Comments about Diploma in Early Childhood Education - At the institution - New Westminster - British Columbia
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Objectives
Douglas College offers an Early Childhood Education Diploma Program which prepares women and men for employment in this challenging and rewarding field. In each semester, courses reflect the following content themes: growth and development, methods, curriculum, self and others and the professional community. Embedded in each course are the philosophical strands of cultural diversity, the child in the context of the family and inclusion of all children in early childhood education programs.
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Practical experience
The theoretical material is integrated with laboratory and field experience.
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Academic title
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
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Course description
Semester I
Course Title Credits
- CFCS 1110 Introduction to Community 3
- CFCS 1121 Personal and Professional Development 1.5
- ECED 1100 Growth and Development: Infants and Toddlers (Introduction) 3
- ECED 1121 Transforming Teaching: Observing and Documenting the Learning and Care of Infants and Toddlers 3
- ECED 1122 Health, Safety and Nutrition in ECE Settings 1.5
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Semester II
- CFCS 1221 Wellness: Self and Professional Practice 1.5
- ECED 1200 Growth and Development: Preschool Years 3
- ECED 1211 Professional Growth and Communication 3
- ECED 1220 Methods for Inclusive Play-Based Programs for Pre-School Children 3
- ECED 1231 ECE Curriculum I 3
- ECED 1282 ECE Practicum I 3.5
17
Semester III
- ECED 2300 Growth and Development: Early School Years 3
- ECED 2312 Perspectives on Families 1.5
- ECED 2320 Methods for Inclusive Play-Based Programs for Young Children 3
- ECED 2331 ECE Curriculum II 3
- ECED 2382 ECE Practicum II 3.5
- ECED 2330 Change and Development: Families 1.5
15.5
Semester IV.
- CFCS 2410 Advanced Issues: Reflection and Integration 3
- ECED 2412 Administrative Skills for ECE Centres 3
- ECED 2401 Advanced Growth and Development 3
- ECED 2450 Inclusion in Early Childhood Settings 3
- ECED 2483 Demonstration Laboratory: Special Needs Project Practicum 5
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