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Part-Time Diploma
The part-time studies option provides students the opportunity to complete three courses per semester over five semesters.
Please note: Part-time studies may require that students are available to attend classes scheduled during the day between 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. This is especially true for practicum courses.
ECED 1300 Practicum 2 - Program Planning for Young Children (0,2,10P)(L) ECED 1300 Practicum 2 - Program Planning for Young Children (0,2,10P)(L)Credits: 4 credits Building on the goals of ECED 1200: Practicum 1, students integrate their knowledge and skills while participating as a team member in child care programs. Students take on additional responsibilities related to curriculum planning, managing a program, and responsibility for documentation with the mentorship of an early childhood educator and a practicum instructor. Students introduce a project to a group of young children, observe and record children's learning, and make the learning visible to the children, families, educators, and community.
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ECED 1360 Curriculum Development (4,0,0)(L) ECED 1360 Curriculum Development (4,0,0)(L)Credits: 3 credits Students examine the principles to develop, implement and evaluate a play-based program with key concepts in language and literacy and music and movement across the curriculum. Students learn theory and gain practical knowledge to plan activities in which young children can explore sound, movement, music, books, stories, drama, and beginning literacy, within the context of the whole program for children.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Early Childcare Education program; ECED 1200 (min. grade D) and ECED 1350 (min. grade D) |
ECED 2440 Working with Families (3,0,0) ECED 2440 Working with Families (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits A strong, reciprocal and respectful relationship between families and educators is a critical component of quality early childhood education programs. The impact of personal experiences on professional interactions are examined within the context of understanding diverse family structures and contemporary issues. Interpersonal communication strategies for building relationships, problem –solving, and conflict resolution with families are explored, and a variety of strategies to share information with families are reviewed.
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ECED 2200 Practicum 3 - Demonstration Practicum (0,2,16P)(L) ECED 2200 Practicum 3 - Demonstration Practicum (0,2,16P)(L)Credits: 5 credits This is an advanced practicum course designed to give students opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge of the role of the educator in a community child care program under the supervision of a practicum instructor and a designated sponsor educator. Students take on a leadership role to design and implement curriculum, in addition to having more opportunities for reflection and the practice of ethical decision-making. Students introduce a project to a group of young children, observe and record children's learning, and make the learning visible to the children, families, educators, and community.
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ECED 2350 Advanced Program Development (4,0,0)(L) ECED 2350 Advanced Program Development (4,0,0)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course surveys the historical foundations of Early Childhood Education through an examination of the theories and practices of important philosophers and educators. A discussion of philosophy and play lays the groundwork for students to examine values and beliefs with the purpose of articulating a personal philosophy to guide their practice. In-depth projects, reflective practice, and a variety of curriculum models are essential to this course.
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ECED 2490 Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs (3,0,0) ECED 2490 Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students examine the aspects involved in the administration and supervision of early childhood programs. Topics include organizational structure, policies, procedures, and budget preparation, licensing regulations, staff relations, personnel management, and leadership. Students apply course content to design a comprehensive educational program for young children.
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