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Course Outline
Course Title: Early Learning Practicum I

Course Number: FLPL123 Approval Date: 2017/1/6

Course Hours: 112 hours Academic Year: 2016
Academic School: School of Justice and Community Development

Faculty: Cheryl Herder - cheryl.herder@flemingcollege.ca

Heather Kay - heather.kay@flemingcollege.ca
Julie Hickey - Julie.Hickey2@flemingcollege.ca
Nancy Doherty - nancy.doherty@flemingcollege.ca
Program Co-ordinator or Cheryl Herder - cheryl.herder@flemingcollege.ca
Equivalent:

Dean (or Chair): Linda Poirier - linda.poirier@flemingcollege.ca

Course Description

Early Learning Practicum I expands students understanding of developmentally appropriate practice in

early learning environments. This course provides opportunities for students to link their understanding
of development to the observed play interests of children as they plan and implement hands on
learning experiences for children in a licensed early learning facility.

Prerequisites: FLPL 121 - Strategies Practicum Success, EDUC 21 - Pedagogical Foundations,

EDUC 84 - Early Childhood Development Corequisites:

None.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Students will practice observation skills and documentation techniques for the purpose of
interpretation, pedagogical documentation study, and curriculum planning. Observations and
interpretations will reflect an understanding of child development, children's working theories
and scaffolding children's learning.

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2. Students will facilitate children's play and inquiry through the implementation of play-based
experiences that are "child centered", developmentally appropriate and fully support the
child/children's interests, driving questions, learning and skill development.
3. Students will demonstrate an ability to maintain positive, responsive relationships in their
interactions with individual children, groups of children, families, co-workers and the wider child
care community.
4. Students will create and maintain safe and healthy environments which best meet the
requirements of current legislation, regulatory bodies, and program policies.
5. Students will demonstrate professional communication skills (written, oral and non-verbal) that
will be reflected in all correspondence with children, families, co-workers, and College
Evaluators/Host Educators. This includes active listening skills, with regard to constructive
feedback and using it to initiate change and growth in student learning.
6. Students will be able to explain the interconnections between the broad principles of
sustainability - which include human health and well-being, ecological health, social issues, and
secure livelihoods- in order to support a better world for all generations.
7. Students will act in a manner consistent with ethical principles of fairness, equality, and
diversity.
8. Students will demonstrate physical, mental and emotional health and well-being

Students will consistently demonstrate professional conduct within the workplace, according to the
Ontario CECE Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, and as outlined in the Professional Review
evaluation process.

Learning Resources

Fleming College Early Childhood Education Program (2017). Policy and Field Placement Handbook.
Field Practice 1 - FLPL123.

Ministry of Education, Ontario Best Start Panel (2007). Early Learning Early Learning for Every Child
Today: A Framework for Ontario Early Childhood Settings.

Ministry of Education, Ontario Best Start Panel (2014). Excerpts from "ELECT".

Ministry of Education (2014). How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years

Ministry of Education (2013). Think, Feel, Act: Lessons from Research about Young Children

Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Percentage

Applied Learning P/F

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Student Success: Policies and Procedures

Mutually, faculty and learners will support and adhere to college Academic Regulations, and Student
Rights and Responsibilities. The following policies and guidelines have been developed to support the
learning process.

Please click on the link for information about:

Student Rights and Responsibilities

(flemingcollege.ca/PDF/Student-Rights-And-Responsibilities.pdf)
Academic Regulations
(flemingcollege.ca/PDF/Fleming-College-Academic-Regulations.pdf)
Guidelines for Professional Practice: Students and Faculty
(flemingcollege.ca/PDF/guidelines-for-professional-practice-students-faculty.pdf)

Alternate accessible formats of learning resources and materials will be provided, on request.

Program Standards

The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development oversees the development and the
review of standards for programs of instruction. Each college is required to ensure that its programs
and program delivery are consistent with these standards, and must assist students to achieve these
essential outcomes.

