Course Description

Children today live in a different world than in previous generations. This module is meant for providers and staff of school-age child care programs. It looks at research identifying the needs and children 6-12 and the practices that will best meet these needs.

Dominion Learning Module

Course curriculum

    1. A Time of Change and Challenge

    2. After School – Having The Best Time

    3. BGCKL After School Programs for Children

    4. Understanding The School Age Child

    5. Theory Informs Our Understanding of School-Age Development

    6. What Does Research Tell Us About Children’s Needs In Middle Childhood?

    7. From Research to Practice in School-age Child Care

    8. Characteristics of Quality School-age Programs

    9. Opportunities for Increasing Independence, Choice, Power and Competence

    10. Incorporating 'Clubs' into the School Age Program

    11. The Role of the Early Childhood Educator in a School-Age Child Care Program

    12. A Day in the Life of an Educator in a School-Age Child Care Program

    13. Seven years – A lifelong impact

    1. Self-Assessment

    2. Module Summary

    1. Drama Game for kids. Mr. Chop's Sweet Shop

    2. Drama Game: Group Objects

    3. Creativity

    1. References

About this course

  • Free
  • 19 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content