Your studies will focus on the early childhood educator's role as it relates to current occupational standards, advocacy, leadership, and professionalism. You will study the code of ethics for early childhood educators, prepare a professional development plan, and develop a self-care strategy.
You will develop knowledge and skills to provide rich opportunities for children to explore and develop holistically through play and learning outdoors. You will examine current research and land-based pedagogies, and practice planning provocations that invoke children's curiosity and wonderment in four seasons. You will examine naturalized and urban outdoor places and spaces with consideration to equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability for children and families.
You will apply a variety of observation methods and tools used to collect an ethical, objective and holistic view of a child.
The course continues the study of children with diverse abilities by addressing developmentally appropriate programming for young children with diverse abilities. You will study assessment, individualized planning and program planning in inclusive settings.
You will study the developmental milestones from conception through the stages of infancy and toddlerhood until age five. Your studies will provide an introduction to the theories of learning and personality, brain development and methods of studying human behaviour, including diverse world views. You will apply schemas and examine the impact of trauma on early childhood development.
You will examine diverse perspectives of providing respectful and relevant early learning and childcare for all children and families. You will construct a personal world view as you examine the principles of equity for diverse supports, partnerships, and requirements with families, educators, and communities for the development of equity-focused curriculum.
You will be introduced to the administrative knowledge and skills that are useful as an Early Childhood Educator. You will study the operating structure of early childhood programs, policies and procedures and Saskatchewan Child Care Regulations. You will become familiar with regulations that govern First Nations early childhood programs. You will develop skills in using program evaluation tools, managing money and accurate recordkeeping. You will become familiar with the rights and responsibilities for employees within the Saskatchewan Employment Act.
The course covers legislation, safety measures and best practices. It includes the selection and safe use of fall prevention, work positioning and fall arrest systems. It additionally includes fall hazard identification, fall protection planning and discussion on fall effects and fall rescue. Participants will engage in hands-on training. Participants must pass both a written and a practical-skills exam to obtain a certificate of successful course completion. As part of the practical exam, each participant will be briefly suspended in a harness.
Building on the skills you learned in Personal Care 1, you will become skilled at assisting clients in meeting personal care needs. You will study grooming and dressing, foot and nail care, and elimination care.
You will study grooming and dressing, foot and nail care, and elimination care.
You will have the opportunity to become skilled at assisting clients in meeting personal care needs. You will study infection control, body mechanics, bed making, positioning clients, range of motion, oral care, and assisting to feed clients.