1. The Science of Early Child Development, Second Edition

2. SECD is an online teaching and learning tool that presents groundbreaking research related to ECD. The format is accessible and interactive - like a multimedia textbook.

3. SECD is… A media-rich ‘live’ curriculum that can be easily updated as new research emerges.

4. A resource that can be used in a variety of ways in any community or sector interested in child & population development to create a common and current knowledge base.

5. The Science of Early Child Development team has recently produced two new versions: 1. Science of ECD, 2 nd Edition 2. Science of ECD, International Edition

6. Partners Atkinson Centre for Society and Child Development, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto Council ECD (Fraser Mustard and Clyde Hertzman) Consultative Group for Early Childhood Care and Development (CG-ECCD) – International Edition

7. Funders

8. SECD considers the following questions: What is the new framework for studying child development? Why is it important for those who work with children & families to understand science related to young children? How do everyday experiences affect biological pathways with long-term outcomes on health, learning & behaviour? Does what we do when children are little really affect the long- term health and well-being of the population? How can we narrow the gap between research and practice?

9. Why was SECD developed? At Red River College we needed current, accessible material easily understood by frontline caregivers. E.g., new science on brain development. Vision as resource for international use from the beginning because of content and media

10. Knowledge transfer Timing was excellent for this project. Researchers are enthusiastic about narrowing the gap between research and practice – the overarching goal of the project. College with production capacity and experience in a good position to take on this work, with partners ensuring academic integrity.

11. It’s about the science and practice of ECD Findings from neurobiology set the stage for the importance of nurturing and opportunities to explore and underscore the importance of investing in ECD.

12. Content 5 modules: Developmental Health Brain Development The Ecology of Childhood Coping and Competence Communicating and Learning

13. Each module is a combination of readings, videos, website links, examples, audio clips, photos, slideshows, questions for reflection and interactive activities such as games. Over 150 video clips are included: researchers and experts who act as the ‘voice’ of the teacher, and images of children, parents and caregivers that illustrate messages & link concepts to real life.

14. Each module has 3 sections: 1.Overview of the topic e.g. Brain Development 2.Research related to the topic 3.Links to Practice

15. Brief tour of resource www.scienceofecd.com

16. SECD can be used… In the classroom On a computer with internet access By individuals as a course ‘text’ or projected before a group As an online course – stand alone course or for content in other courses As a training tool for any sector interested in ECD.

17. SECD is currently used by colleges and universities in Canada Individual student users (as a basic ‘text’) at: Red River College George Brown College Conestoga College Sault College 30 Canadian colleges and universities have faculty using projection licenses.

18. SECD is also used by More than 1200 licences in Canada and around the world Institute of Child Study, University of Toronto Content enriches graduate course in Infant Development. Manitoba Child Care Program, Gov’t of Manitoba Child Care Assistant online course based on SECD – an introductory course delivered through RRC. TVOntario Repurposing content for website for parents. Various child & family agencies across Canada – Content is used in parenting workshops and professional development sessions. Human Development Program, Aga Khan University Use SECD as major content in Course 1 in the Advanced Diploma Program – From ECD to Human Development.

19. New Developments We are exploring several enhancements to the resource: 1.Closed captioning of videos. 2.A French translation/version. 3.More games and interactive activities We continue to receive requests for SECD material to be used in online courses developed by other institutions. Decisions are made on a case by case basis.

20. Upcoming Projects – Serbia – workshops based on SECD to ISSA country directors meeting, Dec. 08. IED-BRAC – SECD resource to be used in Early Childhood training programs (certificate, diploma & Masters) University of Calgary – discussions to incorporate SECD brain development module into Health Canada training workshops & online course. Responding to requests to use pieces of SECD for existing online courses – University of South Australia and others New Developments

21. A new website

22. www.scienceofecd.com/