This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Early Childhood Education EAL

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Intake: January - 13 months

Graduation

Upon successful completion of the basic program, students are awarded a Certificate in Early Childhood Education.

Description

This program is designed for students whose first language is not English, but who are able to work at an advanced EASL level. In addition to the early childhood course work, students also receive EASL instruction to enable them to effectively communicate in providing care to young children and their families.

This full-time program has been designed so that the students develop English language skills plus the knowledge and competencies to become an Early Childhood Educator in a North American setting. Field experiences are a strong component of the program to help students apply knowledge from the classroom in a consistent and timely manner. In addition, there will be two Block Practicum experiences, the first after Semester 2 and the second after Semester 3 to provide students with a consolidation practice experience in an early childhood setting.

In the first term of studies, students will focus on the development of English language skills plus develop an understanding of early childhood education in North America. In the second term of studies, students will continue to develop English language skills plus begin applying specific programming during field experiences. In the final term of studies, the English language course becomes optional dependent on student need and the focus of studies is on the integration of knowledge, skills and abilities to help in the transition to a certified early childhood educator.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting Kwantlen's general admission requirements, applicants to the ECE-EAL certificate program must complete the following prerequisites before final acceptance into the program.

• English language assessment (the standard acceptance scores are B- in EASL 0065 or 0095/0096 or SLEP 54+ or TOEFL 500-580 or CB TOEFL 173-237 & Writing Band 4 or TWE 3
• Attendance at an Orientation Meeting
• First Aid Certificate. As for example - St. John's Ambulance Standard First Aid, Canadian Red Cross Child Safe
• Criminal Record check. Valid three months prior to admission into the program.
• An interview and/or additional letters of reference may be required.

Recommendations

Recommended immunization consistent with early childhood facility policy. It is recommended that all child care workers be up-to-date in their immunization against childhood illnesses, especially measles, mumps and rubella.

Content

Students will study the same program content as that of the Basic ECE certificate. As well, students will study English Language for post-secondary academic requirements and be exempt from CAAS 1100.

Semester 1

ECED 1140 Theories of Human Development & Learning
ECED 1112 Interpersonal & Professional Relationships (proposed)
ECED 1116 Socializing the Child
ECED 1114 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
ECED 1115 Principles of Early Childhood Learning Environments (this course is pre-requisite for a number of Semester 2 courses)
EASL 1190 English

Semester 2

ECED 1240 Child Growth & Development
ECED 1217 Health & Safety
ECED 1213 Guiding Children's Behaviour
ECED 1252 Curriculum Design for Language Development
ECED 1253 Curriculum Design for Psychosocial Development
ECED 1254 Curriculum Design for Cognitive Development
ECED 1255 Curriculum Design for Physical Development
ECED 1211 Field Experience: Application
ECED 1219 Block Practicum 1
EASL 1290 English

Semester 3

ECED 1318 Administration I
ECED 1317 Nutrition
ECED 1313 Managing Problem Behaviours
ECED 1315 Designing Early Childhood Learning Environments
ECED 1312 Field Experience: Integration
ECED 1319 Block Practicum 2
EASL 1390 English

Costs

In addition to tuition fees, students in the basic and EAL programs will spend approximately $4,100 for textbooks and course materials during the program. Students are also responsible for providing their own transportation to field placements and block practicum sites.