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ECCE 193 - CHILD-CENTERED PARTNERSHIPS |

In this course, learners reflect upon values, beliefs
and attitudes towards building warm relationships
with children. Understanding of self within the
guiding relationship is developed. With the use of
problem solving techniques, students learn the
skills of guiding and caring for children and creating
emotionally safe, respectful environments that

are empowering and that enhance autonomy and
maximize potential.

ECCE 195 - 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 children’s responses and abilities,
program planning, guiding and caring and growing
professional awareness. Seminars are scheduled for
reflective discussion of practicum learning.

ECCE 293 - CHILD-CENTERED
PARTNERSHIPS II

Concepts and skills of ECCE 193 are further
developed and enhanced; for example, understanding
of self within the guidance relationship, creating
emotionally safe and respectful environments and
enhancing autonomy. Students examine guiding
relationships and apply principles and skills to
complex situations. Students will also have the
opportunity to learn about the various community
partners and their role in supporting young children.

Prerequisites: Completion at a minimum of grade“Cc”
level of ECCE 193.

ECCE 294 - PRACTICUM II

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.

ENGL 110 - COLLEGE COMPOSITION

English 110 is about thinking and writing. You will
learn how to develop and express informed opinions
on issues that matter. You will also learn about
research, editing, and expository and persuasive
academic writing forms.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher or LPI level 4.

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FAM 180 - FAMILY DYNAMICS

Designed to provide students with a variety of
theoretical perspectives to understanding families. It
considers the diversity of families through the lenses
of the life course perspective and political policies.
Family formation, parenting, separation and divorce
and aging are all examined. Family issues are also
considered, including marriage and death rituals,
work and poverty, same sex relationships, disabilities
and immigrants. Policies that affect families are
explored through an examination of violence in the
family and political trends. The course is intended to
be a foundation for further study of families. *The fall
semester of FAM 180 is in the classroom, the winter
semester offering is via distance learning.

Contact

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233
Direct: 250.365.1233
Email: admissions@selkirk.ca

Prerequisites: Must be done concurrently with or after
completing English 110.

HSER 174 - INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATIONS

Provides the student with an opportunity to examine
personal goals, values and attitudes; develop and
practice listening and responding skills, and become
more aware of personal strengths and limitations.
This course is designed to help students gain
self-understanding in order to be more effective in
working with people.

PSYC 100 - INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY |

An introduction to the methods, theory and practice
of psychology as a science. Among others, topics

will include motivation and emotion, learning and
memory, biological foundations, sensation and
perception. Other topics are added at the discretion
of the individual instructor. Class demonstrations and
activities are used to illustrate concepts. Teaching
methods and resources in the course vary with the
instructor.

Prerequisites: English Studies 12 or equivalent with a
grade of “C” or higher.

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

Selkirk College Academic Calendar 2019-20

UNIVERSITY ARTS & SCIENCES ADMISSIONS

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