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This course is designed to familiarize students with early childhood education from historical, theoretical, practical, and political points of view. Various types of child care will be examined in relation to the needs of children, families and staff. Students will be introduced to the Day Nurseries Act and other applicable legislation which affects centre's policies and operations. This course...

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...

This course is designed to assist students in working effectively with families. Early Childhood Educators recognize the valuable input families contribute to the child care centre. The dual role of families as a resource and client will be examined. In addition the role of child care as a resource and support system to families will be identified. This course is offered online through...

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...

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 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...

This course will allow students to read selected Canadian literature, including novels and short stories, and to analyse and discuss various key points of each piece of literature. Students will identify the different types of audiences intended for each literary piece. Some suggested areas of study for each novel will include selected key literary terms as well as discussionof the relevance of...

This course provides the student with an understanding of the Food Service Worker's role in the food service department within a facility. Emphasis is placed on responsibility, accountability and the importance of working with others as a team member. An overview of health care accreditation and the role of the food service worker will be examined.

This class will explore the film genre of Westerns. Major themes, theories and ideas will be examined via the work of selected actors, directors and films. Subjects to be studied via discussion and assignments include The History of the Western/Components of the Western/Landscape and Setting/Actors/Directors/Films/Indigenous Peples. The course will conclude with an analysis of the place of the...