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Early Childhood Care and Education
ECCE 195 Block Practicum I
This course provides the learner with practical
experience in an early childhood centre. Students
integrate learning and demonstrate skills in interpersonal
communication, observing and recording
childrenís responses and abilities, program planning,
guiding and caring and growing professional
awareness. Seminars are scheduled for reflective
discussion of practicum learning.
ENGL 110 College Composition
Students needing a year of Introductory English
may choose to take English 110/111 or English
112/114. English 112/114 focuses on reading and
interpretation of literature, and is an attractive alternative
to English 110/111 for students wishing
to continue in the study of Arts or Humanities.
Contacts
Admissions Officer
Direct: 250.365.1233
Tel: Ext. 233
rthomas@selkirk.ca
Rhonda Schmitz School Chair:
Direct: 250.365.1327
Tel: Ext. 327
rschmitz@selkirk.ca
English 110: College Composition is designed
to enable the student to produce clear, coherent
and fully developed essays. The course covers
academic writing styles, rhetorical modes, editing
techniques and research practices.
Prerequisites
A ‘C’ or better in ENGL 12 or equivalent or LPI
level 4.
This course is available via Distance Education.
PSYC 240 Child Development
An introduction to normal child development,
this course explores selected aspects of the physical,
cognitive, emotional, and moral development
of children from birth to adolescence; and
examines the major theories of child development.
Prerequisites
PSYC 100/101 or equivalent or written permission
of the Instructor and School Chair.
This course is available via Distance Education.
ECCE 293 Child-Centered
Partnerships II
The concepts and skills of ECCE 193 are further
developed and enhanced. Students examine
guiding relationships and apply principles and
skills to complex situations. Ways of enhancing
partnerships with families through active support
to parents are learned and practiced.
This course is available via Distance Education.
ECCE 294 Block Practicum II
Block practicum for 6 weeks in April/May In
this course, students synthesize learning with
practical application. The focus is on collaboration
with families and community in the creation
of inclusive, responsive, culturally- sensitive,
child-centered environments for young children.
Learners continue to engage in the process of
self-reflection and individual goal setting regarding
exemplary professional practice. Seminars are
scheduled for reflective discussion of practicum
learning.
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