Early Childhood Education Resource Consulting   

This course introduces students to early learning pedagogy and play-based strategies as the cornerstones of supporting children with special needs. Through a lens of curriculum principles that guide inclusive early learning programs, students will examine and analyze developmental characteristics of children in order to recommend program adaptations and modifications that build on children's strengths. In addition, students will utilize observation skills and screening tools in order to recommend centre policies and practices that promote meaningful and maximum early learning program participation. Prerequisite: ECE diploma or evaluated equivalency. No textbook required.

Accepted applicants can register for this course which is part of the ECE Resource Consulting graduate certificate program (V1185). If you have not already done so you must apply online. After you have accepted your offer you are able to complete your registration.

Students are introduced to the Family Service Plan as the consultation platform that integrates perspectives from families, early learning educators, health professionals and community services providers in order to adapt and modify curriculum practices. Students examine early learning environments and create a plan that recommends strategies, adaptations and modifications that promote the benefits of inclusive learning for children with special needs. In addition, students develop a proposal of how they plan to communicate this information to the full Family Service Team. This course highlights the importance of working in consultation with the whole team in order to support children. Prerequisite: ECE diploma or evaluated equivalency. Textbook(s) Required.

Accepted applicants can register for this course which is part of the ECE Resource Consulting graduate certificate program (V1185). If you have not already done so you must apply online. After you have accepted your offer you are able to complete your registration.

This course examines how research, current legislation, regulations, and ethical and professional standards impact evidence informed practices of resource consultants. Students assess a variety of observation and screening tools, family engagement models and learning strategies in order to understand child development and advise families and early learning educators. They utilize and reflect on professional knowledge and plan further learning related to teaching and inclusive practices. Prerequisites: The Foundations of Resource Consulting & Adapting & Modifying Curriculum Practices Textbook Required.

Accepted applicants can register for this course which is part of the ECE Resource Consulting graduate certificate program (V1185). If you have not already done so you must apply online. After you have accepted your offer you are able to complete your registration.

Through a range of interactive, community-based learning opportunities, this course will examine methodologies and strategies to engage others in the consultation process to support families, early learning educators, and other community professionals. Students will apply adult learning principles to plan, deliver and evaluate educational opportunities for families, early learning educators and community professionals in supporting the healthy development of children living with diverse abilities. In addition, students will identify and critique organizational practices and create a consultation plan to engage stakeholders in the development of a shared philosophy of inclusion. Prerequisties: Adapting and Modifying Curriculum & Supporting Atypical Development. No Textbook Required.

NOTE: This course will require students to find a program or organization to work alongside with to complete a few of the assignments.

Accepted applicants can register for this course which is part of the ECE Resource Consulting graduate certificate program (V1185). If you have not already done so you must apply online. After you have accepted your offer you are able to complete your registration.

This course emphasizes the reciprocal partnership between the families of children living with diverse abilities and the service team within the community. Students will examine the structural, cultural, and developmental diversities of families in order to empower them as the primary support for their children's learning and development. Working in collaboration with the family and the service team, students will demonstrate strategies that engage in family-centred and strength-based decision making regarding the learning and development of the child. In addition, students will research community resources and learn to make referrals and advise families. Prerequisites: Evidence-Informed Decision-Making & Field Placement I (ECE Resource Consulting). No Textbook Required.

Accepted applicants can register for this course which is part of the ECE Resource Consulting graduate certificate program (V1185). If you have not already done so you must apply online. After you have accepted your offer you are able to complete your registration.