than a D will be given for a rewrite. Two failed assignments will
result in a failure in the course.

Absence during scheduled in-class group work sessions or presentations requires a medical note. Failure to
meet this requirement will result in a “0” grade. The student is required to notify the professor in case of
sickness before the scheduled date for presentation if s/he is unable to attend.

Assignments are expected to be handed in at the beginning of class on the due date. Assignments that are late
will follow the process outlined in the student handbook. A student may negotiate an extension up to one week in
advance of an assignment’s due date given unusual circumstances. This extension contract must be negotiated
in the professor’s office and not in class.

When students are absent it is their responsibility to “catch-up” on missed material, announcements, schedule
changes, discussions, etc.

Students are responsible for keeping a personal copy of all assignments they submit. All assignments are to be
submitted through SafeAssign, and must be submitted on or before the due date. Students need to also submit
a hard copy in class to the professor.

All assignments will be graded according to Language Across the Curriculum principles.

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EarlyON Analysis 30%

Whether you work in a childcare program, are a parent or have a family member with a young child, it is important for you, as an

early childhood educator, to be aware of the Ontario EarlyON Child and Family Centres and what they have to offer families.

For this assignment, you will examine the EarlyON Child and Family Centres and analyze their offerings through guided questions

and connect to course material. Guest speakers from EarlyON programs will do a presentation to our class to support you, as well

there are websites below which you will also need to complete this assignment.

Full complete sentences required – no point form please.

York Region:

https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/V63KCmZVNBiA1YMGfG00H_?domain=york.ca

Toronto:
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/children-parenting/children-programs-activities/child-family-programs-and-groups/

child-family-programs/

Questions and Grading Criteria

Question and weight Criteria Mark

What is the purpose of the EarlyON Clearly identified in student’s own words.
1.
Child and Family Centre, who is

welcome to attend and what is the

cost? (1 mark)

Identify 4 programs offered at the 4 different programs identified, age and focus for each. Intent of
2.
center, include the age group and group/program is clearly stated. Information is provided in students

overall focus of the program. Include own words, not taken directly from the website. Screen shots support

screenshots for each (4 marks). the programs chosen.

What are at least 3 various ways that Minimum 3 different strategies/ways/programs are identified,
3.
families have been supported through supports are clearly described, and connection to COVID situation is

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COVID-19 at this site? (3 marks) clear.

How do you locate an EarlyON Child Specifics are provided as to how families find and register for
4.
and Family Centre and what is the programs and are well outlined.

process for enrollment or attendance

at the center? (1 mark)

Identify at least 3 different ways Minimum of 3 ways in which information

5.
program facilitators connect with is transmitted to and connection made with families - clearly

families. (3 marks) explained as to how this might be supportive for families (ie language,

pictorial, location, phone, newsletter).

6. Family support programs work Identify at least one program example and explain in your own words.
to increase opportunities and to Critical thinking is demonstrated.
strengthen individuals, families
and communities. How is this
accomplished in EarlyON
programs? (1 mark)

Based on How Does Learning All four foundations discussed with specific, different specific
7.
Happen?, give specific examples of examples for each foundation. Understanding of the application of

how EACH of the FOUR foundations the foundational perspectives is clear. Critical thinking is

(Belonging, Expression, Engagement & demonstrated.

Well-being) are being demonstrated

FOR FAMILIES. ( 4 marks)

What are opportunities for Minimum one opportunity identified or suggested. Suggestions
8.
Francophone families? If none found, need to be workable within the existing framework of the centers.

what could they do? (.5 mark) Connections between the opportunity and Francophone families is

very clear.

What are opportunities for Indigenous Minimum one opportunity identified or suggested. Suggestions
9.
Families? If none found, what could need to be workable within the existing framework of the centers.

they do? (.5 mark) Connections between the opportunity and Indigenous families is

very clear.

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Provide two specific 2 specific examples of community collaboration/partner provided;
10.
examples of Community Collaboration role of the partner is clear. It is not enough to simply state the

(community partners) (1 mark) name of the community partner, expand to include what the

partnerships entails.

Use one theory that we Theory is clearly identified and explained in students own words,
11.
discussed in class (ie social capital, APA referencing is included and accurate. Application of the chosen

social support, ecological), briefly theory to the center is clear, supported with examples.

explain it with APA referencing and Critical thinking is demonstrated.

then explain how it applies to the

EarlyON child and family centres.

(minimum 2 pages) (10 marks)

In a few sentences, explain A minimum of 3 skills are identified which support the work of a
12.
the skills a person would need to work staff member at a center. Connection is clear as to why these skills

in an Early ON centre. (1 mark) would be important to working with families and communities.

Up to 4 marks deducted for grammatical

errors/point form, APA errors, lack of reference

or title page, or citation errors.

TOTAL out of 30 marks

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