Early Childhood Education Programs

Background of Early Childhood Education program:

Create vibrant environments for young children
Support exploration, inspire learning and nurture creativity
Enrich the lives of children and their families
Help build healthy, positive, contributing individuals
Be challenged through collaborative learning environments to reflect on your view of the child, teaching, learning, diversity, and the role of families
Enjoy educational and practical experiences with children and adults in a variety of settings that support your interest in children and families
Benefit from mentoring relationships established among students, and between students, faculty, and professionals in our community
Enrich your knowledge and understanding of a variety of curriculum approaches
Engage in more in-depth exploration of the Reggio Emilia approach and the High/Scope curriculum model of early childhood education

Students and learning are at the heart of all we do
Students are viewed as active co-learners and co-teachers who are full of potential
The uniqueness and diversity of abilities and life experience that each student brings to college life are valued and respected
Student success is promoted by academic preparedness
Student collaboration and the social construction of knowledge are embraced as cornerstones of our program
Upon graduation, students will be eligible to become a registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE), a requirement for practice in the province of Ontario.

Creative thinking, reflective practice, leadership, and citizenship are integral to the work of professional educators
The importance of early childhood education is being recognized in our society politically, culturally, and economically
Early childhood educators can help to build a better world by making the power of children’s thinking visible and challenging our society to rise to an elevated view of the child
To be an early childhood educator is to be full of life, curiosity, respect and compassion
Early childhood education is a dynamic profession, guided by evolving philosophies and ongoing research.