Early Childhood Education
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Early Childhood Education
This program blends theory with hands-on application of theoretical principles delivered through course work and field practicum. Students in this program will develop their knowledge and professional skills in areas such as child development and best practices in early childhood; the early childhood educator's role and responsibilities; the importance of play in children's learning; family involvement and curriculum design and implementation.When the student graduates they will have the knowledge and necessary skills to work with children, families and community in the context of early learning and development programs for children from birth to age 12. The student will be prepared to work in a variety of settings, including child care centres, early learning and family centres, Best Start programs, before and after school programs and with school boards.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Curriculum
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Reason & Writing 1 for Community Studies
- Foundations of ECE
- Emotional Development & Early Relations
- Child Development: Intro
- Interpersonal Development
- Field Orientation
Level 2
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Communications for Community Studies
- Child Development: 0-3 Years
- Field Practicum 0-3 Years
- Curriculum & Pedagogy: 0-3 Years
- Health Safety & Nutrition in ECE 2
- Partnerships with Families
- Field Seminar: 0-3 Years 1
Level 3
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Educational Perspectives
- Inclusive Practice
- Field Practicum 3-6 Years
- Child Development: 3-6 Years
- Curriculum & Pedagogy: 3-6 Years
- Promoting Pro-Social Behaviour
- Field Seminar: 3-6 Years 1
Level 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- Child Development: 6-12 Years
- Understanding Child Abuse & Neglect
- Professionalism, Ethics & Advocacy
- Best Practices: Reflective Practitioner
- Canadian Families Change & Diversity
- Field Practicum 0-12 Years
Program Outcome
Diploma; University Transfer
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates find employment in a variety of early childhood settings: nursery schools and child care centres, pre-kindergartens and kindergartens, community, social and family centres, hospital playrooms, centres or programs for children with exceptionalities.
Program delivery
This program is now offered in an online format beginning September 2020. Students complete the program in an online environment with the exception of mandatory field placements in semesters 2, 3 and 4 of the program.
If you are thinking about completing your diploma online you can assess your readiness with Fanshawe's Online Readiness Indicator, a measure of the degree to which distance learning and/or learning in a technology rich environment is the right fit for you.
Program Offered: Full-time, part-time day, part-time evening (Continuing Education), online
English Language Requirements
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