Practicum - Special Needs

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Duration: 5 weeks

Hours: 200

Domestic Tuition: $895.00

International Tuition: $1270.00

Description

This is a five week (200 hours) block placement in a licensed centre that includes children who need extra support. The practicum must be taken under the supervision of an individual who has been licensed by the Child Care Registry as a Special Needs Educator in BC. Students will be required to plan and implement six activities/experiences that will support a child with special needs to interact with his or her peers. These activities will be videotaped (10-15 minute video clips) and submitted to your Practicum Instructor for evaluation. The student will demonstrate resourcefulness and responsibility related to the staff, the children and the families in that setting, and will become familiar with the resources that can support them. Student Responsibilities: - Make arrangements with a child care centre to complete the five-week placement - Make arrangements for a video camera to demonstrate competencies, and ensure that parents are comfortable with the videotaping - Work full days in the child care centre and inform the staff if you need to be absent - Attend staff meetings when appropriate - Meet with centre supervisor to discuss individual program plans and performance - Participate as a team member by supporting staff in routines, supervision, program planning and general housekeeping

Objectives

• To demonstrate an ability to observe and record children's behaviour and design an individual program plan
• To understand inclusion and its implications for families, children and staff in a child care setting
• To develop an awareness of factors involved in identifying young children who need extra support
• To become familiar with community resources and have knowledge of referral procedures
• To design the environment of a child care setting to facilitate the inclusion of children who need extra support and promote and health and safety of all children
• To develop effective communication skills in working with families and other professionals