Courses
Child Development Practitioner-2025/2026
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory courses: | ||||
| ECED-1030 | Child Development 1 | 3 | ||
| Apprentices are introduced to general principles and sequences of human development. Emphasis will be placed on child study methods, especially observation techniques. Apprentices will examine the contribution of different theories to our present understanding of what constitutes normal growth and development in physical, motor, social, emotional, language and cognitive development from birth to five years. | ||||
| ECED-1086 | Creative Expression | 3 | ||
| This is a Creative Expression course. | ||||
| COMM-1131 | Foundations of Early Learning | 3 | ||
| This course provides students the opportunity to explore positive ways of communicating with young children and to plan programs that encourage self-expression and creativity. Students will be introduced to the role of the teacher. In addition, students form small groups to discuss personal reactions and constructive interactions in their field placement. | ||||
| FLDP-1030 | Foundation Early Learning Placement | 1.2 | ||
| Upon successful completion, the Apprentice is able to respond to children's needs and support play and inquiry based early learning in a placement environment. | ||||
| HLTH-3012 | Health, Safety & Nutrition | 3 | ||
| This course will identify components of a safe and healthy environment which meets the requirements of current legislation and regulatory bodies. The nutritional and health needs of young children are identified, and the implementation of appropriate environments and practices are discussed. | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory courses: | ||||
| ECED-3016 | School Age Learning Environment | 3 | ||
| This course will describe the developmental characteristics and needs of children, aged six to twelve, and will identify guidelines for implementing developmentally appropriate practices in programs for school-age children. Observation methods and tools to evaluate and revise curriculum to reflect children's developmental needs will be included. | ||||
| FLDP-3034 | School Age Learning Environ Placement | 1.2 | ||
| Upon successful completion, the Apprentice is able to apply principles of emergent practice that meet the interests and needs of school aged children. | ||||
| ECED-3013 | Child Development 2 | 3 | ||
| Continue studying contributions of developmental theories, and sequences of normal development in children from birth through adolescence. Emphasis is placed on Middle Childhood and Adolescence. Current research in child development is critically examined. | ||||
| ECED-1087 | Pre-School Learning Environment 1 | 3 | ||
| This is a Preschool Learning Environment 1 course. | ||||
| FLDP-3033 | Preschool Learning Environ Placement 1 | 2 | ||
| Upon successful completion, the Apprentice is able to design learning experiences to support play inquiry for preschool aged children with developmental domains in a placement environment. | ||||
| LAWS-3059 | Child Protection | 2 | ||
| This is a Child Protection course. | ||||
| HUMA-3005 | Inclusive Practice & Advocacy | 3 | ||
| This is an Inclusive Practice and Advocacy course. | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| EDUC-5007 | Philosophies/Education Models | 3 | ||
| This is a Philosophies and Education Models for Early Childhood Education. | ||||
| ECED-5004 | Infant/Toddler Learning Environment | 3 | ||
| This subject helps apprentices apply theories of child development to create a learning environment for infants and toddlers. In addition, time will be spent in discussing and examining issues related to the field placement experience. | ||||
| FLDP-5010 | Infant/Toddler Learning Envior Placement | 1.6 | ||
| Upon successful completion, the Apprentice is able to apply principles of emergent practice that meet the interests and needs of infants and toddlers. | ||||
| COMM-5011 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | ||
| Interpersonal Communications is an experiential subject that acknowledges human diversity. As apprentices engage in the processes of intrapersonal (self-reflection), and interpersonal (interactive) communication in a safe environment, increased awareness and acceptance of self and others is anticipated. | ||||
| ECED-3048 | Pre-School Learning Environment 2 | 3 | ||
| This is a Preschool Learning Environment 2 course. | ||||
| FLDP-5011 | Preschool Learning Environ Placement 2 | 2 | ||
| Upon successful completion, the Apprentice is able to design, implement and evaluate learning experiences to support play and inquiry for preschool children within developmental domains in a placement environment. | ||||
| Level 4 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| ECED-5010 | Child Development 3: Inclusion of Child | 3 | ||
| This is a Child Development 3: Inclusion of Children with Exceptionalities course. | ||||
| ADMN-5006 | Legislation/Social Policy | 3 | ||
| This is a Legislation and Social Policy in Early Learning Administration. | ||||
| SOCI-5003 | Child, Family & Community | 3 | ||
| This course addresses the importance of establishing respectful and meaningful relationships with family members, as a means of supporting family and children's well-being. Communications with families incorporate sensitivity, respect for diversity, desire for collaboration and assurance of confidentiality. Various strategies to support families are considered, including an overview of agencies and community resources which can assist educators and families. | ||||
| ECED-5011 | Professional Practice | 3 | ||
| This is a Professional Practice course. | ||||
| FLDP-5012 | Placement-Adv | 2.8 | ||
| Upon successful completion, the Apprentice is able to act in accordance with ethical and professional standards by integrating theories and standards of practice in the design, implementation and evaluation of learning environments that meet the needs of all children. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 16 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||