This program is suited for Licensed Early Childhood Educators wishing to expand their skills and specializations with a diploma in early childhood education.
This 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.
Students will develop a broad range of skills through the study and practice of our certified and approved courses so they will be able to develop and lead daily activities for children. They will be able to carefully select age-appropriate materials for young children and develop programs and activities for the important early years of learning.
They will become nurturing and understanding Caregivers/Educators, who will implement these carefully selected materials and activities to help promote the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and early literacy development in each child. Some of these exciting activities include storytelling and fingerplays, music and movement, songs and games, creative arts and crafts, science and nature opportunities, along with many other activities that support children’s development and learning through play.
They also 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. They attend meetings, workshops and professional development opportunities to continue their learning and progress as competent and qualified Early Childhood Educators. They may also supervise and coordinate the activities of other Early Childhood Educators and ECE Assistants.
Delivery Method: In-Class Instruction and Distance Education (Synchronous and Asynchronous).
At the end of this program the student will have developed a broad range of skills through the application and understanding of the following learning outcomes:
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Applicants must meet all of the pre-requisites listed below, meet their financial obligations to the college at registration, and
acknowledge their understanding of SSC’s policies and procedures provided in the Student Handbook, prior to starting classes.
Note: English level assessment will be required for international students (with a minimum score of 20/40 in language).
70% average upon successful completion of all courses. Students will complete FoodSafe and First Aid – Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR Level C (1 day) or Emergency First Aid-Community Care (1 day) – during the program. After successful completion of this certified and approved ECE Certificate Program, in order to register as an Early Childhood Educator in BC (five-year registration), you must apply to the ECE Registry for registration and provide the following:
A Post-Basic diploma from Sprott Shaw College is given upon successful completion of the following:
Note: Child Care sites may require more current and/or additional CRC (for instance: RCMP) and/or other immunizations (to be done at student’s expense) prior to practicum and/or observing. Students are responsible for their own transportation. All three practicum sites are subject to availability. A minimum of two different practicum locations is required.
Practicum training may be conducted in shifts to accommodate placement facilities’ needs (such as 8-hour shifts). Necessary Ministry licensing requirements will be included in the curriculum and scheduled throughout the program.
Students can expect to complete 1 – 3 hours of homework per day.
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