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Description

The Early Childhood Education program provides a unique balance between theory and hands-on experience. Therefore, the student''s learning can be transferred to their interactions with children, birth to 12 years. Recognizing that all aspects of development are interrelated, our program philosophy promotes children''s development through a play-based, nurturing environment. Each child is viewed as unique and needs to be provided with choice and challenge. The student''s ability to become a responsive caregiver is imperative in facilitating children''s feelings of self worth and social-emotional resiliency. This respectful relationship will then provide students with a foundation for establishing connections with families and partners within our communities.

Career Opportunities

The current job placement rate for graduates of Georgian''s E.C.E. Program has averaged 95% or higher. As with many industries, the field of Early Childhood Education is changing. It is important that the E.C.E. graduate embrace a service style that supports flexible child care to meet the needs of the children and families. Growth is occurring in the area of contractual employment and self employment. Graduates work in a variety of jobs: licensed child care programs, preschool programs, before-and-after school care, camp, hospital paediatric wards, children's aid societies, family home child care, Early Years resource centers, schools, recreation programs, private care, cruise ships and resorts.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• plan curriculum that is based on a thorough understanding of child development;
• plan and implement individual programs and curriculum to meet the developmental needs of children;
• utilize a variety of observation techniques to enhance work with children, families, and co-workers;
• maintain responsive relationships with individual children and groups of children;
• establish and maintain safe and healthy environments which best meet the requirements of current legislation, regulatory bodies, and program policies;
• develop and maintain effective written, oral, nonverbal and electronic communications with children, families, co-workers, employers, and individuals/agencies;
• apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and regulations to early childhood education programs and settings in a changing social context;
• apply a personal philosophy of early childhood education within the framework of ethical and professional standards;
• act in a manner consistent with principles of fairness, equity, and diversity to support the development and learning of individual children, within the context of his/her family, culture, and society.

Program Progression

Sem 1 - Fall 2010

Sem 2 - Winter 2011

Sem 3 - Fall 2011

Sem 4 - Winter 2012

Articulation Agreements

A number of articulation agreements have been negotiated with universities and other institutions across Canada, North America and internationally. These agreements are assessed, revised and updated on a regular basis. Please contact the program co-ordinator for specific details if you are interested in pursuing such an option. Additional information can be found on our website at www.georgianc.on.ca/academics/articulations/.

Admission Requirements

Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD - 30 credits) or equivalent. OSS applicants must also have Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U).

Applicants must have up-to-date immunization records in compliance with the Day Nurseries Act and a valid Standard First Aid certificate before proceeding on field placement. It is recommended that First Aid training be completed prior to program entry.

Strong written and interpersonal skills are recommended.

Volunteer Hours

Students are required to complete 30 hours of volunteering in a licensed child care service/school setting, within the first semester or they will not be permitted to proceed to field placement. It is recommended that applicants begin volunteering before classes begin, so as to reduce time constraints during the academic semester. Related work and/or co-op experience is recognized in completion of this requirement.

Criminal Reference Check

All field placement settings require an up-to-date criminal reference check as a condition of acceptance for placement. If required, students should obtain their criminal reference check no sooner that one month before the placement begins. Checks conducted earlier may not be considered current.

Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counselling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

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Graduation Requirements

18 Mandatory Courses

2 Communications Courses

4 Optional Courses

3 General Education Courses

4 Field Placements

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

Mandatory

ECED1005 Music and Movement

ECED1012 Child Development: (conception to 5 years)

ECED1013 Experiences in Language Arts

ECED1014 Nurturing Infants and Toddlers

ECED1015 Child Development (6-12 years)

ECED1016 Supporting Preschool Children

ECED1017 Children''s Health and Wellness

ECED1018 Introduction to ECE

ECED1019 Observation Techniques

ECED1020 Preparation for Field Placement

ECED1021 Math, Science and Creative Art

ECED2011 Social/Emotional Health and Behaviour

ECED2012 Administration and Performance Management

ECED2013 School Age Interactions

ECED2014 Partnerships with Families

ECED2015 Personal and Professional Wellness

ECED2016 Ethics and Advocacy

ECED2018 Early Intervention

Options

DEVS1002 Augmentative Communication

DEVS2000 Augmentative Communication in Practice

DEVS2001 Facilitative Techniques

DEVS2013 Autism Spectrum Disorders

ECED2017 Entrepreneurship in Child Care

HLTH1001 Pharmacology

HUMN1004 Technology in Human Services

HUMN1005 Adolescent and Adult Development

The descriptions that follow provide brief outlines of the courses. Please note that some courses have prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements not shown here, that need to be met in order to enroll in the course. You will be advised of any requisite requirements during the registration process, or you can contact the academic area for further details.

