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In this course, students explore major theoretical approaches, themes, and methods of studying child development. Students will examine factors that influence development from conception to two years of age. With knowledge and understanding of child development, students will be assisted in preparing developmentally appropriate programming and with guiding children's behaviour in field placement.

This course encourages students to examine various philosophical approaches to early childhood education with a view to developing and stating their own philosophy. The course content addresses both historical and current factors in the development of theoretical perspectives. It focuses on comparing and contrasting some theories which differ dramatically in their approaches to early education...

The person first, the disability second! Foremost is conveyed the idea that each child is seen as a unique individual possessing both skills and needs which will affect his learning potential. Develop an understanding of various disabilities so that you may work with children effectively in an inclusive environment. Emphasis is placed on the caregiver/teacher's role in planning for individual...

Students examine historical, political, professional, and social issues affecting early childhood administration practice in current Early Learning programs. Students review professional responsibilities and practices of ECE supervisors and administrators and analyze them within recognized best management practices. Students review strategies characterizing advocacy roles and responsibilities for...

Starting and Managing a Home-Based Child Care in Ontario? This course equips aspiring home-based child care providers with the essential knowledge and skills to launch and manage a home child care business in Ontario. Participants will explore the fundamentals of operating a sole proprietorship in the province, with attention to the various pathways available for offering child care from home...

Within this course students are provided practical insight on key adult learning theories. Students examine the characteristics of adult learners that affect learning, explore the emotional, cognitive, social and physical aspects of learning, study a variety of learning cycles, and identify their own preferred learning style. Finally, this course introduces strategies and models of facilitation to...

This course is designed to give learners an overview of the processes involved in assessment and evaluation. A variety of types of evaluation will be utilized in order to understand and meet the needs of learners and stakeholders. Learners will be encouraged to evaluate their own practice as a teacher or trainer in their environment.

There are many effective ways for adult learners to experience course content and gain new found subject knowledge. In today's complex learning environment, the most successful instructors demonstrate instructional strategies that both respect and challenge adult learners. Through lectures, discussion (synchronous and asynchronous) and various assignments, participants will explore a wide variety...

This course will provide participants with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge todevelop a systematic approach to curriculum development based on a training/education model. Curriculum development includes needs assessment, learning outcomes, course outlines, lesson plans with an introduction to choosing instructional techniques and developing a marking system to evaluate...

In this five-hour micro-credential on Instructional Design - Overview, students will learn what instructional design is and the impact it has on a student's learning. Students will need access to a computer and to the internet in order to access the free, open-source tools required to complete the active learning exercises, read the publicly available articles and other digital resources (videos...