Building the Future: Early Childhood Education Level 3, Year Two of the ECE Diploma

• September 3 – October 25, 2024
  • ECE 206
  • HUMD 200 
• September 9, 2024 - January 10, 2025  
  • ECE 203 (Distance)
• October 28 – December 20, 2024
  • ECE 204
  • ECE 205 
• January 6 – February 28, 2025
  • ECE 221
  • ECE 202 
• January 13 – May 1, 2025
  • ECE 220 (Distance)
• March 3 – April 18, 2025
  • PD 240
  • ECE 226 
• April 28 – May 23, 2025
  • PRAC 217
• June 2 – June 27, 2025
  • PRAC 218 

You will examine the development of infants and toddlers. You will plan a curriculum which includes intercultural experiences and environments that will encourage the holistic development of infants and toddlers.

Your studies will focus on the concepts and strategies of inclusion. You will discuss historical and current approaches, trends, and issues as they impact the practices of inclusion. You will examine practices related to identification and early intervention.

You will use play theory to design developmentally appropriate early learning indoor and outdoor play environments. The course content provides an introduction to approaches in design that support Indigenous ways of knowing and diversity.

You will explore the elements of curriculum design with a focus on the Project Approach. You will acquire knowledge about emergent curriculum using a holistic approach in designing a responsive and culturally relevant program.

You will develop knowledge and skills to provide rich opportunities for children to explore and develop holistically through play and learning outdoors. You will examine current research and theories, and practice planning provocations that trigger children’s curiosity and wonderment in four-seasons. You will examine naturalized and urban outdoor places and spaces with consideration to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

You will focus on the issues related to providing respectful and relevant early learning and child care for all children and families. You will have opportunities to examine your personal beliefs and values as they relate to the planning and implementation of an anti-bias curriculum for children. You will acquire the knowledge and develop the skills needed to build partnerships with families while respecting their diverse needs and cultures.

You will apply a variety of observation methods and tools used to collect an ethical, objective and holistic view of a child.

You will examine the development and characteristics of school age children. This course focuses on the unique role of the educator, child care issues distinctive to this age and the curriculum that can be designed to accommodate them.

You will examine additional approaches for guiding children who present more challenging behaviours.

Your studies will focus on the role of the early childhood educator as it relates to current issues, advocacy, leadership and professionalism.

You will gain competence in working with children, families and communities in early learning and child care education programs. You will complete the first of two practicums in one of the following specialized areas: infant, toddler, diverse needs, frontline educator and administrative.

You will gain competence in working with children, families and communities in early learning and child care education programs. You will complete the second of two practicums in one of the following specialized areas: infant, toddler, diverse needs, frontline educator and administrative.

• Please review the year two courses.

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	Anti-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

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.

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
ECE 206	Outdoor and Nature Play	45	3	Related course depending on what student requires
PRAC 244	Practicum 3
PRAC 245	Practicum 4