Module 1: Image of the Child

this is a 2 evening online session, you must attend both in order to receive a certificate

The foundation of Nova Scotia’s Early Learning Curriculum Framework is the belief that all children are capable, confident, and curious learners. In this opening module, participants are invited to reflect deeply on their own image of the child, exploring how personal values and professional practices shape children's experiences in early learning and child care programs. Grounded in the vision of joyful, intentional environments, this module sets the stage for understanding how educators can foster children’s growth by seeing and supporting them through a strengths-based lens.

Through case studies, collaborative dialogue, and meaningful reflection, educators will explore how the image of the child influences curriculum decisions, learning environments, and relationships with families and communities.

Participants will:

• Define the concept of the image of the child and explore how it aligns with the principles and practices of the NSELCF.
• Reflect on how personal beliefs and professional values influence their image of the child and their daily interactions.
• Identify ways to support children as capable, confident, and curious through intentional environments and responsive relationships.
• Begin to develop a personal and collective vision that will guide professional growth throughout the NSELCF modules.
• Apply the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) to everyday practice and consider its connection to the image of the child.
• Explore the concept of the educator's image and how it shapes their role in early learning and child care settings.