How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy
This online, asynchronous, micro-credential provides students with a brief introduction to How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and Child Care.
Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, learners should be able to:
Examine pedagogy development and how learning happens within early years and childcare settings
Evaluate the “Four Foundations” of learning including, belonging, engagement, wellbeing, and expression within early years and childcare environments
Examine the various curriculum models that are tailored towards early years including, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, and High Scope
hExamine the importance of supporting the child and family, community, and other educators within the early years sector
Develop forms of pedagogical documentation used to support educators with making connections with children and their learning experiences
Evaluate personal desires, biases, and self-reflection for wanting to pursue a career within the Early Childhood Educator profession
This online, asynchronous, micro-credential provides students with a brief introduction to How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and Child Care. Students will explore how to implement curriculum and pedagogy while working within the 4 Foundations of well-being, expression, belonging and engagement. Students will also begin to practice skills necessary in the process of pedagogical documentation. They will also examine the importance of building relationships and will engage in reflective practice, reflecting on their own personal biases that could affect their interactions while working with children and families.
Review the curriculum below to see the topics covered.
Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media.
You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.
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Module 1: Introduction to How Does Learning Happen
Module 1: Discussion- Introduction to How Does Learning Happen
Module 1: Discussion- Introduction to How Does Learning Happen
Module 1: Discussion- Introduction to How Does Learning Happen
Module 1: Introduction to How Does Learning Happen Quiz
Module 2: Understanding the Four Foundations
Module 2: Discussion- Understanding the four foundations
Module 2: Discussion- Understanding the four foundations
Module 2: Discussion- Understanding the four foundations
Module 2: Discussion- Understanding the four foundations
Module 2: Discussion- Understanding the four foundations
Module 2: Understanding the Four Foundations Quiz
Module 3: Developing Early Years Curriculum
Module 3: Discussion- Developing Early Years Curriculum
Module 3: Discussion- Developing Early Years Curriculum
Module 3: Developing Early Years Curriculum Quiz
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