Swift Current

This training complies with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996 Part XIII Hoist, Cranes and Lifting Devices Section 204-1 (a) and Table 16. Successful participant will be signed off by the Interprovincial Journeyman Instructor, and by the employer to verify that the employee is competent, and has received both theory and practical training.

You will gain competence in working with children, families and communities in early learning and childcare education programs. You will complete the second of two practicums in one of the following specialized areas: infant, toddler, diverse needs, frontline educator and administrative.

You will study the developmental milestones from conception through the stages of infancy, toddlerhood to age five. The course provides an introduction to the theories of learning and personality, brain development and methods of studying human behaviour, including indigenous world views. You will learn about the effects of heredity and the environment, including culture, on the emotional, social, cognitive and physical development of children and behaviour.

You will explore the elements of curriculum design with a focus on the Project Approach. You will acquire knowledge about emergent curriculum using a holistic approach in designing a responsive and culturally relevant program.

You will apply a variety of observation methods and tools used to collect an ethical, objective and holistic view of a child.