CCS3140 Early Learning & Child Care 4

Advanced · 1 credit · HRH - Health, Recreation, and Human Services

Description: Students will examine family dynamics and issues, as well as the cultural diversity of the children and families under their care. Students also will develop skills to support and promote the cultural identity of children.
Prerequisite: CCS3130: Early Learning & Child Care 3
Parameters: Access to children between the ages of 0–5 in any of the following ways: a licensed child care centre; a licensed preschool; a licensed or approved family day home; a licensed out-of-school care program; or, a school-based pre-Kindergarten program. (A Kindergarten program will not fulfill the needs of the program due to the age of the children.) Note: This is the fourth of five courses leading to the provincial certification required to work in licensed child care programs. Upon successful completion of the following courses—Early Learning and Child Care 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5—the student may be eligible to receive certification, providing the objectives of the Orientation Course for Childcare Staff1 from Alberta Children and Youth Services have been met. Students should be aware that a security check may be required for access to child care facilities.
Supporting courses: HCS2020: First AID/CPR with AED HSS2020: Nurturing Children

Outcomes The student will:

1 explain strategies to improve relationships with families and co-workers within the context of a child care facility
- 1.1 describe the stresses facing families and the role of child care in supporting families
- 1.2 identify barriers to positive relations between families and child care staff
- 1.3 describe strategies that can improve relationships and communications with parents and co-workers
- 1.4 describe the role of problem solving and how this may be used with family members
2 demonstrate awareness and understanding of cultural diversity and practices
- 2.1 build cultural knowledge
- 2.2 identify cultural practices within communities
- 2.3 describe various cultural skills that are effective for child care
- 2.4 demonstrate inclusion of families’ cultural diversity within a child care facility
3 demonstrate awareness and understanding of FNMI (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) peoples and culture
- 3.1 demonstrate an understanding that FNMI (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) peoples developed distinct cultures in differing environments 1. The program of studies, DVD and instructor’s manual for Orientation Course for Childcare Staff is copyrighted and available through Alberta Children and Youth Services (Child Development Branch).
- 3.2 describe common misconceptions about Aboriginal peoples, including:
  - 3.2.1 First Nations (status/non-status)
  - 3.2.2 Métis
  - 3.2.3 Inuit
- 3.3 demonstrate an understanding of a holistic view of Aboriginal peoples
- 3.4 identify ways to support and promote identity when working with young children
4 compare community resources as valuable supports to children, families and the child care program
- 4.1 list a variety of community resources
- 4.2 compare the mandate of a variety of community resources
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 6.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 6.2 identify steps to achieve goals