ECE Post-Basic Children with Exceptionalities Program
Course
In Kamloops (Canada)
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Kamloops (Canada)
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Class hours
560h
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Duration
20 Weeks
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Start date
Different dates available
This program is suited for Licensed Early Childhood Educators wishing to expand their skills and specializations into Early Childhood Special Education.
This early childhood special education program gives the student the skills and occupational competencies necessary in the industry today based upon the Ministry for Children and Family Development approved curriculum for early childhood special education.
The program focuses on Children with Exceptionalities and involves working with children who require extra support in childcare settings. Graduates are able to expand their coverage to Birth to 5 years and are able to apply for an ECE Special Needs Educator License.
Facilities
Location
Start date
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About this course
At the end of this program the student will have developed a broad range of skills through the application and understanding of the following learning outcomes:
Cultural, economic, and generational influences on development
Main categories and methods of observational recording
Current licensing and registration regulations, development of policies and procedures, floor plans, and childcare center design
Development of partnerships with parents, colleagues, and other service providers
Positive contemporary child guidance practices, causes and characteristics of inappropriate behaviour
Planning and implementing comprehensive program plans, focusing on social, emotional, cognitive, physical, language and cultural development
Activities to facilitate diversity and multi-cultural experiences and concepts to enhance the curriculum
Creating a positive learning environment that includes fun and engaging music and movement activities, enhancing other learning such as language and language skills
The use of concepts and activities from LEAP BC 2010
Resource Booklet and recognizing movement categories and motor skills
Creativity and open-ended, process-oriented creative art activities and experiences
Verbal and non-verbal communication skills and techniques.
Design newsletters and communication tools for parents, children and staff
Signs and symptoms of common communicable childhood illnesses
Goal setting, note-taking, problem-solving, and teamwork
Before & After School Care
Child Care Center Supervisor
Day Care Assistant
Family Child Care
Group Child Care
Preschools
Rec. Program Childminding
Strong Start Facilitator
Supported Child Dev
Grade 12 / GED or Mature Student Status
ECE Basic Certification
Applicants must successfully complete the admissions interview and may be required to do an entrance assessment (with a composite score of 42)
Why Study Early Childhood Special Education At Sprott Shaw?
Lifetime access to dedicated Employment Services Specialists (ESS) who can help you with resume and cover letter writing, interview skills, and the overall job search after graduation
Lifetime tuition-free access to course refreshers if you ever need to retrain and update your skills
Practicum opportunities with recognized organizations across BC
Multiple start dates so you can start your education when you want to without the wait
Career and professional development success courses to help create a career development marketing plan, learn the cardinal rules of professionalism, and identify the target markets and employment resources in the counselling field
Preparation and orientation courses to teach you how to find credible research, write papers, create proper citation formats including APA, and study effectively for exams
All-inclusive program costs where what you see is what you pay. Our costs include registration fees, assessment fees, tuition, textbooks, supplies, course materials, uniforms, certificates, graduation fees, practicum fees, and much more
Reviews
Subjects
- Child Development
- Children Education
- Special Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Education
Course programme
- NEC200 - Advanced Health, Safety and Nutrition
- NEC210 - Advanced Child Growth and Development
- NEC220 - Administration
- NEC230 - Working with Families
- NEC400 - Children with Exceptionalities I
- NEC410 - Children with Exceptionalities II
- NEC420 - Children with Exceptionalities Practicum & Touch Back Lab (Comp/Inc)
ECE Post-Basic Children with Exceptionalities Program