This course contributes to Program Standards as defined by the Ministry of Advanced Education and
Skills Development (MAESD). Program standards apply to all similar programs of instruction offered
by colleges across the province. Each program standard for a postsecondary program includes the
following elements:

Vocational standards (the vocationally specific learning outcomes which apply to the program
of instruction in question);
Essential employability skills (the essential employability skills learning outcomes which apply
to all programs of instruction); and
General education requirement (the requirement for general education in postsecondary
programs of instruction that contribute to the development of citizens who are conscious of the
diversity, complexity and richness of the human experience; and, the society in which they live
and work).

Collectively, these elements outline the essential skills and knowledge that a student must reliably
demonstrate in order to graduate from the program. For further information on the standards for your
program, follow the MAESD link (www.tcu.gov.on.ca/pepg/audiences/colleges/progstan/)

Detail Plan

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Term: 2017 Winter

Faculty: Cheryl Herder - cheryl.herder@flemingcollege.ca

Heather Kay - heather.kay@flemingcollege.ca
Program Co-ordinator or
Equivalent: Cheryl Herder - cheryl.herder@flemingcollege.ca

Dean (or Chair): Linda Poirier - linda.poirier@flemingcollege.ca

Learning Plan
Wks/Hrs Learning
Units Topics, Resources, Learning, Activities Outcomes Assessment

Student Contact
Information for College
Complete all Week 1 student responsibilities and Evaluator Personal
placement tasks for the Host Educator and College Introduction Document
Evaluator as outlined on the Student Task Checklist,
WK. 1 posted in D2L and in the FLPL123 Field Placement 1-8 Weekly reflection Scan
Handbook by the weekly due date. NOTE: D2L weekly Orientation checklist
drop box deadlines vary as they are set by the (initials) Scan
student's assigned College Evaluator.
Communication Script
(initials)

Complete all Week 2 student responsibilities and

placement tasks for the Host Educator and College
Evaluator as outlined on the Student Task Checklist, Weekly Reflection 2
WK. 2 posted in D2L and in the FLPL123 Field Placement 1-8
Handbook. Observations

Wks/Hrs Learning
Units Topics, Resources, Learning, Activities Outcomes Assessment

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Weekly Reflection
Scan 2 completed
experience forms
(typed) Note:
Experience planning
will reflect evidence of
Complete all Week 3 student responsibilities and
sustainable practices
placement tasks for the Host Educator and College
and/or natural
Evaluator as outlined on the Student Task Checklist,
materials. Student
posted in D2L and in the FLPL123 Field Placement
WK. 3 1-8 evaluation and host
Handbook. This will include providing the Host
educator
Educator with the Mid Term Student Competency Form
evaluation/feedback
(ongoing self-reflection) AND printing off the Mid Term
Evaluation for the Host Educator to review and included, initialed by
complete. Host Mid-term Student
Competency Form
(ongoing selfreflection)
presented to
Host *Mandatory
Component

Weekly Reflection 2
Observations Scanned
Completed Mid-term
Complete all Week 4 student responsibilities and
placement tasks for the Host Educator and College Evaluation Scanned
Evaluator as outlined on the Student Task Checklist, Student Task Checklist
posted in D2L and in the FLPL123 Field Placement dated and signed Mid
Handbook. This will include submitting the Mid Term
WK. 4 Student Competency Form (ongoing self-reflection), 1-8 Tem Student
the scanned Student Task Checklist dated and signed, Competency Form
and the scanned and completed Midterm evaluation to submitted to College
the College Evaluator. The College Evaluator will
provide the results of the Midterm Professional Review Evaluator *Mandatory
in the D2L feedback box with the Midterm Evaluation. Component
Professional Review *
Mandatory Component

Wks/Hrs Learning
Units Topics, Resources, Learning, Activities Outcomes Assessment

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Weekly Reflection
Scan 2 completed
experience forms
(typed) Note:
Experience planning
will reflect evidence of
sustainable practices
Complete all Week 5 student responsibilities and and/or natural
placement tasks for the Host Educator and College materials. Student
WK. 5 Evaluator as outlined on the Student Task Checklist, 1-8 evaluation with Host
posted in D2L and in the FLPL123 Field Placement Educator
Handbook. evaluation/feedback
included, initialed by
Host (reminder, 1 of
these is a loose parts
experience)