Communications

COMM1000 College Communications

COMM1001 Communications at Work

COMM1004 World Links: Wired Communications

COMM1006 Professional Writing

COMM1007 Oral Presentations

COMM1012 Visual Analysis in Communication

Field Placement

ECED1009 Field Placement: Child Care 1

ECED1010 Field Placement: Primary

ECED2006 Field Placement: Child Care 2

ECED2007 Field Placement: Unique

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COMM1000 College Communications 42.0 Hours

Effective communication skills are essential for success in college and career. This entry level course promotes development of college level skills related to information literacy and current communication technology. Students focus on writing, researching, presenting, editing and proofreading. They incorporate writing conventions, analyze and evaluate information, and prepare and deliver ideas orally. In addition, they edit and proofread their own and others'' writing.

COMM1001 Communications at Work 42.0 Hours

Students develop their communication skills for the workplace. Using available technology, they research, write and edit work-related correspondence and short reports, individually and collaboratively. With audio-visual support, they prepare and deliver professional presentations that have vocational emphasis. In addition, students complete other communication tasks specific to their vocational areas.

COMM1004 World Links: Wired Communications 42.0 Hours

Computers are revolutionizing our ability to communicate for the purposes of learning and conducting business. This project-based course develops skills to communicate effectively using electronic media. Hands-on experience is combined with an examination of the characteristics of computer-mediated communication, its role in society, and its use in the workplace. Prior experience with basic Internet functions and Web page construction is strongly recommended. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

COMM1006 Professional Writing 42.0 Hours

Professional writing skills are required in all service, technical, and business environments. In this advanced course, students develop researching, planning, designing, and writing skills used to prepare workplace materials. Individually and collaboratively, they learn and practise the processes involved in producing such information as policies, written instructions, training materials, and online help. Experience with word processing is expected. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

COMM1007 Oral Presentations 42.0 Hours

This advanced communications course is designed to further students' proficiency in verbal communication in both individual and group presentations. Students develop their delivery and presentation skills while working on a range of oral communication activities that start with short, informal introductions and comments and work up to more researched, persuasive, multimedia presentations. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

COMM1012 Visual Analysis in Communication 42.0 Hours

In the modern visual world, the way messages are viewed and disseminated has changed dramatically with technological advances. In this course, students develop their theoretical and practical communication skills at an advanced level by investigating the power of visual imagery. Students focus on interpreting, analyzing, and critiquing a broad range of visuals in terms of intention and effectiveness. In addition, students complete research projects including presentations.

DEVS1002 Augmentative Communication 42.0 Hours

This course provides the skills necessary to communicate with individuals who have receptive and expressive communication differences and thus use other communication options to augment or replace speech. Effective collaboration with other service providers, family members, friends, employers and the community enable successful interactions for all.

DEVS2000 Augmentative Communication in Practice 36.0 Hours

This course allows the student to refine the skills learned in Augmentative Communication through application with individuals of varying developmental levels. The student must identify an individual's existing communication system, determine practical objectives based on cognitive and motor abilities, then develop and provide augmentative communication activities, which add to and further develop communication competency. The course further explores multi-modal communication and its application in a variety of environments.

DEVS2001 Facilitative Techniques 42.0 Hours

This course provides students with an understanding of the principles and application of facilitative techniques designed to assist persons with developmental disabilities acquire new skills. Through a variety of procedures, including precision teaching, students will be able to utilize strategies to assist, coach or teach skills to optimize independence and encourage self-advocacy. The strategies utilized are consistent with respecting and valuing people.

DEVS2013 Autism Spectrum Disorders 42.0 Hours

In recent decades it appears that the incidence rate for autism has increased. It is estimated that 3 to 5 in every 1,000 children have autism spectrum disorders. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theories regarding the etiology of autism spectrum disorders. Common signs, symptoms and characteristics will be discussed. The design and implementation of behavioural treatment plans, with an emphasis on Applied Behaviour Analysis and Intensive Behavioural Intervention, will be examined.

