Requirements: This course is only open to those who have filled out the Facilitator application. If you have not yet done so, please contact BCFCCA.
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The 30 Hour Good Beginnings: Professional Development for Child Care Providers Level 1 and 2 offers guidance and ideas for the delivery of training to those interested in entering the child care field as a ‘Responsible Adult’ and/or a family child care provider.
It is recommended that those interested in facilitating the GB either Level 1 or both Level 1 & 2 audit the course. Once the course is completed proceed to complete Tips and Tools on Facilitating.
Scenario-based learning allows learners to view situations from different perspectives, encouraging thoughtful reflection. Applying learning in a more practical way can help to build confidence and gives the learner the ability to transfer knowledge to real-life work. You will see how best practices might look in action, determine alternate strategies you could implement in these situations, and reflect on your own experiences as a care provider.
Your task is to take on the perspective of the provider within the scenario and determine:
What worked well?
What, if anything, could be done differently?
Remember, it is not the job of providers to diagnose children. Instead, we can do our best to create safe childcare ecosystems that promote social emotional well-being and support children and their diverse range of behaviours. This will be important to keep in mind while navigating the scenarios in Module 4.