This program is offered through the Building the Future: Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators program.
This program is designed for people employed part time in child care who want to earn their ECE Level 1, which is required to work 65 hours or more per month in a child care centre. The program includes three foundational ECE courses:
- ECE-106 Dynamics of Play 1
- ECE-142 Health, Safety and Nutrition
- HUMD-183 Child Guidance 1
These courses will include required Zoom classes at night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. (Class nights to be determined).
Courses
ECE 142 Health, Safety and Nutrition
Your studies will focus on diverse cultural practices that promote the health, safety and nutritional needs of children and which support their holistic development.
This course will include required Zoom classes at night (to be determined).
- September 5 – November 10, 2023 (Two cohorts). Cohorts are full.
- September 18 – November 22 , 2023 (Three cohorts). Cohorts are full.
- October 16 – December 22, 2023 (Three cohorts). Cohorts are full.
ECE 106 Dynamics of Play 1
You will learn about the essential role play has in supporting the holistic development of children. The course focuses on the role of the early childhood educator in supporting children’s play, exploration and inquiry across all cultures and abilities.
This course will include required Zoom classes at night (to be determined).
- November 14, 2023 – January 26, 2024 (Two cohorts). Cohorts are full.
- November 24, 2023 – February 9, 2024 (Three cohorts) Cohorts are full.
- January 2 – March 8, 2024 (Three cohorts). Cohorts are full.
HUMD 183 Child Guidance 1
You will examine the strategies of developmentally appropriate child guidance. You will learn about the importance of building relationships and establishing trust prior to guiding behavior. You will practice techniques that support children while encouraging a co-operative attitude, a sense of autonomy and a positive self-image. Your studies will also explore Indigenous traditional practices of modelling and storytelling as a guidance technique.
This course will include required Zoom classes at night (to be determined).
- January 29 – April 12, 2024 (Two cohorts). Cohorts are full.
- February 12 – April 26, 2024 (Three cohorts). Cohorts are full.
- March 11 – May 24, 2024 (Three cohorts). Cohorts are full.
You will be placed in cohorts in the order your completed application was received.
You will be required to have a computer with a web camera as all assessments/tests use Respondus Monitor.
Technology requirements
Students are required to have:
- A laptop (10 GB or more free space) with a webcam
- Operating systems: Windows 8 or 10, Mac- OS X Yosemite or higher
For more information, visit Getting Started Online.
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Registration is closed as all cohorts are full. If you would like to be put on the future interest list, please complete the ECE Level 1 interest list form.