465-200 Practicum 2

465-100 Practicum 1 or equivalent.

465-206 CTP21 Curriculum 0-3

Through direct experience in child-care, students will have the opportunity to refine and reflect on their professional practice. Students will be expected to demonstrate interpersonal skills in communicating with children, parents and staff; to accurately document and interpret observations of child behaviour; to plan and evaluate developmentally appropriate experiences for individual children and small groups; to take responsibility for implementing appropriate guidance strategies and maintaining a safe, healthy environment for children; to understand the caregiving and educational role of the early childhood professional in services for children aged 0-3 years; and to develop skills of critical reflection. Students will draw on their understanding of child development, observation, adult-child interaction, and curriculum to present appropriate activities and design effective learning environments for children under three. Students will have an opportunity to extend their understandings of Year 2 subjects, specifically, the role of play in child development and learning; adherence to health, safety and nutrition protocols for young children; and the integration of the arts in early childhood teaching.

Twenty-five days of practicum, and associated written tasks as specified in the BECS 2 Practicum manual.