Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework
Capable, Confident, and Curious: Nova Scotia's Early Learning Curriculum Framework guides the practice of educators and pedagogical leaders who work with young children in early learning and child care programs, from birth to age eight.
Image of the Child
- Module 1
This NSELCF module explores how our image of the child transforms both educator practice and early learning environments.
Pedagogical Leadership
- Module 2
This NSELCF module explores how pedagogical leadership supports inclusion and deepens practice in early learning and child care programs.
Connecting Early Learning Principles and Practices
- Module 3
This NSELCF modules offers an overview of the framework’s early learning principles and practices.
Connecting Learning Goals, Learning Objectives, and Strategies
- Module 4
This NSELCF module introduces the framework’s four learning goals and explores the different learning objectives within.
Inclusive Learning Environments
- Module 5
This NSELCF module invites participants to take a deeper look at the practice of Inclusive Learning Environments.
Partnerships with Families and Communities
- Module 6
This NSELCF module invites participants to strengthen their practice by building partnerships through communication, collaboration, and care.
Critical Reflection and the Reflective Planning Cycle
- Module 7
This NSELCF module offers a deeper exploration of the principle of critical reflection, and the Reflective Planning Cycle.
Authentic Assessment through Pedagogical Documentation
- Module 8
This NSELCF module offers a deeper exploration of the practice of authentic assessment and pedagogical documentation.
Play-based Learning and Intentionality
- Module 9
This NSELCF module explores intentionality in play-based learning and educator practice.