Department of Social Science and Humanities
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
HPW 3C1
Working With Children and Young Children
Student Name: ____________________
Textbook #: __________
Grade 11, College
Course Description:
This course prepares students for occupations involving children from birth to six years of age. Students will study theories
about child behaviour and development, and will have opportunities for research and observation and for practical
experiences with young children. Students will become familiar with occupational opportunities and requirements related to
working with infants and young children. They will also have opportunities to develop research and critical-thinking skills as
they investigate and evaluate current research about early childhood education.
Overall Course Expectations or Strands:
Research and Inquiry Skills
A1. Exploring: explore topics related to early childhood education, and formulate questions to guide their research; A2.
Investigating: create research plans, and locate and select information relevant to their chosen topics, using appropriate social
science research and inquiry methods; A3. Processing Information: assess, record, analyse, and synthesize information
gathered through research and inquiry; A4. Communicating and Reflecting: communicate the results of their research and
inquiry clearly and effectively, and reflect on and evaluate their research, inquiry, and communication skills.
Growth and Development
B1. Patterns in Infant and Child Development: demonstrate an understanding of patterns of social, emotional, cognitive,
linguistic, and physical development in infants and children from birth to six years of age; B2. Theories of Child
Development: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of influential theories about child development; B3. Positive
Environments for Development: demonstrate an understanding of how developmentally appropriate environments and
experiences promote healthy development in children.
Employment Opportunities and Requirements:
C1. Education and Professional Development: describe postsecondary destinations, workplaces, and professional
development opportunities in early childhood education; C2. Workplace Expectations: explain the legal and social workplace
expectations for employment in early childhood education in Ontario; C3. Essential Skills and Personal Qualities:
demonstrate an understanding of the essential skills, personal qualities, and work habits necessary for success in early
childhood education.
Interacting with Children
D1. Guiding Children’s Behaviour: demonstrate an understanding of theories and strategies related to child behaviour, and
effectively use a range of strategies and skills when working with children from birth to six years of age; D2. Developmentally
Appropriate Programs and Environments: demonstrate an understanding of the elements of developmentally appropriate
programs and environments for children from birth to six years of age; D3. Refining Skills through Practical Experiences:
apply and evaluate their knowledge of child development through practical experiences with children.
Addressing Social Challenges
E1. Issues and Challenges: demonstrate an understanding of a variety of issues and challenges that early childhood educators
encounter; E2. Neglect and Abuse: demonstrate an understanding of factors that contribute to neglect and physical, sexual,
and emotional abuse and of the roles of early childhood educators in dealing with these issues; E3. Social and Cultural
Variations: demonstrate an understanding of how a variety of social and cultural factors affect young children.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of this course.
My signature below indicates that I have read the Course Handout, and I am in agreement with its contents.
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Student’s Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Course Timeline:
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
Unit
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
Resources:
Readiness for Parenting
Pre and Post Pregnancy
Healthy Child Development
Diversity and Universal Concerns
Social and Legal Challenges or Parenthood
11 days
23 days
23 days
21 days
17 days
The course will use a variety of resources. The
primary textbook Parenting: Rewards and
Responsibilities will be distributed to students
during the first week of the course. The text and
all other resources assigned to each student are
the responsibility of the student. Any damage
incurred will result in payment for replacement.
Replacement cost for the text is $75.00.
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 15% of the final
mark. These tasks are specifically itemized below.
All timelines as stated are approximate.
Evaluation Policies
1. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below) & 4 levels of the Achievement Chart as found in the Ministry Policy document for Social
Sciences and Humanities.
Evaluation Structure:
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark.
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: Culminating task = 15%
& Final Examination = 15%)
2. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Independent work, collaboration,
organization, responsibility, self-regulation and initiative are assessed apart from student
achievement in the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student agenda.
4. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
5. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagiarized, a zero may be assigned.
6. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!