ECED1005 Music and Movement 36.0 Hours

This course furthers the students'' ability to actively participate in singing, creative movement, and physical activities which can be implemented with a variety of age groups from birth to eight years of age. Results of current research and technology are used to plan developmentally appropriate experiences. The values of music and movement are explored in terms of creativity, emotional release and skill development.

ECED1009 Field Placement: Child Care 1 150.0 Hours

The student is placed in a licensed, centre based child care setting with supervision from agency personnel and college monitors. The student has direct contact with children (individually and in small and large groups), parents and early childhood educators. Under supervision, the student plans and implements age appropriate activities for children from infancy to 5 years of age.

ECED1010 Field Placement: Primary 150.0 Hours

The student is placed in an elementary school (Junior Kindergarten to Grade Two). The student has direct contact with children, teachers, parents and volunteers. Under supervision, the student plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for children between the ages of 3 and 7 years (depending on the classroom assignment).

ECED1012 Child Development: (conception to 5 years) 42.0 Hours

This course provides students with a theoretical knowledge of developmental principles from conception to five years of age. Students will identify major milestones and related theories for the periods of development from prenatal to early childhood. An understanding of milestones within the areas of physical, motor, social, personal, emotional, cognitive, language and moral development will be reinforced. An emphasis will also be placed on current research findings related to child development.

ECED1013 Experiences in Language Arts 42.0 Hours

This course provides students with both the theory and practical skills to promote the value of early literacy, to plan language arts activities, and to choose age-appropriate literature for children from birth to eight years of age. Students will explore and practice the skills to promote the link between drama and literacy, as well as demonstrate their own story-telling abilities.

ECED1014 Nurturing Infants and Toddlers 42.0 Hours

This course focuses on group care of children from infancy to 30 months of age. Designing and fostering a safe, inclusive, and developmentally-appropriate environment, which includes all seven curriculum areas, will be a major component of this course. The unique qualities, skills and supportive behaviours required to work with infants, toddlers and their families will be explored. Students will develop skills to meet the individual needs of this age group and examine relevant legislation.

ECED1015 Child Development (6-12 years) 36.0 Hours

This course provides students with a theoretical knowledge of developmental principles from six to twelve years of age. Students will identify characteristics specific to the middle childhood years. An understanding of milestones and related theories within each area of development will be reinforced. An emphasis will also be placed on current research findings related to child development.

ECED1016 Supporting Preschool Children 48.0 Hours

This course examines group care of children from 2 1/2 to 5 years of age. Students will utilize developmental knowledge, environmental rating scales, planning tools and relevant legislation in their curriculum planning. As a result, students will be able to plan and evaluate indoor and outdoor environments to support play and learning. An emphasis will be placed on the importance of building relationships through responsive interactions.

ECED1017 Children''s Health and Wellness 36.0 Hours

This course explores holistic health and wellness principles to support children''s development, birth to twelve years. Emphasis is placed on strategies to promote children''s understanding of good health and nutritional habits.. The professional''s role in the prevention and reporting of child abuse will be identified. Relevant legislation will be discussed.

ECED1018 Introduction to ECE 42.0 Hours

This course provides an overview of the field of Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on quality care and learning. Students will examine historical perspectives, theories of curriculum, and the Day Nurseries Act. The roles of an Early Childhood Educator, employment opportunities, types of early childhood services and professional organizations are also part of this introductory course.

ECED1019 Observation Techniques 36.0 Hours

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to identify, select and use a variety of observation techniques for the purpose of individual and group programming. The student will also establish individual and group goals based on observing and recording the behaviours, skills and interactions of children.

ECED1020 Preparation for Field Placement 24.0 Hours

This course is designed to prepare the student for ECE Field Placements. Workplace expectations and soft skills that are needed to succeed in today''s work environments are discussed. As a representative of the college, students will be given information regarding the importance of their role in children''s services, relationships with colleagues, and expectations of ECE competencies.

ECED1021 Math, Science and Creative Art 42.0 Hours

This course will introduce students to the unique skills of promoting children''s curiosity and sense of wonder in the curriculum areas of math, science and creative art. Students will practice selecting and planning activities for children, birth to eight, based on child development principles. Insight into the theory and practical skills needed to encourage spontaneous child-directed activities will be discussed. In relation to the early childhood education philosophy, curriculum ideas will center on the importance of developing process-oriented activities.

