Early Childhood Education Resource Teacher Certificate
Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
Program Number: 813
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This post-diploma program provides Early Childhood Education graduates with the training required to work with preschool children with special needs. The curriculum focuses on integration and programming for individuals and groups. Graduates will be qualified to become Resource Teachers as defined by the Day Nurseries Act.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applications will be accepted every other year in even numbered years. Potential Students must apply through the Spring Continuing Education Catalogue of that year.
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Applicants require:
- An E.C.E. diploma.
- Previous experience with children who are developmentally delayed.
- An orientation session with the program coordinator.
PROGRAM OF STUDIES
| Course Number | Course Name | Prerequisite | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCRT001 | Introduction to Resource Teaching |
36 |
|
| HMNSRT011 | Individual Developmental Planning 1 |
EDUCRT001 |
36 |
| HMNSRT031 | Working with Families |
36 |
|
| LIBRRT071 | Coordinating Resources |
36 |
|
| HMNSRT061 | Advocacy in the School and Community |
36 |
|
| HMNSRT041 | Individual Developmental Planning 2 |
HMNSRT011 |
36 |
| WORKRT021 | Field Practicum 1 |
HMNSRT011 |
105 |
| WORKRT051 | Field Practicum 2 |
HMNSRT041 and WORKRT021 |
105 |
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this program may find employment as a Resource Teacher, Support Facilitator, or ECE Professional with Hamilton Health Sciences.
Course Descriptions
Introduction to Resource Teaching - EDUCRT001
learn the role of the resouces teaching in licensed childcare centres, community outreach programs and the clinical setting. Analyze the history of integration and its evolution. Explore various diagnoses with focus on speech language. Develop health care plans.
Individual Developmental Planning 1 - HMNSRT011
This course examines the preparation of functional developmental plans for preschool children with special needs. Students will learn to access individual children's developmental needs through the use of functional assessment tools and develop an individual program plan based on the individual child within an inclusive environment.
Working with Families - HMNSRT031
This course focuses on work with preschool children and their families. Students will learn different moethods of providing support ot families in an effort to meet their diverse needs, as well as gain skills to assist parents in setting goals and priorities, and becomming advocates for their children.
Coordinating Resources - LIBRRT071
Students will increase their knowledge of community based resources. The impact of diagnoses and labeling is explored from the perspective of the parent, teacher and professional. Students will function as a team member to facilitate group discussions and resolve conflicts.
Individual Developmental Planning 2 - HMNSRT041
This course investigates the establishment of long-range individual developmen plans for children in a group setting. Topics include incorporating information form parents and other professionals, setting goals, analyzing tasks, effective problem-solving and developing and maintaining written reports and progress statements.Prerequisites:RT011
Advocacy In the School and Community - HMNSRT061
Thei course examines methods of working with preschool children with special needs in the community, home and school. Students will learn to function effectively as resource consultants to classroom teachers, coordinate programs in the home and school, support parents in the handling difficult situations, and develop liaisons with other agencies. Prerequisite: LIBRRT071
Combine theory and practice through work in an integrated setting of 105 hours of supervised field placement. Observe and analyze the role of the resource teacher and work as a tream member with staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual developmental plans. Prerequisite: RT011
Combine theory and practice through work with young children and their families. Students will prepare long-term individual developmental plans using input from staff, clinicians and families through a series of home visits. Students will monitor progress and self-evaluate. Prerequisites: RT041, RT051.
