Early Childhood Education Infant Toddler Program

This ECE program includes toddler and infant childcare courses that give the student the skills and occupational competencies necessary in the industry today based upon the Ministry for Children and Family Development approved curriculum. The diploma program provides the content of the Basic program (3-5 years) in addition to content specific to toddler and infant childcare which expands the age appropriateness training to birth (0- 3 years). Students in this 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 of Education and Child Care. Sprott Shaw is a member of?Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia?(ECEBC). Learning Objectives At the end of this ECE toddler and infant childcare program, the student will have developed a broad range of skills through the application and understanding of the following learning outcomes: 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 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 Why Study Infant Childcare 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 BCMultiple 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