EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (ECCE)

selkirk.ca/ecce

emotionally safe, respectful environments that
are empowering and that enhance autonomy and
maximize potential.

The course will run in a fully online format June
15 — July 24, 2015. The cost of the course will be
$272.36, plus a $35.00 non-refundable application
fee. The course textbook is Positive Child Guidance
(8th Edition) by Darla Ferris Miller, and is available
for purchase at the Selkirk College Bookstore for
$136.95.

Registration will be open from Monday May 25th,
until Friday June 5th. Students can contact Stephanie
Peters in admissions at (250) 365-7292 ext.21233 or
speters@selkirk.ca for more information regarding
registration.

For general question about this course or ECCE
training at Selkirk College, please contact Taya
Whitehead at (250) 365-7292 ext 21271 or
twhitehead@selkirk.ca.

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.

Pre-requisites: Completion at a minimum "C" grade level
of ECCE 193.

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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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 |

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.
Designed to help 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.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 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 equivalent or written
permission of the Instructor and Schoo! Chair.

Contacts

JENNY LATREMOUILLE
Enrolment Officer

Phone: 250.365.1233

ext 21233

Email: admissions@selkirk.ca,

jlatremouille@selkirk.ca

TERESA PETRICK

School Chair

Phone: 250.365.7292

ext 21442

Direct: 250.365.1442
Email: tpetrick@selkirk.ca

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