Complete all Week 6 student responsibilities and Weekly Reflection 1

placement tasks for the Host Educator and College extended learning
Evaluator as outlined on the Student Task Checklist, experience 1 group
posted in D2L and in the FLPL123 Field Placement time reflection

WK. 6 Handbook. This will include providing the Host 1-8 Completed Final
Educator with the Final Student Competency Form Student Competency
(ongoing self-reflection) AND printing off the Final Form presented to
Evaluation for the Host Educator to review and Host *Mandatory
complete.
Component

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Wks/Hrs Learning
Units Topics, Resources, Learning, Activities Outcomes Assessment

Weekly Reflection
Teacher as
Researcher:
Pedagogical
Documentation Study
Scanned Attendance
Complete all Week 7 student responsibilities and
placement tasks for the Host Educator and College Tracking Form
Evaluator as outlined on the Student Task Checklist, Scanned Student Task
posted in D2L and in the FLPL123 Field Placement Checklist dated and
Handbook. This will include submitting the Final
WK. 7 Student Competency Form (ongoing self-reflection), 1-8 signed Scanned
the scanned Student Task Checklist dated and signed, Completed Final
and the scanned and completed Final evaluation to the Evaluation Completed
College Evaluator. The College Evaluator will provide
the results of the Final Professional Review in the D2L Final Student
feedback box with the Final Evaluation. Competency Form
submitted for College
Evaluator *Mandatory
Component
Professional Review *
Mandatory Component

Assessment Requirements
Course

Assessment Task Date/Weeks Learning Percentage

Outcome

Midterm Evaluation All College Evaluator and Host

Educator requirements and tasks on the student
task checklist, as outlined on the D2L course page,
the course outline and in the FLPL123 Field
Handbook, must be submitted in the drop box
folder (and/or presented to the Host Educator) in
the week that it is due. The student must print off
the Midterm Evaluation and give it to the Host Week 4 1-8 P/F
Educator in Week 3. The Host Educator will review
the Student Competency Form and completed
Midterm Evaluation no later than Week 4 with the
student. This must be scanned and submitted to
D2L for the College Evaluator in Week 4.

Course

Assessment Task Date/Weeks Learning Percentage

Outcome

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Student Competency * Mandatory Component

Students must do ongoing reflection and self
evaluation for the duration of the FLPL123
placement. As they apply theory to practice and WeeK 3 and
fulfill learning outcomes they will document 6 Host
evidence of their learning throughout placement as
outlined in the student competency evaluation form. Educator 1-8 P/F
This will be presented to the Host Educator in Week 4 and
Week 3 and 6 for review in completing Midterm and 7 CollegeEvaluator
Final Evaluations. It will be scanned and submitted
to the College Evaluator in Week 4 and Week 7.

Professional Review *Mandatory Component

Attention to professionalism (required soft skills for
the workplace), including but not limited to
placement attendance, weekly reflections for the
college evaluator, D2L, and/or email WeeK 4 and
1-8 P/F
communication are all important elements that Week 7
make up the Professional Review.
Students must receive a MANDATORY PASS AT
MID TERM
AND FINAL
Final Evaluation All College Evaluator and Host
Educator requirements and tasks on the student
checklist, as outlined on the D2L course page, the
course outline and in the FLPL123 Field
Handbook, must be submitted in the drop box
folder (and/or presented to the Host Educator) in
the week that it is due. The student must print off WeeK 7 1-8 P/F
the Final Evaluation and give it to the Host
Educator in Week 6. The Host Educator will review
the Student Competency Form and completed
Final Evaluation no later than Week 7 with the
student. This must be scanned and submitted to
D2L for the College Evaluator in Week 7.

NAMETAGS: Students are required to purchase an ECE name tag at the Fleming College bookstore.
A Fleming College ECE student template will be provided for you to insert into the nametag. Identifying
yourself as a Fleming College ECE student with a name tag is mandatory. Failure to do so, may put
your placement at risk.

WEEKLY MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL REVIEW: Weekly meetings with the Host Educator are
required to ensure students receive adequate support. Weekly required documentation as outlined in
the Field Handbook must be submitted in the D2L drop box folders provided for evaluation and
review by the College Evaluator. Failure to do so, within the weekly deadline set by each College
Evaluator will put students at risk of a failing grade on the Professional Review.