ECED2006 Field Placement: Child Care 2 150.0 Hours

The student is placed in a child care setting (centre based/home child care which meets licensing requirements) with supervision from agency personnel and college monitors. The student has direct contact with children (both individually and in small and/or large groups), parents and early childhood educators/home child care providers.

Under supervision, the student plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for children from infancy to 10 years of age.

ECED2007 Field Placement: Unique 150.0 Hours

The student is placed in a community setting. This placement offers a broad range o f experiences including placements in child care settings, elementary schools or community agencies, (i.e. family resource centres, crisis centres, children''s library programs, infant development programs) under the supervision of qualified professionals and college monitors. Students, in conjunction with college personnel, may choose a placement setting based on their career aspirations.

ECED2011 Social/Emotional Health and Behaviour 42.0 Hours

This course focuses on promoting the social and emotional health of children, ages birth to 12 years. The student will gain an understanding of what contributes to a child''s feeling of self-worth and how experiences influence their behaviours and relationships. Students will examine behavioural challenges and develop positive responses while encouraging children to develop self-regulatory actions. Discussion will also focus on using strategies that will facilitate a child''s ability to build social-emotional resiliency.

ECED2012 Administration and Performance Management 42.0 Hours

Upon completion of this course, the student will analyze the government policies, funding mechanisms and relevant legislation as they relate to early childhood programs. Through coaching and performance management techniques the student will gain an in-depth knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of all team members.

ECED2013 School Age Interactions 42.0 Hours

This course focuses on before-and-after school care for children, ages 6-12 years, which is safe, respectful and follows appropriate legislation. Students will explore relevant social issues facing the school-age child. They will also learn skills to promote children''s problem-solving, conflict resolution, and coping abilities. Activities, the environmental set-up, and recreation programs, co-planned by children and adults, will be examined.

ECED2014 Partnerships with Families 42.0 Hours

This course reviews family structures and the impact of our personal experience with family on our teaching practices and values. Strategies for building relationships, problem solving and conflict resolution with families will also be explored. Students will develop expertise regarding current programs to support parenting. Methods for information sharing with parents will also be reviewed. Students will prepare documentation of a child''s progress and compile a portfolio.

ECED2015 Personal and Professional Wellness 36.0 Hours

Students will identify dimensions of wellness and strategize ways to achieve balance in their own lives. Components of this course include interpersonal communication and relationships, perception checking and professional behaviours. A reflection of one''s personal strengths and goals will be used to create a professional portfolio.

ECED2016 Ethics and Advocacy 36.0 Hours

In this course, the student will prepare for a professional role and identify the supports for their ethical practice. The student will articulate a philosophy and increase understanding of current governmental and community supports for children and families. Current issues that impact children and families will be explored and the student will develop an action plan to advocate in response to identified needs.

ECED2017 Entrepreneurship in Child Care 36.0 Hours

In today''s business world, child care professionals must possess progressive and diverse skills. This course provides an opportunity for students to explore self-employment in the ECE field. Students will gain skills in proposal writing and identifying and accessing funding sources. They will also investigate the sequence of steps required to start a child care business.

ECED2018 Early Intervention 36.0 Hours

Students will develop a level of awareness needed in order to meet the identified special needs of children and their families. Students will practice developing individual plans for children that are based on identified strengths and skills to be taught. Various intervention strategies will be explored as students evaluate and adapt curriculum. Working as a team with the family and within the childcare environment will be discussed.

HLTH1001 Pharmacology 42.0 Hours

This course is designed in accordance with DSW Provincial Standards to provide the student with an in-depth examination of medications and their actions as related to persons with developmental disabilities. Students will be required to demonstrate competence in medication administration.

HUMN1004 Technology in Human Services 36.0 Hours

This course examines through theory and practical experience, the basic operation of the IBM/compatible and MacIntosh computer as well as the identification, use and evaluation of software packages that pertain to professional and personal life. Emphasis is placed on the use of the computer as a catalyst for accessibility to work, play, learn, and socialize for children and adults. Study and use of various tools and adaptations enable assembly of an individualized system that enhances participation and inclusion of the user; any age, any ability.

HUMN1005 Adolescent and Adult Development 36.0 Hours

This course continues the study of human development through the lifespan. Physical, cognitive, social and emotional development is studied in each stage from adolescence through to the end of life.

How To Apply

Last Update: March 08, 2012.