| Province | British Columbia |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Sprott Shaw College – Penticton |
| Program Categories | Education |
| Program Duration | 45 Weeks |
| Program Intakes | |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | StudentAid BC, Scholarship, Line Of Credit, Bursary |
This ECE certificate program gives the student the skills and occupational competencies necessary in the industry today based upon the Ministry of Education and Child Care approved curriculum. The ECE certificate program will develop a broad range of skills through the study and practice of certified courses in order to develop and lead daily age-appropriate activities for children aimed to help promote social, emotional, physical, cognitive and early literacy development. Students learn to observe children and communicate professionally, when appropriate, children?s progress and/or needs with parents, other staff members and individuals involved with the child?s development. Graduates are eligible to apply for an Early Childhood Education Basic license from the Ministry for Children and Family Development This program includes practicum placement. This experience within a workplace enables Instructional staff to observe the student in a practice situation while providing the student with the opportunity to gain direct exposure to the chosen career field. Sprott Shaw is a member of?Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia?(ECEBC). Learning Objectives Cultural, economic, and generational influences on developmentMain categories and methods of observational recordingCurrent licensing and registration regulations, development of policies and procedures, floor plans, and childcare center designDevelopment of partnerships with parents, colleagues, and other service providersPositive contemporary child guidance practices, causes and characteristics of inappropriate behaviourPlanning and implementing comprehensive program plans, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, physical, language and cultural developmentActivities to facilitate diversity and multi-cultural experiences and concepts to enhance curriculumCreating a positive learning environment that includes fun and engaging music and movement activities, enhancing other learning such as language and language skillsThe use of concepts and activities from LEAP BC 2010 Resource Booklet and recognizing movement categories and motor skillsCreativity and open-ended, process-oriented creative art activities and experiencesVerbal and non-verbal communication skills and techniques.Design newsletters and communication tools for parents, children and staffSigns and symptoms of common communicable childhood illnessesGoal setting, note-taking, problem-solving, and teamworkInterview techniques and creating an employment package University Transfer Program This ECE certificate program is part of Sprott Shaw?s university transfer initiative for anyone looking to continue their education and pursue a?bachelor?s?degree.? Gaining professional skills and experience from our programs before moving on to complete a full degree is a great way to enjoy the focused, hands-on benefits that Sprott Shaw College offers.? This program qualifies for our University Pathway Programs with the institutions listed below. Click on?the images for more details! City University ? Bachelor of Arts in Management BCIT ? Bachelor of Business Administration ? Share this program:FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmailPrint
