Early Childhood Education Children with Exceptionalities Program

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The diploma program provides the content of the Early Childhood Education Basic program in addition to content specific to Children with Exceptionalities, involving working with children who require extra support in childcare settings.
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Province

British Columbia

Colleges

Sprott Shaw College – Chilliwack

Program Categories

Education

Program Duration

70 Weeks

Program Intakes
Class Type

Hybrid

Funding

StudentAid BC, Scholarship, Line Of Credit, Bursary

The diploma program provides the content of the Early Childhood Education Basic program in addition to content specific to Children with Exceptionalities, involving working with children who require extra support in childcare settings. This program gives the student the skills and occupational competencies necessary in the industry today based on the Ministry of Education and Child Care approved curriculum. Students in this specialized children with exceptionalities 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 Educator license from the Ministry for Children and Family Development. 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 the 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 techniquesDesign 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 Why Study At Sprott Shaw?? Lifetime access to dedicated Employment Services Specialists (ESS) who can help you with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and the overall job search after graduation?Lifetime tuition-free access to course refreshers if you ever need to retrain and update your skills?Practicum opportunities with recognized organizations across BC?Multiple start dates so you can start your education when you want to without the wait?Career and professional development success courses to help create a career development marketing plan, learn the cardinal rules of professionalism, and identify the target markets and employment resources in the counselling field?Preparation and orientation courses to teach you how to find credible research, write papers, create proper citation formats including APA, and study effectively for exams?All-inclusive program costs where what you see is what you pay. Our costs include registration fees, assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, supplies, course materials, uniforms, certificates, graduation fees, practicum fees, and much more? ? Share this program:FacebookTwitterWhatsAppEmailPrint

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