Introduction to the ECHO Framework: Pre-Service Online Course
Introduction to the ECHO Framework: Pre-Service Online Course
About Course
This course is developed in collaboration with KKH Department of Child Development.
In this course, learners will be equipped with the basic tools all EIPIC practitioners require for early intervention. The Early Childhood Holistic Outcomes (ECHO) Framework will be introduced and learners will learn to carry out observations and interviews and to use the documentation for writing learning outcomes for children. Key concepts and terminologies such as Global Child Outcome (GCO), Behaviour Description (BD), School Routines Observation (SRO) will become the repertoire of knowledge learners will acquire, and skills such as conducting GCO Meetings and writing functional goals will be included.
Note: Learners will complete this asynchronous online course within 3 months
At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the Global Child Outcome (GCO) Process;
- Write high-quality Behaviour Description (BD) using the Action-Trigger-Context (ATC) format;
- Differentiate functional performance behaviour from capacity and challenging behaviours;
- Conduct an SRO;
- Conduct a home interview with a caregiver and document high-quality home BDs;
- Classify BDs into the relevant GCO themes and threads;
- Evaluate the quality of BDs using the BD Checklist;
- Identify the key components of a GCO Summary;
- Explain ways to derive an Functional Age Estimate (FAE);
- Explain the steps to conduct a GCO Meeting;
- Apply the ‘P-CAT’ format when writing a functional goal; and
- Explain the differences between the GCO Entry, Review and Exit Processes.
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from the National Institute of Early Childhood Development (NIEC).
Other funding support and financial schemes may be available. Find out more here.
Entry Requirements
This course is for individuals who meet the following criterion:
- EI practitioners and/or Allied Health Professionals who are currently employed in or engaged by a government-funded EI centre.
Course Schedule
Please note:
- *Learners will complete the 15-hour online course through self-directed asynchronous learning to be equipped with the basic tool all EIPIC teachers require for early intervention.
- Learners must pass all quizzes and the final case study quiz to complete the course.
- Course schedule and venue are subject to changes. NIEC reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme and amend information without prior notice.
Have questions? Connect with us!
Ms Eunice Goei
Eunice_GOEI@niec.edu.sg
