- 22 June 2023
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Identifying and Removing Barriers: We Can All Play!
In this workshop, participants will learn to identify and realize some challenges that young children experience as they attempt to fully participate and engage in child care settings. These barriers can sometimes create behaviours that challenge even the most experienced early childhood educators.
Participants will further understand how to identify some of the issues that children may have with their environment; with the materials provided, the adults guiding their learning and/or, their play attempts with their peers. We will discuss strategies and approaches that can mitigate these barriers to inclusion of all children.
Presenter:
Debra Smith completed her ECE with IT and SN Certificates (1990) from the Douglas College ECE Program and continued her studies in development as she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Youth Care from the University of the Fraser Valley (2005). Her focus on human studies continued as she completed her M Ed in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria (2012).
Deb’s interests are specific to children and adults with disabilities. She has extensive experience in working with a diverse range of children in preschool, daycare and after school care programs as an ECE, a Supported Child Development Consultant/Coordinator and a Director in a child care setting. Deb continues to work with community committees in the creation and development of supportive programs for children and families
Deb has designed, written content material for; and taught courses at Douglas College since 2005.