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The purpose of this section of the ECE program is to help students gain knowledge and insight into the development of language of the young child and to provide students with opportunities to practice skills in the motivation and guidance of young children through suitable experiences in the...

Students are introduced to theories and research related to child growth and development. The origins of child growth and development research are explored. Students examine the overall progression of how children change and develop from birth to three years of age. This course focuses on child...

Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and implement play-based learning experiences throughout the early learning curriculum. Students begin to utilize a variety of observation techniques in order to interpret children’s interests and abilities and offer play-based learning...

This course is an introduction to the basic principles involved in the development of early childhood education. The historical, philosophical, and cultural roots of contemporary programs will be surveyed. Emphasis is on current issues and future trends in society and education that directly impact...

An introduction to the general principles of growth and development in the early childhood years with particular emphasis on methods of observing, recording, and documenting behaviour.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Diploma in Early Childhood Education...

This course is an introduction to the planning and development of play based programs for children from birth to six years of age. Emphasis is placed on the basic principles on which decisions are made regarding developmentally appropriate practice in contemporary early childhood programs...

In early childhood education training, supervised field work prepares students to work with young children in a variety of early learning settings. During this first practicum, students gain practical experience and begin to develop the skills needed to plan and implement a curriculum for young...

The purpose of this section of the ECE program is to help students gain knowledge and insight into the development of language of the young child and to provide students with opportunities to practise skills in the motivation and guidance of young children through suitable experiences in the...