CYCC
What does it mean to be strength based?
Having unconditional positive regard, be able to identify strengths, support development, focus on solution and not the problem, and empower client.
Why is Early Childhood Education important?
The brain reaches its full weight by the age of 7 and therefore development before that will affect them for the rest of their life.
How long is the BCST degree?
Four years: two in our major and two in our bachelors.
What is self-care?
Taking care of oneself, through behaviors that promote healthy well-being and active management of illness when it occurs
What is Advocacy?
It is a planned action to support a cause, interest, idea, etc.
What are the key themes of CYC practice?
Passion, Caring, The milieu, Social competence, Space and time, & Experiential.
What are children’s disposition to learn?
Play and playful, seeking, participating, persisting, and caring. (Makovichuk et. al, 2014)
Who might either a CYC or ELC work with?
Speech therapists, physiotherapists, teachers, doctors, nutritionists, extra-curricular animators, social workers.
This form of self-care is characterized by a person using words of affirmation and care towards themselves.
Affirmations
How can one be an advocate?
Find your why, Find your crowd, Be specific, & Make your voice heard.
What is the general role of a CYC worker?
CYC workers strive to improve the physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of vulnerable children, youth and families.
What are the three levels of Early Childhood Educator Certification?
Child Development Assistant, Child Development Worker, and Child Development Supervisor (Alberta Queen’s Printer, 2016, pp.7-9)
Why is interdisciplinary practice important in our field?
Brings different perspectives to similar problems and therefore gives the best possible care for the children and their families.
How might someone prevent burnout?
Early recognition of burnout and related risks, Care for your physical well-being, Include daily enjoyable activities, & have a good support system.
What are the levels of advocacy?
Micro, Messo, and Macro.
What are the 5 principles of trauma informed care?
Trust, safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment
What is pedagogical documentation?
Recording through written observation, videos, and/or pictures of the process of learning, making it visible for children and their families, and using the information for research, documentation of progress, and/or emergent programming. (Dietze et. al, 2016, pp. 266-267))
Where might a BCST student work after graduation?
Schools, community setting, hospitals, residential homes, child care services
What is toxic stress?
When a child experiences strong, prolonged, and/or frequent adversity without proper adult support causing long-term adverse effects (Harvard University, 2021).
What are the types of advocacy?
Self-Advocacy, Individual Advocacy, Group Advocacy, & Systems Advocacy.
What are the competencies of CYCC?
Professionalism, Cultural and Human Diversity, Applied Human Development, Relationship and Communication, & Developmental Practice Methods.
What is emergent programming?
Co-constructing the environment and activities with the children and the adults involved. (Dietze et. al, 2016)
Why are practicums important in this degree?
Provides hands on learning, workplace experiences, and potential career opportunities
What is compassion fatigue also known as?
It is also known as vicarious or secondary trauma; meaning other people’s trauma can become your own.
Why is advocacy important in child and youth care?
Advocating for children, youth, and families is important for the protection of their rights, interests, and helping them to be able to advocate for themselves.