ECE447 - Integrative Seminar: Child, Family and Community
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Subject Title
Integrative Seminar: Child, Family and Community
Subject Description
ECE 447 examines the relationship between the child, family, school and community. Special emphasis will be placed on the influence of ethnic and racial background, socio-economic status, gender, and individual differences as they impact on the development of personal identity.Students will explore their own attitudes, beliefs and values as they are shaped by their particular life circumstances and become aware of how these impact on themselves as Early Childhood Educators.The history of family and child care will also be examined.
Credit Status
ECE 447 is an Early Childhood Education Diploma Program prescribed subject.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:
GENERAL OUTCOMES
2. Use theoretical knowledge of the process of socialization to understand and explain family dynamics.
3. Begin to develop techniques and strategies for supporting parents as an integral part of the community.
SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
2. Examine and discuss family dynamics and values.
3. Develop strategies and techniques for supporting parents as an integral part of the community.
4. Assess a parent group and create a plan of action.
5. Develop resources, which are designed to meet identified parents needs.
6. Conduct and assess a parent interview designed to enhance the parent-teacher and teacher-child relationship.
7. Critique their own values and the impact this has on others.
8. Analyse and appropriately handle abuse situations in accordance with AECEO guidelines.
9. Discuss appropriate strategies to use when helping children cope with grief.
Academic Integrity
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.
Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
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Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.
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