This program is offered through the Building the Future: Opportunities for Early Childhood Educators program.
Eager to advance your ECE career? Consider taking the accelerated path to ECE Level 2, year one of ECE diploma. If you’re determined, this option lets you complete the remaining first-year classes and practicums by June 30, 2024.
If you are working on your Ministry of Early Years Level 2 with other post-secondary recognized, please contact one of the student advisors to help you with your education plan to ensure you will attain your Level II.
- Marilyn Philipchuk at philipchuk@saskpolytech.ca.
- Shelann Bundus at bunduss@saskpolytech.ca.
To qualify:
- You must be accepted into the Early Childhood Education diploma program as a part-time/online distance student to be part of this project. You are applying to be a part-time /online distance student not applying to an ECE location (e.g., Prince Albert, Regina or Saskatoon base program. You are responsible for the application fee.
- Actively enrolled in ECE Level 2 classes or recently accepted in the Early Childhood Education diploma program as a part-time/online distance student within the last six months, if you have not yet taken Level 2 courses, through Sask Polytech.
- Required to attend weeknight Zoom classes from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Schedule
- September 12 - October 27 2023
- HUMD 102 (Tuesday nights)
- October 30 – December 22, 2023
- ECE 100 (Tuesday nights)
- ECE 181 (Distance class)
- January 2 – March 1, 2024
- PD 100 (Tuesday nights)
- ECE 107 (Distance class)
- March 2 – April 19, 2024
- ECE 109 (Tuesday nights)
- ECE 108 (Distance class)
- April 29 – May 24, 2024
- PRAC 104
- June 3 – June 28, 2024
- PRAC 119
Courses
You will be required to have a computer with a web camera as all assessments/tests use Respondus Monitor.
ECE 100 Intro Early Childhood Education
You will study the values, roots and the practices of early childhood education from
historical and global perspectives. You will explore the image of the child and the
principles of emergent curriculum from a holistic perspective. The course identifies
current practices and models which support quality in early learning and care environments.
This course will introduce Indigenous philosophies that guide early childhood education.
ECE 107 Effective Relationships in ECE
You will study and practice positive skills to develop effective relationships in
ECE environments. This course provides opportunities to identify personal strengths
and practice conflict resolution skills. You will build competence in using technology
as an effective means of communication in early childhood environments.
ECE 108 Curriculum Design in ECE 1
You will plan a quality curriculum for children using a holistic approach while responding
to their ideas and play. You will apply the main components of developing curriculum
and practice preparing developmentally appropriate and open-ended experiences for
children.
ECE 109 Curriculum Design in ECE 2
You will design a responsive and culturally relevant curriculum for young children
through the exploration of authentic materials. You will practice implementing a variety
of developmentally appropriate experiences.
ECE 181 Observation & Documentation 1
You will acquire skills in observing and documenting children’s play and development
as a foundation for responsive programming.
HUMD 102 Growth/Development Young Child
You will study the developmental milestones from conception through the stages of
infancy, toddlerhood to age five. The course provides an introduction to the theories
of learning and personality, brain development and methods of studying human behavior,
including indigenous world views. You will learn about the effects of heredity and
the environment, including culture, on the emotional, social, cognitive and physical
development of children and behavior.
PD 100 Professionalism 1
You will explore and build employability skills needed to become an effective early
childhood educator. You will reflect on and practice supportive behaviors required
when working in a diverse environment with colleagues, children and their families
and outside professionals. You will learn about knowledge, skills and disposition
of a well-qualified early childhood educator.
PRAC 104 Practicum 1
You will use knowledge and skills developed in prerequisite courses to observe and
record the behavior of children, to interact with children and adults in a supportive
and positive manner, and to guide children’s behavior using positive guidance strategies.
PRAC 119 Practicum 2
You will demonstrate your ability to build positive and responsive relationships with
children and adults. You will use your observation skills to plan and prepare a culturally
relevant emergent curriculum based on children’s interests and family engagement.
Course equivalencies
Equivalency chart for the Early Childhood Education diploma program
- Please review the year two courses.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic ECE courses - credit unit equivalencies
The chart below provides a complete list of ECE courses from Saskatchewan Polytechnic, corresponding course hours, credit units and subject areas used or the purposes of granting levels I, II or III Ministry of Education certification.
Year two - ECE diploma
| ECE 202 | Programming for Infants and Toddlers | 45 | 3 | Child Development or Programming |
| ECE 221 | Observation and Assessment | 40 | 3 | Child Development or Programming |
| ECE 200 | Play Environments | 30 | 2 | Programming |
| ECE 201 | Program Planning for Early Childhood Education Programs | 45 | 3 | Programming |
| ECE 226 | Programming for School Age Children | 40 | 3 | Programming |
| SPSY 279 | Children with Diverse Abilities 1 | 45 | 3 | Programming |
| SPSY 289 | Children with Diverse Abilities 2 | 45 | 3 | Programming |
| ECE 220 | Anit-Bias Education in Early Childhood | 60 | 4 | Programming or Relationships |
| HUMD 200 | Child Guidance 2 | 40 | 3 | Relationships |
| PD 240 | Professionalism in Early Childhood Education | 40 | 3 | Relationships |
| COMM 294 | Teamwork Skills | 30 | 2 | Relationships |
| ADMN 204 | Administrative Skills for Early Childhood Educators | 45 | 3 | Related Courses |
| PRAC 244 | Practicum 3 | |||
| PRAC 245 | Practicum 4 |
New credit unit Ministry of Education early years
| New diploma | Class | CU | Subject area used for granting Level 3 |
| ADMN 208 | Introduction to Administration of Early Childhood Education | 3 | Related |
| ECE 203 | Inclusion in Early Learning and Child care Settings | 4 | Programming |
| ECE 221 | Observation 2 | 3 | Child care Development or Programming |
| HUMD 200 | Child Guidance 2 | 3 | Relationships |
| PD 240 | Professionalism 2 | 3 | Relationships |
| ECE 202 | Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers | 3 | Child Development or Programming |
| ECE 204 | Dynamics of Play 2 | 3 | Programming |
| ECE 205 | Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 3 | 3 | Programming |
| ECE 220 | Anti-Bias Education in Early Childhood | 4 | Programming or Relationships |
| ECE 226 | Responsive Care for School Age Children | 3 | Child Development or Programming |
| PRAC 217 | Practicum 3 | N/A | |
| PRAC 218 | Practicum 4 | N/A |
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 2 interest list form.