This course investigates the critical role that mentorship and coaching has on teacher learning and professional growth. A particular focus will be on the positive impact that participating in a coaching/mentoring model of reflective practice has on the children that educators work with. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the benefits of mentorship and coaching to improve their teaching skills. Particular attention will be given to relationship based professional learning that highlights inquiry, reflection and leadership in professional practice. Students will demonstrate how to participate in coaching conversations with a mentor and evaluate their own skills through dialogue, discussion and the use of professional resources.
30 Hours/2 Credits
Students will develop an understanding of how children develop socially and emotionally in the context of relationships and a well-structured and planned early learning environment. Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to create activities that promote prosocial behaviours and foster self-regulation in children. A major focus for this course will be on dealing with challenging behaviours in young children using positive guidance strategies, the context of play, and daily activities that promote social and emotional development.
30 Hours/2 Credits
This course investigates the changing face of the Canadian family. The main focus will be to recognize and understand diverse aspects of Canadian family with its implications. Indigenous families and reconciliation in Canada are a focus. Students will be given opportunities to develop authentic, meaningful, and respectful relationships with each family of the children in their care. Particular attention will be given to infant/toddler care and school age care.
45 Hours/3 Credits
The course will provide introductory knowledge of the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada, related educational experiences and knowledge systems. The course material will work to develop a broader understanding of the important connections between this awareness and the professional responsibilities of educators. Student learning will be supported through the contributions of Indigenous educators, professional practitioners and Elders as they participate in a learning process that is established upon principles which encourage an awareness of both self and others.
Using a relationship based professional learning approach as well as a process of individual and group exploration, students will focus attention on both historic and current events that influence the complex relationships developed between Canada and Indigenous peoples. Furthermore, it will explore the ways in which these events are connected to the social and educational barriers Indigenous peoples and educators encounter today. Students will begin to generate a distinctive understanding of their own personal connections in relation to Canada’s Indigenous peoples, and will further discern the ways in which this deeper comprehension could impact their continued educational practice.
30 Hours/2 Credits
This course is the first of two practicum experiences offered in the MCG Careers Early Learning and Childcare Diploma program. Students will demonstrate skills in responsive positive child/family and community interactions, curriculum development and program planning, documentation of the children’s learning,
evaluation of themselves and their program. Particular attention will be given to demonstration of skills in program planning and documentation using theories and concepts outlined in Flight: Alberta’s early learning and child care framework. Students will demonstrate and evaluate their skills through documentation, discussion, reflective journaling and practicum assignments. Students are placed and/or employed in licensed childcare or school settings. Supervision is provided by a Practicum Instructor and from CDS certified staff in the students’ placement. Students must be registered in ELCD 291: Practicum Seminar III while completing practicum.
Prerequisites: ELCD 242: Program Planning, Completion of 9 credits in the ELCD program, and approval from the ELCD department.
200 Hours/4 Credits
This course is the first of two practicum seminars offered in the Early Learning and Childcare Diploma program at MCG Careers. Practicum seminar is designed to support students enrolled in ELCD 294: Practicum III to reflect on the practicum experience through guided discussion and assignments. Examining
observation of children with a focus on awareness of detail, recognizing the children’s dispositions for learning, viewing children through the Image of the Child (Flight), and from the child’s perspective is a particular focus of this seminar.
Prerequisites: Enrolled in ELCD 294: Practicum III
15 Hours/1 Credit
This course explores program planning using theories and concepts outlined in Flight: Alberta's early learning and childcare framework. Opportunities to explore the image of the child looking at observation lenses and pedagogical documentation processes. you will experience the process of observing, reflecting, planning and taking action through projects and classroom discussion.
90 Hours/6 Credits
This course begins with a review of the origins, purpose and dimensions of quality early childhood inclusive environments. Investigation into specific disabilities and instructional strategies to support the inclusion of children with special education needs in the early childhood classroom will be a major focus of this course. Students will be learning how to adapt, modify and arrange daily activities and environments to support the diverse learners they will encounter in their programs. Finally, students will understand the important of working in collaboration with families and in teams to support student need through the creation of a learner profile, instructional matrix and student support plan.
30 Hours/2 Credits
This course examines the theory and research pertaining to the field of interpersonal communications. It will also encourage the development of interpersonal skills, (the practical skills for personal, social and professional success).
45 Hours/ 3 credits
