This foundation course examines the major theories and contemporary research findings of human development and provides a sound basis for the students' understanding of children and self. Emphasis is on the interdependency of all domains of development - physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional and the complex interaction of biological and environmental factors. Such development is considered in terms of adaptation to the diverse environments in which human beings live and focuses on children from birth through toddler-hood.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00CLD 102 - Observation/ELCCourse DescriptionIn this course students develop expertise in using effective methods for observing, recording and analyzing children's behaviour and development. Students have the opportunity to practice a variety of observation methodologies and to discuss topics related to observer bias, subjectivity and objectivity, and making references. They also undertake participant and non-participant observation in the Early Learning Centre to introduce them to the rhythms and demands of child-care.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Corequisites:CLD 101CLD 103 - Human Development IICourse DescriptionThis course builds on the student's understanding of the major theories and contemporary research findings of human development and the mutual influence of biological, psychological and social factors within a given environment. The contexts of development are emphasized for children from preschool through adolescence.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:CLD 101CLD 111 - Curriculum I: EnvironmentsCourse DescriptionThrough examining theories and curriculum resources, and partaking in fieldwork, students investigate how classroom and community environments influence young children’s play and learning. Children’s perspectives of everyday places are emphasized, illustrating how children can co-participate in designing and evaluating learning environments. Students consider how children develop; experience agency, competence, inequities, and histories; and engage with 21st-century concerns as they explore different environments.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Corequisites:CLD 101 and CLD 102CLD 161 - Field Education ICourse DescriptionStudents will apply observation skills, knowledge of children and families, and curricula in early childhood education and care sites. Settings include the Toronto Metropolitan University Early Learning Centre, and off-campus early childhood care and education centres. Students will actively work with children birth to 5. Bi-weekly seminars support the placement experience. Discussions include nurturing positive relationships with children and families, planning and implementing curricula, and working collaboratively with the educator team. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.Weekly Contact:Lab 6 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:CLD 102Corequisites:CLD 103 and CLD 212CLD 204 - Children’s Bodies and MovementCourse DescriptionThis course investigates how contemporary research, societal discourses, and curriculum resources impact how young children experience and move their bodies. Centering children’s diverse lived knowledge about movement, growth, physical activity, motor skills, and body politics, students examine practices for supporting children’s meaningful and affirmative relationships with bodies and movement. Through experiential learning, students consider the ethics and politics of moving with children and explore how to create programming that promotes body justice, equity, and complexity.Weekly
This foundation course examines the major theories and contemporary research findings of human development and provides a sound basis for the students' understanding of children and self. Emphasis is on the interdependency of all domains of development - physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional and the complex interaction of biological and environmental factors. Such development is considered in terms of adaptation to the diverse environments in which human beings live and focuses on children from birth through toddler-hood.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00CLD 102 - Observation/ELCCourse DescriptionIn this course students develop expertise in using effective methods for observing, recording and analyzing children's behaviour and development. Students have the opportunity to practice a variety of observation methodologies and to discuss topics related to observer bias, subjectivity and objectivity, and making references. They also undertake participant and non-participant observation in the Early Learning Centre to introduce them to the rhythms and demands of child-care.Weekly Contact:Lab 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Corequisites:CLD 101CLD 103 - Human Development IICourse DescriptionThis course builds on the student's understanding of the major theories and contemporary research findings of human development and the mutual influence of biological, psychological and social factors within a given environment. The contexts of development are emphasized for children from preschool through adolescence.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:CLD 101CLD 111 - Curriculum I: EnvironmentsCourse DescriptionThrough examining theories and curriculum resources, and partaking in fieldwork, students investigate how classroom and community environments influence young children’s play and learning. Children’s perspectives of everyday places are emphasized, illustrating how children can co-participate in designing and evaluating learning environments. Students consider how children develop; experience agency, competence, inequities, and histories; and engage with 21st-century concerns as they explore different environments.Weekly Contact:Lecture 3 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Corequisites:CLD 101 and CLD 102CLD 161 - Field Education ICourse DescriptionStudents will apply observation skills, knowledge of children and families, and curricula in early childhood education and care sites. Settings include the Toronto Metropolitan University Early Learning Centre, and off-campus early childhood care and education centres. Students will actively work with children birth to 5. Bi-weekly seminars support the placement experience. Discussions include nurturing positive relationships with children and families, planning and implementing curricula, and working collaboratively with the educator team. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.Weekly Contact:Lab 6 hrs.GPA Weight:1.00Billing Units:1Count:1.00Prerequisites:CLD 102Corequisites:CLD 103 and CLD 212CLD 204 - Children’s Bodies and MovementCourse DescriptionThis course investigates how contemporary research, societal discourses, and curriculum resources impact how young children experience and move their bodies. Centering children’s diverse lived knowledge about movement, growth, physical activity, motor skills, and body politics, students examine practices for supporting children’s meaningful and affirmative relationships with bodies and movement. Through experiential learning, students consider the ethics and politics of moving with children and explore how to create programming that promotes body justice, equity, and complexity.Weekly
