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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-12-05, Page 108Descriptionsn of Courses and Programs EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION DIPLOMA PROGRAM (For Part -Time Students) (Note: Graduates of this program meet the academic and field work require- ments for certification by the Associa- tion for Early Childhood Education, On- tario.) The Early Childhood Education Diploma Program is delivered part-time to meet the needs of mature students who are presently working in the field of early childhood education and/or are unable to take the program on a full-time basis. The curriculum and field place- ment components of the program are the same as for the full-time two-year Diploma Program offered by Conestoga College. Part-time students will require approximately four years to complete the program. • The primary goal of the Early Child- hood Education Diploma Program is to foster and encourage the continuing self -growth of students by providing. a problem -solving approach to learning. The program offers the fundamental knowledge and skills for those wishing to work with young children. The overalr development of children is ex- amined along with the techniques and procedures used in setting the stage for and guiding the behaviour of pre- schoolers in a nursery and day-care environment. Also considered are spe- cial -needs children, along with pro- grams to meet these needs. Courses in the Early Childhood Educa- tion Diploma Program are offered on a part-time basis in the evening through the Continuing Education Department. Course Exemptions: Exemptions may be granted for courses that have been successfully completed at other recognized institu- tions. Course outlines and transcripts should be submitted to the Registrar's Office when application to the program is made. The Early Childhood Educa- tion Co-ordinator will evaluate the courses and recommend exemptions to the Registrar when applicable. Field Placement: Field Placement experiences are a required part of the Program. These experiences take place during the day and will be arranged on an individual basis by the Program Coordinator. The Early Childhood Education Diploma Program requires a, total of 768 hours of field placement. A minimum of 190 hours of this field placement must take place in the College lab school. This can be arranged on Mondays from September to April inclusive or in blocks of time from May to August. Exemptions for previous work experi- ence may be granted, up to a maximum of 348 hours, after the lab school placement has been completed and evaluated. A summary of full and part-time employment should be ,sub - 36 mitted along with references from em- ployers in order to have requests for exemptions reviewed by the Program Co-ordinator. Program Eligibility: 1. An Ontario Secondary School Grad- uation Diploma or equivalent. 2. An Academic Upgrading Level IV Certificate or equivalent. 3. Nineteen Years of Age or older. Applicant Assessment: 1. Preference is given to applicants with Level IV/Grade 12 standing in English and to applicants with equi- valency. 2. Transcripts of applicants with an OSSGD are assessed for academic strength in Level IV/Grade 12 En- glish. 3. Applicants without an OSSGD or out of school for two or more years may be assessed to determine readiness in English. 4. Assessment of communication skills through a College administered test. 5. Assessment of the information con- tained in completed Conestoga Col- lege medical forms. 6. Assessment of the information con- tained in the completed Early Child- hood Education Program Question- naire. Applicants are required to visit a day care centre or nursery. school to complete one of the items on the questionnaire. 7. Assessment of personal suitability through an interview with program personnel. Program Admission: Applicants will be admitted to this program based on the program eligibili- ty requirements and the applicant as- sessment results. Program Information: Applicants must attend an Early Child- hood Education Information Meeting prior to being granted an interview. Although spaces are limited, you may submit your application for considera- tion, should spaces become available. For more information, or to obtain an application form, contact the Continu- ing Education Officeat the Doon Campus, 653-7460 from 12 noon to 8 p.m., Monday to Thursday. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION RESOURCE TEACHER PROGRAM (For Part -Time Students) This program is designed to provide Post -Diploma Early Childhood Educa- tors with the knowledge and techniques necessary to work with children who have special needs. Graduates 'of this program will be qualified to become Resource Teachers as defined ,by the (proposed) Day Nurseries Act. The curriculum will focus on integration and programming for individuals and groups. The greduate will be able to help each child and his/her family lead a full, more productive and independent life in the community. Courses are conducted in the evenings and are designed to meet the needs of mature students who possess an Early Childhood Education Diploma or equiv- alent and are presently working in the field of Early Childhood Education. Students will require approximately two and one-half years to complete this program. Field placement experiences are a required part of the program. These experiences take place during the day and will be arranged on an individual basis by the Program Coordinator. Program Eligibility: 1. Early Childhood Education Diploma or equivalent. 2. Previous experiences with children . who are developmentally delayed, as defined by the Day Nurseries Act. 3. One post diploma year working with children in'a group care setting. Applicant Assessment: 1. Assessment of information contained in the completed Early ,Childhood Education Resource Teacher Pro- gram Questionnaire. 2. Assessment of personal suitability through an interview with program personnel. 3. Assessment of the information con- tained in the completed Conestoga College medical forms. Program Admission: Applicants will be admitted to this r' program based on the program eligibili- ty requirements and the applicant as- sessment results. Although spaces are limited, you may submit your application for considera- tion should spaces become available. For more information or to obtain an application form, contact the Continu- ing Education Office at the Doon Campus, 653-7460 from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday. WOMEN'S EDUCATION PROGRAM All courses in the Women's Education Program listed at off -campus locations are offered in conjunction with the agency providing the facilities. Registration All registrations should be forwarded to the nearest Continuing Education Office or Edith Torbay (see below for address). To ensure a place in the class, please register at least two days before the class starts. (A small bursary fund is available for women wishing to take part in the Women's Education Program who require financial assistance). Courses Offered: Auto Mechanics For Women S This basic course includes theory and practical shop work. Topics include: starting a car in difficult weather, oil