About the Program
The Early Childhood Education Fast Track program will provide students with the knowledge and skills to work with young children in the area of early learning and care. In this diploma program, graduates of university programs will build on their existing knowledge and experience in order to develop skills and knowledge necessary to work as early childhood educators. Through interactive classroom learning and work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences, students will develop skills that will enable them to work in collaboration with families, colleagues and communities for the purpose of designing, implementing and evaluating inclusive play-based early learning programs. Building on a thorough understanding of child development and principles of responsive practice, students will work in partnership with college-operated child development centres, kindergarten classrooms, licensed early learning and care programs and community agencies in order to integrate classroom theory and practice in meaningful and engaging ways.
Program Outcomes
Plan curriculum that is based on a thorough understanding of child development.
Plan and implement individual programs and curriculum to meet the developmental needs of children.
Utilize a variety of observation techniques to enhance work with children, families, and co-workers.
Maintain responsive relationships with individual children and groups of children.
Establish and maintain safe and healthy environments which meet the requirements of current legislation, regulatory bodies, and program policies.
Develop and maintain effective written, oral, nonverbal, and electronic communications with children, families, co-workers, employers, and individuals/agencies.
Apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and regulations to early childhood education programs and settings in a changing social context.
Apply a personal philosophy of early childhood education within the framework of ethical and professional standards.
Act in a manner consistent with principles of fairness, equity, and diversity to support the development and learning of individual children, within the context of their family, culture, and society.
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Level 1
Course Details
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Introduction to Curriculum
ECE1750
Developmentally Responsive Practice
ECE1765
Advanced Development
ECE2170
Teamwork in Professional Practice
ECE2180
Field Placement II (Early Childhood Education)
FPLT1390
Safety in the Workplace
OHS1320
Level 2
Course Details
Health Safety & Nutrition
ECE1055
Advanced Curriculum
ECE1770
Issues in Quality In Early Learning and Care
ECE1785
The ECE Professional
ECE2085
Philosophy in Practice
ECE2160
Supporting Children Through Families and Community
ECE2190
Field Placement III (Early Childhood Education)
FPLT2190
Field Placement IV (Early Childhood Education)
FPLT2200
Education Policy Researchers, Consultants and Program Officers
Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
Health Insurance - $500
