Young learners’ health and well-being are important for their success at school and beyond. This course offers students an introduction to the philosophical underpinnings of holistic learning and what it means to teach the whole child in kindergarten for 4 and 5 year olds. In line with the Preschool Cycle Program’s emphasis on nurturing young children’s global development, the topics to be explored in this course include diversity and inclusion in early childhood, the importance of social and emotional learning, holistic approaches to early education, well-being and trauma-informed care, building partnerships with families and communities, and interprofessional collaboration. Credits: 3. See the link to the Academic Calendar.
- Teacher: Daniela Bascunan