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Caring for children is important work. With more
parents working and a population growth rate in Toronto that is outpacing
all other Canadian cities, there's a growing need for early childhood
professionals.
Program flexibility is a priority at the Centre for Early
Childhood Development. Students may pursue their studies on a full-time
or part-time basis, combining a balance of academic study and field
placements. The following options are available: In Demand
George Brown graduates are in demand because employers
know that they have completed an intensive, well-rounded
program taught by experts in early childhood development.
Career Options
You'll be prepared for the growing range of excellent job opportunities
at child care centres, family resource centres, parenting courses, early
intervention centres, school-based kindergartens, after-school programs,
hospital playrooms, and special needs sites.
Early
Childhood Education - Two-Year Diploma Program -
C100
The two-year Early Childhood Education diploma program
balances academic courses and field placement to
train students in both the theory and practice of working with young
children. By the
time they graduate, students are able to respond
to the changing needs of infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school
age children. Graduates
are qualified to work in a variety of early childhood
settings including child care programs, schools, family resource
programs, home child
care, hospital playrooms and agencies for exceptional
children. Your ECE diploma will give you credit towards degree programs
at other institutions.
It also makes you eligible for certification by
the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario.
Full-time Early Childhood Education Diploma Program - September
Start: Students begin the two-year program in September and
graduate in May of the second year. Their time in the program alternates
between blocks
of classroom study and field placement.
Full-time Early
Childhood Education Diploma Program - January Start: This "fast-track" approach
allows students to begin the two-year program in January and complete
all program requirements,
including academic courses and field placements, in
16 consecutive months. Students in this stream graduate in May along
with the students who started
in September.
Consecutive
Diploma / Bachelor's Degree
in Early Childhood Development
The School of Early Childhood also offers
students the opportunity to pursue a combined diploma and bachelor's
degree in Early Childhood Education. Through a partnership with Ryerson
University, students can enter the third year of the four-year degree
program at Ryerson after successfully completing the first two years
at George Brown College.
Full-time
Early Childhood Assistant -
C105
A one-year Early Childhood Assistant certificate program
trains students to work as assistants in child care
centers, nursery schools or social service agencies, providing home
child care or working
as nannies. Similar to the first year of the Early
Childhood Education diploma program, the program combines academic
study and field placement
to provide students with a foundation in both theory
and practical learning. If they choose, graduates may apply directly
to the second
year of the Early Childhood Education diploma program.
Advanced
Standing
Students with a degree in humanities or social
sciences and work experience in child care may apply to enter directly
to the
second year of the Early Childhood Education diploma
program. A mandatory two-week course in June is required of students
accepted into the second
year of the program. Graduates of the Early Childhood
Assistant certificate program are eligible to enter the second year
of the Early Childhood
Education program with advanced standing and attendance
in the several days of a two-week course in June. Students who have
a college community
services diploma may also be eligible for direct
entry into the second year.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
Students who have gained college level learning outside
the college system can benefit from Prior Learning
Assessment and Recognition. Prior Learning Assessment
and Recognition credit is possible for all
courses except the final field placement. To be considered
college level, learning should:
- include an understanding
of theory as well as practice;
- be useful in a variety
of settings, not just in the particular place it
was acquired; and
- meet the learning outcomes of a
particular course or courses taught in the Early
Childhood Education program
(see student handbook for further details).
Admission Requirements
Applicants to George Brown's Early Childhood Education diploma
and certificate programs must have:
- An Ontario Secondary
School Diploma. Those over 19 years without the academic
prerequisites may apply
as mature students.
- A satisfactory medical examination.
- Participation in a mandatory
information session and completion of the Early
Childhood Education questionnaire.
Applicants to the consecutive diploma/bachelor's degree program
at George Brown College and Ryerson University must
meet the same requirements as for the diploma and certificate programs
and have:
- An OSSD senior level English, Math or Science (U or
M) credits or their equivalents.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Courses are held at Ryerson University Campus, Sally
Horsfall Eaton Centre for Studies in Community Health,
99 Gerrard Street, East.
Early Childhood Education Diploma
Students may complete the Early Childhood Education
diploma on a part-time basis through Continuing Education.
By taking one to three courses per semester, it will take three-and-a-half
years
to five years to complete the program. Field placements
consist of six-week blocks. Part time students are eligible for the
Ontario Student Assistance
Plan.
Day Care Management (Post Diploma Certificate)
This post-diploma program will appeal to supervisors
in child care and other early childhood/family
settings. Or ECE staff who wish to further their careers. Six courses
must be completed to
obtain the certificate. 2 courses are offered each
semester. They can be taken in any order.
Access to the Early Childhood Education Field in Ontario
"Access to the Early Childhood Education Field in Ontario"
is a bridging pilot project. Through this three year
project the Association
of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario (AECEO)
will help internationally educated early childhood
professionals to access the
information and training they need to successfully
work in Ontario. George Brown College and Thorncliffe
Neighbourhood Offices
in Toronto will be working with the AECEO to deliver
the training piece and settlement services respectively.
This
program will address the barriers faced by Internationally
Trained ECEs wanting to obtain an Association of Early
Childhood Educators Ontario Letter of Equivalency Certificate to gain
meaningful
employment in the early childhood education field
in Ontario.
Features:
- Recognition of International ECE training
- Personal one-on-one assessment
- Language support
- Learn job search skills
- Upon completion of the program employment
opportunities
- Opportunity to observe and accomplish
field placement in lab school child care centres
Personal support:
- Trained consultants provide professional support
and assistance
- Upgrading language skills
- Upgrading ECE skills in the Canadian
context
- College ECE faculty offer course work
- Providing a mentor
- Guiding applicants through the Ontario Equivalency
process
- Opportunity for paid supply work
experience in the ECE field for all graduates
For more information,
contact aeceo@bellnet.ca or
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ECE WORKSHOPS
CYCS 9009 Child Abuse Awareness Training for Professionals (2 days-15
hours)
Learn about defining child abuse, indicators of abuse,
documentation, responding to disclosure steps in reporting and investigation,
legal statues. The Toronto Child Abuse Centre provides the teacher.
Infant Games (4 hours)
CARE 9031
Review the developmental goals of infant simulation.
Art & Literacy (4 hours)
CARE 9027
Gain a fresh outlook on children's favourite
books.
Developing Math & Science thru Games (4 hours)
CARE 9030
Explore pre-made or natural materials
Positive Guidance Behaviour (4 hours)
CARE 9029
Explore how effective behaviour guidance is based on
half of responsive relationships with children and how the other half
is based on the elements of the environment.
Creative Play (2 days-15 hours)
CARE 9022
Develop a deeper understanding of how a responsive
relationship with children enhances program development.
For
more information about Continuing Education programs
contact Kathleen Alexander at 416 415 5000 ext 2310
or 416 415-2275 or email: kalexand@gbrownc.on.ca or go to the Community
Services Program Guide for
information about Early Childhood Education.
Specialized Early Childhood Development
Learning Options
Advanced Special Needs Training for Early
Childhood Educators
George Brown College and the Creche Child and Family
centre present a joint course for supervisors and Early Childhood Educators
who work in child care centres. The course focuses on specialized skills
training in working with pre-school children with special needs and
their families.
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