Course Overview:
Students will participate in seminars and a field placement to learn and apply basic knowledge and skills in the field of Early Childhood Education in Newfoundland and Labrador. In this first exposure to Canadian child care, the focus will be on students becoming familiar with the basic roles, responsibilities, and daily tasks of the Early Childhood Educator within play-based early learning and care programs. Students will develop a working knowledge of provincial legislation, policies, standards, and practices with regards to the health, safety and well-being of children attending regulated child care programs. Students will explore the foundational philosophies of quality early learning and care programs and apply them to all aspects of daily practice as an ECE, including interactions with children, program planning, daily routines, relationships with families, and collaboration with community. The importance of an inclusive, play-based, child-centered, developmentally appropriate, active learning approach will be reinforced. Students will develop a sense of competence and professionalism in their practice as aspiring Early Childhood Educators. (72 Hours)
Disclaimers
Tuition costs may vary among campuses. With few exceptions, all courses include HST. There may be additional charges for textbooks, course materials and other supplies. Courses will commence pending sufficient enrollment. Dates/times are subject to change.
Refund Policy
CCL Refund Policy for Part-time Continuing Education
For programs that are done over part-time hours/outside regular delivery hours, Students must notify Continuing Education of their Intent to withdraw or cancel at least 5 days prior to the start date of a course to be entitled to a full refund. If the Student notifies the office with the Intent to withdraw or cancel less than 5 days prior to the course start date, the Student will receive a 50% refund. A Student who registers for a course, does not notify the college of their intent to withdraw, and does not attend any classes, will be deemed a "no show" and will forfeit their tuition fees. In the event the college cancels a course offering, Students will receive a full refund. Special circumstances may apply to any of the above conditions, in which case supporting documentation Is required.