ECCE 188 - RESPONSIVE CHILD-
CENTERED ENVIRONMENTS

This course provides opportunities to learn about
warm, caring, responsive relationships and
emotionally safe child-centered environments.
Students explore the areas of art, music, movement
and drama within the conceptual frameworks of
developmentally appropriate practice, the competent
child, diversity, child-centered environments,
sensory motor exploration, emergent curriculum and
creativity.

ECCE 189 - RESPONSIVE CHILD-
CENTERED ENVIRONMENTS Il

This course builds on the concepts and theories of
ECCE 188 with an emphasis on play theory, social
relationships and skills, and creative and cognitive
processes in children ages three to six years.
Learners examine the interface of adults and children
in a child-centered environment. Students learn
ways of supporting and extending the interests,
understandings and problem-solving abilities of
young children.

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 - 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 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

In ECCE 293: Child-Centred 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 "C" grade level
of ECCE 193.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (ECCE)

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.

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.

Pre-requisites: A “C” or better in ENGL 12 or equivalent
or LPI level 4 or written permission of the Instructor and
School Chair.

FAM 180 - FAMILY DYNAMICS

This course is designed to provide students with a
variety of theoretical perspectives to understanding
families. It considers the diversity of families
including exploration of cultural differences, same-
sex parents, single parents and blended families. The
role of marriage is examined, as well as childbearing
and socialization. Issues such as middle age, empty
nest, aging in the family, and special concerns such

as chronic illness, disability, alcoholism, violence, and

poverty are introduced.

*The fall semester of FAM 180 is in the classroom,
the winter semester offering is via distance learning.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 12 or equivalent.

HSER 174 - INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATIONS

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.

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Pre-requisites: FNGL 12 or equivalent with a grade of
"C" or better or written permission of the instructor and
School Chair.

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.

Pre-requisites: PSYC 100/101 or written permission of the
instructor and School Chair.

Contacts

RACHEL WALKER

Admissions Officer

Phone: 1.888.953.1133 ext 21233
Email: rwalker@selkirk.ca

TERESA PETRICK

School Chair, Health and Human Services
Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21442

Direct: 250.365.1442

Email: tpetrick@selkirk.ca

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