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Course Code:
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AECE
177
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Credits:
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3
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Calendar Description:
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Working with families provides an opportunity for learners to develop effective culturally inclusive skills for use in working with children and families. Learners will explore the importance of valuing the diverse nature of families and promoting family involvement in Early Childhood Education programs. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child will be discussed.
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Date First Offered:
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2010-01-01
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Hours:
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Total Hours:
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45
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Lecture Hours:
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45
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Total Weeks:
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15
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This course is offered online:
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No
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Pre-Requisites:
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Admission into the program.
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Non-Course Pre-Requisites:
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None
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Co-Requisites:
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None
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Rearticulation Submission:
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No
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Course Content:
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- Seeing Families Through Different Lenses
- Diversity and Celebrating Differences
- Conceptual Framework of Family Systems Theory
- Family-Centered Practice
- Building Collaborative Partnerships
- Implementing Partnerships
- Mutual Appreciation, Respect, and Support
- Community Resources and Supports
- Family Advocacy
- Professional Attitudes
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course, learners will have explored skills to be able to:
- Respect and value different parenting practices, family systems, and the diverse nature of families
- Describe ways to encourage families to share their cultural beliefs and child rearing practices
- Develop, maintain, and share accurate, current, and complete information about community services and resources including the role of supported child care
- Recognise the socio-economic and cultural characteristics of the community you will work in
- Develop awareness of other child care services available in your community
- Describe ways to support families in their initial and on-going contact with other agencies and services and respond promptly to their request for information and resources
- Discuss child rights in accordance with the United Nations convention on the rights of the child
- Acknowledge and respond to emerging issues that affect children, families, organizations, and/or communities
- Discuss the importance of building relationships with family and community support systems and understand the role of the teacher within an Aboriginal context
- Advocate on behalf of, and with, children and their families
- Apply systems theory to the family and discuss the implications of viewing families as systems
- Locate current data about the structure and needs of families, significant changes in community, and significant development plans for the community
- Explore ways to offer support for parents by facilitating networking opportunities for families and offering a range of strategies and suggestions to augment their parenting skills
- Explore ways to maintain cooperative on-going communication with other services for families and children who require additional support
- Keeping culture in mind, discuss a variety of ways to attentively listen to families and encourage families to express their needs
- Describe ways to employ a variety of strategies to communicate with families about their child's progress in ways that meet each family's needs and preferences
- Discuss the importance of developing and maintaining a consistent relationship with each family as well as providing families with opportunities to participate in decision-making through a variety of user-friendly and supportive methods
- Describe ways to communicate with and offer current information to families through a variety of creative and respectful methods
- List ways to maintain confidentiality in all verbal and written communications with, and about, families in keeping with legislative, professional, and organizational requirements
- Discuss the importance of providing families with positive feedback about their children's development and the importance of self-esteem
- Develop service philosophy, policies, and procedures that respect and reflect family diversity and describe the primary role of families in the care of their children. Describe methods of ensuring that this information is accessible
- Discuss the importance of sharing information about children and families respectfully and confidentially, as required by legislative, regulatory, and policy requirements according to the Freedom of Information and Privacy regulations
- Demonstrate respect, acceptance, and an attitude of inclusion while building trusting positive relationships
- Plan ways to adapt programs regularly in response to expressed family needs, respond promptly to family input and feedback, and encourage families to observe, visit, and participate in Early Childhood Education programs
- Discuss ways to respond respectfully to families' needs for resources (e.g. books, extra clothing, bedding, field trip fees, and access to laundry facilities)
- Welcome and involve other significant people in children's lives. Discuss the role of the extended family and elders in the care of Aboriginal children
- Develop and implement individual service plans with the full and active participation of family members, their advocates, and other relevant agencies
- Discuss children's right to participate in decisions that affect them to their maximum capacity
- Describe ways to listen to and respond to each family's views and needs in a manner that supports and respects the individual family
- Discuss ways to integrate children's cultural celebrations, practices, and cuisine into program activities
- Provide referrals to a wide variety of community services
- Develop, implement, and maintain a coordinated, individual plan in collaboration with families, caregivers and other relevant service providers for the successful inclusion of each child
- Develop and discuss the implementation of various strategies for informing all families about the benefits of inclusion
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Attitudes:
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Respond to critiques and suggestions meant to develop growth in a positive manner
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Skills:
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Think critically
Think creatively
Communicate clearly – orally and in writing
Listen actively
Analyze situations
Use assessment tools
Synthesize information
Identify barriers to communication
Choose and apply appropriate strategies
Work on a team
Access community resources
Make ethical decisions
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Technologies:
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Use computer and appropriate programs
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Grading System:
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Letters
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Passing Grade:
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C (60%)
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Grading Weight:
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Quizzes and Tests:
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10 %
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Assignments:
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75 %
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Participation:
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15 %
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Number of Assignments:
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4
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Nature of Participation:
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Weekly online class and small group discussions.
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Percentage of Individual Work:
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100
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Other Pertinent Information:
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Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology
and the Ministry of Health; Registry Competencies:
Function No. 2: Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs that meet the observed needs of children
2-c-3
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2-c-6
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2-e-1
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Function No. 4: Support families
4-a-1
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Function No. 6: Develop yourself and contribute to the development of others to meet current and future needs
6-a-1
Function No. 8: Advocate for a high quality, accessible and comprehensive child care system
8-b-1
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Course Offered in Other Programs:
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No
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Additional Comments:
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HOMEWORK, DUE DATES, AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Students will be responsible for ensuring all assignments are handed in on time according to the course schedule. Late assignments will be docked 25%, and a further 5% for every day they are late. If you have extenuating circumstances, please speak to your instructor to work out a new schedule. Students should expect a minimum of five hours of homework per week in this course.
To successfully complete this course, you must complete all of the exercises and assignments as well as receive 50% or higher on each assignment.
TECHNOLOGY:
Since this course is delivered online, access to a computer and the Internet is required. Students must have word processing software for completing written assignments and the ability to save course work (Microsoft Office 2003 or newer is recommended). Familiarity with email (sending and receiving messages with file attachments) is also an asset. A course in Online Learner Success is strongly recommended.
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Text Books:
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Required - Shimoni, R. and Baxter, J., 2008, Working with Families (Pearson). Chapters Covered: All
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