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Mandatory Component: Student Competency Week 3 and 6 for the Host Educator and submitted
Week 4 and 7 for the College Evaluator on D2L. The Professional Review is a mandatory pass Week
4 and 7.

SITE VISITS AND FINAL GRADE: Site visits throughout the duration of the placement will not occur,
unless it is deemed necessary by the Host Educator, Host Site Supervisor or College Evaluator. The
final grade for the FLPL123 Placement is assigned by the College Evaluator in consultation with the
Host Educator. A MANDATORY PASS (AT MID TERM AND FINAL) on the Professional Review is
required for successful completion of the FLPL123 placement.

FLPL121/FLPL123 TAKEN CONSECUTIVELY: To ensure all students are knowledgeable in current

practice and policy procedures for Field Placement, the FLPL121 course and the FLPL123 placement
must be taken consecutively, within the same semester. If a student should be unsuccessful in either
of these 7 week courses, in order to continue in the ECE program they must take both courses again
consecutively, when they return to the ECE program.

Exemption Contact

Cheryl Herder
Program Coordinator Early Childhood Education
(705) 749-5520 X 1871 cheryl.herder@flemingcollege.ca

Prior Learning and Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

PLAR uses tools to help learners reflect on, identify, articulate, and demonstrate past learning which
has been acquired through study, work and other life experiences and which is not recognized through
formal transfer of credit mechanisms. PLAR options include authentic assessment activities designed
by faculty that may include challenge exams, portfolio presentations, interviews, and written
assignments. Learners may also be encouraged and supported to design an individual documentation
package that would meet the learning requirements of the course. Any student who wishes to have
any prior learning acquired through life and work experience assessed, so as to translate it into a
college credit, may initiate the process by applying through the Registrar's office. For more information
please click on the following link: http://flemingcollege.ca/admissions/prior-learning-assessment-
andrecognition

Course Specific Policies and Procedures

It is the responsibility of the student to retain this course outline for future reference. Course outlines
may be required to support applications for advanced standing and credit transfer to other educational
institutions, portfolio development, PLAR and accreditation with professional associations.

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1. ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to fulfill a 14 day placement.

Attendance at the placement site must be taken very seriously. All
absences must be recorded on the attendance tracking form with the
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student success in meeting the learning outcomes of this course. In the event of Host Site
closure (weather, stat holidays etc.) "make up days" may be required at the discretion of the
College Evaluator and/or Host Site to ensure learning objectives are met by the student.
2. TRAVEL: Students will be required to travel to their placements. It is the responsibility of each
student to make his/her own travel arrangements and cover any additional transportation costs
as a result.
3. All assessments are due on their stated due date and time unless the student has made
specific arrangements with their College Evaluator and/or Host Educator. Make-up
arrangements for missed assessments are normally not allowed. However, in the event of
documented illness or personal circumstances, which prohibit the student from completing the
assessment, make-up provisions may be provided as per the Class Absence Operating
Procedure (2-205). The procedure can be found at
https://mycampus.flemingcollege.ca/group/portal/resources .
4. Final grades in this course are assigned based on the level of academic achievement which
corresponds to all of the assessment components as cited in this course outline.
5. This course has mandatory assessment pieces: Student Competency (Week 4 and 7) and a
Mandatory Pass of the Professional Review (Week 4 and 7)
6. All evaluations will be reviewed and feedback will be provided for the student on a weekly basis
by the College Evaluator/Host Educator. The purpose of this is to offer timely support through
constructive feedback and for the student to apply this feedback and initiate change for
success.
7. Students have the responsibility to support academic honesty and integrity. Please see Section
6 of the Academic Regulations (2-201) for policy surrounding Academic Integrity. This
document can be found on the student portal in the resources section
https://mycampus.flemingcollege.ca/group/portal/resources/academicregulationspolicy
8. Electronic communication and data devices may be utilized for the purposes of placement
based work such as note-taking and research only. This will be up to the discretion of the Host
Site location and discussed at the Orientation visit.
9. Students are encouraged to keep the course outline and marked materials until a final course
grade is received at the end of the semester, or for the purposes of portfolio building and
transfer credits.

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