- Teacher: Jihene Abdedaim
- Teacher: Jessie Collings
- Teacher: Leanne Cornelsen
- Teacher: Kim Meyer-Lucas
- Teacher: Nicole Morrell
- Teacher: Genevive Onuigwe
- Teacher: Kelsey Pinder
- Teacher: Alison Sudeyko-Lodermeier
The nature, development and value of literature in Early Learning and Child Care programs is examined. Literacy development through play based methodology is stressed. Students have the opportunity to develop skills in presenting and creating curriculum and materials that support literacy development in children.
45 Hours/ 3 credits
- Teacher: Nicole Robertson
- Teacher: Jihene Abdedaim
- Teacher: Pam Baird
- Teacher: Kim Meyer-Lucas
- Teacher: Nicole Morrell
- Teacher: Krissa Rathgeber
- Teacher: Anthoula Zachou
This course begins with a review of typical physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children ages five through twelve years. Investigation of the education and care of children with special needs from birth through school age is a major focus of this course. An overview of types of developmental differences, exploration of the concepts of inclusion, and planning for inclusive early childhood programs provides information supporting an inclusive approach to working with children who have exceptionalities.
45 Hours/ 3 credits
- Teacher: Lotte Driessen
In this course the development of science/nature, mathematics and social studies concepts within the framework of integrated learning is presented. Curriculum design, short term and long term planning based on children’s interests and choices with be developed, carried out and evaluated.
45 Hours/ 3 credits
- Teacher: Pam Baird
- Teacher: Leanne Cornelsen
- Teacher: Nicole Morrell
This course examines the theory and research pertaining to the field of interpersonal communications. It will also encourage the development of interpersonal skills, (the practical skills for personal, social and professional success).
45 Hours/ 3 credits
- Teacher: Dawn Weststrate
In this course students will examine the nature, development, and value of play in the lives of children. Various definitions and theories of play will be discussed. Creating play environments that meet the needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school age children will be a major focus. Students will prepare, implement and evaluate play experiences. The role of adults as facilitators of play will be emphasized.
- Teacher: Pam Baird
- Teacher: Shauna Pitta-Rosse
This course concentrates on understanding and supporting children, empowering and influencing their development as self-assured, responsible, productive and happy individuals. The development of preventative and intervention strategies will enable both children and adults to set, manage and meet appropriate behaviour expectations for healthy development.
45 Hours/ 3 credits- Teacher: Lotte Driessen
- Teacher: Dawn Weststrate
This course focuses on the study of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children from conception to age five. Major theorists and their contributions to our understanding of child development are introduced, along with some common methods of study and research. Students are expected to develop skill in the careful and accurate observation of children, and in the application of the theory of child development.
45 Hours/ 3 credits
- Teacher: Lori Arndt
- Teacher: Nataleah Ferreira
