CLD 251

This course supports students in developing their professional, interpersonal and communicative interactive skills. The process of communication, as well as how one's emotions, values, experiences, perceptions and self-concept affect professional behaviour are discussed. Topics include interviewing skills, ethical behaviour, leadership and advocacy as an early childhood practitioner. Models of effective small group and team collaborations are examined and applied in a laboratory setting. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.