EAD200 - Integrative Seminar: Field Placement I

Subject Title
Integrative Seminar: Field Placement I

Subject Description
This course is the foundation field placement (and accompanying integrative seminar) designed to support students in integrating practice skills and knowledge learned in their first and second semester. This course focuses on developing a solid foundation for practice with children and their families in early childhood settings. The integrative seminar component is designed to allow students to discuss experiences from their field placement, and compare these experiences with other students, through active student involvement and experiential learning. There is an expectation that client confidentiality will be rigorously protected.

During your field placements you must always be aware of the health and safety needs of the children. Alert staff to risky situations and offer to help. If at any time you jeopardize the emotional well being, health or safety of a child through your actions, or behaviours, and your supervising professor determines that you are not capable of the required level of independent functioning. You may be withdrawn from placement and may fail the course. You may also be asked to leave the program.

Credit Status
EAD 200 is a required subject in the Bachelor of Child Development.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject the student will be able to:

1. Accept children as compentent and capable learners.
2. Create a safe and effective learning environment for young children through positive interactions and effective classroom management.
3. Plan, implement and evaluate appropriate and comprehensive individual and group programs and curricula to meet the developmental needs of children reflecting the principles of a play-based learning and child development.
4. Demonstrate the responsibilities of an Early Childhood Educator through the practice of professional behaviours, including: teamwork, positive and respectful responses, cooperation, and effective oral and  written communication with children, families and colleagues.
5. Develop respectful, genuine, caring and supportive relationships with young children and their families, acknowledging the importance of inclusion in the preschool environment.
6. Reflect on one's own teaching ability to identify and demonstrate various teaching methods and strategies.

Academic Integrity
Seneca upholds a learning community that values academic integrity, honesty, fairness, trust, respect, responsibility and courage. These values enhance Seneca's commitment to deliver high-quality education and teaching excellence, while supporting a positive learning environment. Ensure that you are aware of Seneca's Academic Integrity Policy which can be found at: http://www.senecapolytechnic.ca/about/policies/academic-integrity-policy.html Review section 2 of the policy for details regarding approaches to supporting integrity. Section 2.3 and Appendix B of the policy describe various sanctions that can be applied, if there is suspected academic misconduct (e.g., contract cheating, cheating, falsification, impersonation or plagiarism).

Please visit the Academic Integrity website http://open2.senecac.on.ca/sites/academic-integrity/for-students to understand and learn more about how to prepare and submit work so that it supports academic integrity, and to avoid academic misconduct.

Discrimination/Harassment
All students and employees have the right to study and work in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. Language or activities that defeat this objective violate the College Policy on Discrimination/Harassment and shall not be tolerated. Information and assistance are available from the Student Conduct Office at student.conduct@senecapolytechnic.ca.

Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
The College will provide reasonable accommodation to students with disabilities in order to promote academic success. If you require accommodation, contact the Counselling and Accessibility Services Office at ext. 22900 to initiate the process for documenting, assessing and implementing your individual accommodation needs.

Camera Use and Recordings - Synchronous (Live) Classes
Synchronous (live) classes may be delivered in person, in a Flexible Learning space, or online through a Seneca web conferencing platform such as MS Teams or Zoom. Flexible Learning spaces are equipped with cameras, microphones, monitors and speakers that capture and stream instructor and student interactions, providing an in-person experience for students choosing to study online.

Students joining a live class online may be required to have a working camera in order to participate, or for certain activities (e.g. group work, assessments), and high-speed broadband access (e.g. Cable, DSL) is highly recommended. In the event students encounter circumstances that impact their ability to join the platform with their camera on, they should reach out to the professor to discuss. Live classes may be recorded and made available to students to support access to course content and promote student learning and success.

By attending live classes, students are consenting to the collection and use of their personal information for the purposes of administering the class and associated coursework. To learn more about Seneca's privacy practices, visit Privacy Notice.