ERS203 - Introduction to Resource Consulting Field Placement I

Subject Title
Introduction to Resource Consulting Field Placement I

Subject Description
This field placement experience introduces students to the work of ECE resource consulting. Building on prior skills and knowledge students examine current legislation, policies and evidence informed practices to reflect on how the roles of the RECE and ECE resource consultant complement each other to support children living with special needs. Students demonstrate collaborative professional practices as they promote and advocate inclusive policies and environments. In consultation with the service team, students select, administer and interpret observation techniques and screening tools in order to contribute to the Family Service Plan. In addition, they recommend program adaptations and modifications that demonstrate the principles of early learning pedagogy and inclusive play-based early learning practices, empower parents as decision-makers. Students reflect on the effectiveness of those strategies as well as on their own personal development as early childhood interventionists.
Note: The facilitator in this course does not provide placement services, collect police/medical checks or provide affiliation agreements on behalf of students registered at colleges other than Seneca. With the support of the registering college all students should be ready at the start of the course to provide the facilitator with the agency name, location, contact name and the agreed upon hours/dates of placement. The facilitator will liaise with agency to conduct the students assessment.

Credit Status
One credit in the ECE Resource Consulting Graduate Certificate.

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

1. Assess ethical and professional obligations of RECE's and ECE Resource Consulting professionals to inform practice.
2. Demonstrate collaborative professional practices to support children living with diverse abilities and their families.
3. Consult with the family service team to gain perspective on the children's strengths, interest and history for the purposes of informing a Family Service Plan.
4. Contribute information to the Family Service Plan while on placement.
5. Support inclusion of children living with diverse abilities through the planning, implementing, and evaluating of program adaptations and modifications that support early learning pedagogy.
6. Practice professional communication with families, colleagues, and educators in the role of the emerging Resource Consultant.

Academic Integrity
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Discrimination/Harassment
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Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
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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.

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