Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program with Lakeland College
What a child learns during the first years of life will last a lifetime. If you are dedicated to providing opportunities for children to discover, explore, create, and learn through play, then this is the program for you. The basis of the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program is that learning through play is central to the healthy development of young children. At the same time, you will learn the values and culture of a child's local community and how they affect child care.
The program gives a comprehensive introduction to child growth, behaviour and development, as well as how to plan, implement and evaluate developmentally appropriate experiences in a stimulating environment which provides for the health, safety, and nutrition of children. The Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program will strengthen your understanding and skills, thereby enhancing the quality of service received by children. The program offers you the knowledge, experience, perspective, and skill set for an enjoyable, successful career working with young children.
Your eInstructors, Kasey Fulton and Ashley Duiker. |
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eInstructor Ashley Duiker was born in the Northwest Territories but lived most of her life in a small village in Northern Saskatchewan. She now lives in Lethbridge Alberta with her husband. It is here, at the University of Lethbridge that she completed her Degree in English. Her career path has always had a focus on working with children and has had a number of years of experience through Daycare, Volunteer work, and Elementary Classrooms. |
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To apply to this program, visit our college registration page where you will find step-by-step instructions. We offer this Early Learning Child Care Certificate Poster and its Calendar (2010-11) in pdf print format.
For information on transferability from SIAST to Lakeland download Transfer-ELCC_SIAST2Lakeland.pdf.
Program OverviewCredenda Virtual College is offering the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program via the internet with live interactive lessons so you can stay in your community. The certificate program is comprised of 10 courses and 2 practicums, with each course approximately ten weeks long. The classes will take place one evening a week allowing you to retain employment during the day and still work towards your education goals. Program length is about 2 years.
Employment opportunities exist for graduates of the Early Learning and Child Care Certificate Program in areas such as daycare, nursery programs, Head Start and positions within the Education System.
You will need a headset with microphone.
There is a $65 application fee per program and a $50 program access fee per year.
Credenda Registrar:
Program Course ListToll Free: 1-866-910-2847
Phone: 1-306-764-2847 ext 1
E-mail: registrar@credenda.net
ED 120 Play
CO 118 Communication Skills
HS 114 Human Development 1
HS 214 Human Development 2
HS 180 Curriculum Planning 1ED 109 ELCC Practicum 1
ED 121 Professionalism
HS 115 Exploring Exceptionalities 1
HS 182 Curriculum Planning 2
HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports
HE 158 Health, Safety and Nutrition
ED 110 ELCC Practicum 2
Courses
ED 120 Play
This course is an overview of the significance of play in the development of the child. It includes nature and the development of play in children, organizing meaningful play experiences, designing play oriented activity centers and the development of outdoor play spaces.
Dates: Aug. 30 - Oct. 22, 2010
Registration Deadline: Aug. 27, 2010
Cost: $525
C0 118 Communication Skills
Focuses on the development of effective writing and critical reading skills. Includes essay, story or letter writing, as well as analytical reading.
Dates: Oct. 25 - Dec. 17, 2010
Registration Deadline: Oct. 22, 2010
Cost: $525
HS 114 Human Development 1
Provides you with an understanding of the developing child from birth to five years. Traces the changes that occur physically, socially, emotionally and intellectually during this period.
Dates: Jan. 03 - Feb. 25, 2011
Registration Deadline: Dec. 21, 2011
Cost: $525
HS 214 Human Development 2
This course assists you in understanding the changes-physical, social, emotional and intellectual-that take place as the five through twelve year old child grows and develops. Theoretical perspectives of child development are examined, providing a comparison of various assumptions and principles about children's growth and behaviour.
Dates: Feb. 28 - Apr.21, 2011
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25, 2011
Cost: $525
HS 180 Curriculum Planning 1
This course is an exploration of curriculum planning, implementation an evaluation in the areas of art, games, movement and music. These curriculum arrears are explored within the framework of a play orientated, interactions approach. This approach enables you to design and implement interactive activities for children and youth. You are provided the opportunity to acquire strategies for supporting the development of children and youth within the preschool, school community setting.
Dates: May. 02 - Jun. 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Apr. 30, 2011
Cost: $525
ED 109 Practicum 1
This course is a beginning practicum with an emphasis on observation and practical experience working with children. You begin programming based on observations of child's needs and interests.
Dates: Feb. 28 - Jun. 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25, 2011
Cost: $525
ED 121 Professionalism
This course explores values, attitudes, ethics, and commitment involved in working professionally with young children and families. Roles and responsibilities, conflict resolution, and how to be a professional team member are examined. An appreciation of family encourages and enhances your self-awareness and ability to interact respectfully with children and families.
Dates: Aug. 24 - Oct. 16, 2009
Registration Deadline: Aug. 21, 2009
Cost: $525
HS 115 Exploring Exceptionalities 1
Provides an introduction to children with exceptionalities by examining the categories and characteristics of diversity. Explore issues pertinent to children and youth with exceptionalities and their families.
Dates: Oct. 26 - Dec. 18, 2009
Registration Deadline: Oct. 22, 2009
Cost: $525
HS 182 Curriculum Planning 2
This course is an exploration of curriculum planning, implementation and evaluation in the areas of children's literature, language arts, math, science and social studies. You have the opportunity to research, design and implement interactive activities with children. Emphasis is placed on supporting the developmental needs of children in the preschool, school and community setting.
Dates: Jan. 04 - Feb. 26, 2010
Registration Deadline: Dec. 23, 2009
Cost: $525
HS 155 Positive Behaviour Supports
The course includes and examination of attitudes, values, and skills that support positive guidance techniques in a child care or classroom setting. Practical strategies that prevent behaviour problems, increase appropriate behaviours, and decrease inappropriate behaviour while maintaining a physically and psychologically safe environment for children and those who care for them is the focus of this course.
Dates: Mar. 01 - Apr. 23, 2010
Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, 2010
Cost: $525
HE 158 Health, Safety and Nutrition
This course examines the Health, Safety and Nutrition needs of young children. It includes practical applications for supporting these needs in an early childhood environment
Dates: May 03 - Jun. 25, 2010
Registration Deadline: Apr. 29, 2010
Cost: $525
ED 110 ELCC Practicum 2
This course is an advanced practicum with emphasis on programming based on observation of children's needs and interests.
Dates: Feb. 28 - Jun. 24, 2011
Registration Deadline: Feb. 25, 2011
Cost: $525