Course Overview

Learning outcomes (LOs) serve as a valuable resource to guide your learning journey and ensure you can maximize your learning experience. The primary purpose of this section is to communicate the intended learning outcomes of the Centre Management in Early Childcare and Education Course. 

By outlining these outcomes, you will have a roadmap of the knowledge, skills, and competencies you will acquire throughout the course. These outcomes are carefully crafted to align with the overall goals and objectives of the course, ensuring that you are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed.

The learning outcomes for this course align with the content, activities, and assessments you will encounter, enabling you to track your growth and identify improvement opportunities. Within each module's section, an overview is provided, including the respective LOs that are relevant to that module. You are encouraged to review the learning outcomes thoroughly and to refer to them throughout your learning journey to support your success in completing all provided activities and assessments.  

Course Learning Outcomes

After completing all activities and assessments (32 total hours) in this open course, participants will:

• Understand the dispositions and skills required to carry out various leadership roles and responsibilities within childcare
• Apply effective and respectful communication strategies with children, families, and staff, foster collaboration and trust while upholding centre policies and procedures, centre philosophy, and licensing regulations.
• Gain knowledge of health and safety protocols, licensing regulations, and the BC Employment Act to ensure a safe, supportive working environment for children, families, and ECE professionals.
• Analyze and integrate the centre's philosophy and the Provincial Code of Ethics into daily practices, ensuring a cohesive approach to care and education that reflects the values and rights of children, families, and educators.
• Evaluate the role of ongoing professional development (Pro-D) in enhancing personal and team practices, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and ethical responsibility in the early learning environment.