This course is designed to provide insights into the social and emotional lives of young children. Exploration into the theories and research on some key aspects of social and emotional learning will be examined.
This course will introduce those who work in early childhood professions to the field of early childhood special education. It focuses on typical and atypical early childhood development and instructional strategies that accommodate young children with special needs into any regular classroom.
This course provides students with an introduction to perspectives related to working with Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) families with infants and children with special needs in Canada, and British Columbia in particular. Students will explore Indigenous perspectives of childhood and lifespan development; Indigenous communities and colonial history; and the importance of culture and identity for the well-being of Indigenous children.
The development of kindergarten programs with reference to recent research, theories of early learning, curriculum trends and practices, and the place of kindergarten in contemporary education.
This course is an introduction to dimensions of young children's health and well-being within the context of early childhood education and care. This online course will draw on early learning theory, research, and policy to explore health and well-being as it applies to young children in professional early learning and care environments. While informed globally, this course will emphasize and draw on Canadian contributions with applications specifically to the British Columbia geographic region. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.
Critical analysis of health care trends and oral health care delivery with emphasis on underserved diverse populations. Prerequisite: Pre or Corequisite: DHYG 462
Critical analysis of dental hygiene theory and practice related to diverse clients with complex oral health care needs. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. Prerequisite: DHYG 310.