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You will study the normal growth
process from conception to death in-
cluding physical, social, intellectual,
emotional and behavioural develop-
ment_ You will also gain an understand-
ing of how unusual or abnormal deve-
lopmental or behavioural pattern$ are
developed.
Enrolment is limited. Please contact
Mrs, Barbara Ross at 653-7460 be-
tween 12:30 and 8:00 p.m. Monday to
Thursday for more information.
Offered at: Doon.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION DIPLOMA
PROGRAM (Part -Time
Extension)
(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 primary goal of the Early Child-
hood Education Diploma Program
(Part -Time Extension) 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 overall development of children is
examined along with the techniques
and procedures used in setting the
stage for and guiding the behaviour of
preschoolers in a nursery and day-care
environment. Children with special
needs are discussed along with pro-
grams to meet these needs.
Courses are conducted in the evenings
and are designed to meet the needs of
mature students who are presently
working in the field of early childhood
education, or a related field, and are
unable to take the program on a
full-time basis. The curriculum and field
placement components of the program
are equivalent to the full-time two-year
Diploma Program offered by Conestoga
College. Students will require approxi-
mately four years to complete this
part-time 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.
Eligibility and Admission:
An Ontario Secondary School Gradua-
tion Diploma with Level IV/Grade 12
standing in English.
OR
An English IV Certificate or equivalent.
OR
Nineteen years of age or older.
Applicant Assessment:
1. Assessment of the information con-
tained in the completed Early Child-
hood Education Program Question-
naire.
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2. Assessment of the information con-
tained in completed Conestoga Col-
lege medical forms.
3_ 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:
1. Applicants for this program are re-
quired to visit a day care centre or
nursery school to complete one of
the items on Early Childhood Educa-
tion questionnaire.
2. Attend an Early Childhood Education
information meeting prior to being
granted a personal suitability inter-
view.
Although spaces for Fall 1983 are
limited, you may submit your applica-
tion for consideration should spaces be
available.
For more information or to obtain an
application form, contact the Continu-
ing Education Office at the Doon
Campus. 653-7460 from 12:00 noon to
8:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Child Development A
The general purpose of this course is
to give the student a foundation knowl-
edge in human development from con-
ception through aging. Physical, motor,
social, emotional, cognitive and lan-
guage development are investigated
with stress put on the prenatal and
infancy stages as being the basis for
later development.
Offered at: Doon.
Pre-school Methods A
This course is an introduction to the
field of Early Education; the various
philosophies, environments and pro-
grams offered for pre-schoolers. The
underlying principles of working with
young children will be studied in depth.
The role of the teacher will be exam-
ined if) respect to his/her own values,
beliefs and self -understanding.
Offered at: Doon.
Introduction to Psychology A
This course gives an introduction to the
basic principles of learning, memory,
cognitive processes, intelligence,
human development, sensation, per-
ception, motivation, emotion, personali-
ty theory and assessment, adjustment
to stress, abnormal behaviour, thera-
pists, and social psychology.
Offered at: Doon.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION RESOURCE
TEACHER (Part -Time)
Introduction To Resource
Teaching A
This course wilt' introduce students to
the role and function of resource
teachers, provide a philosophical basis
for integration and normalization, exam-
ine the current legislation affecting the
card' and education of children with
special needs, and explore modes of
using community resources effectively.
Offered at: Doon.
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 asistance).
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
change, minor repairs. It is preferable
that students have their own set of basic
tools.
Offered at: Guelph, Waterloo.
Creative Job Search Techniques S
For women who have decided on a
career change or who have identified an
occupation in which they wish to find
employment. The course will cover
resumes, letters of application, applica-
tion forms and how to survive the job in-
terview.
Offered at: Kitchener YWCA.
Career Planning S
This course will be of interest to women
who want to work but don't know what to
get into, and to women who are working
and want to switch occupations and/or
move ahead. The sessions will provide
the opportunity for self -appraisal, explo-
ration of occupations and the drafting of
career plans.
Offered at: Kitchener YWCA.
Handywoman N
This " is a practical course aimed at
women who are interested in doing their
own basic home maintenance and
repairs. Topics to be covered will include
minor plumbing and electrical problems;
and a look at the tools and hardware
most commonly used in a variety of
projects. Students will have an opportu-
nity to get some "hands-on" experi-
ence.
Offered at: Cambridge YWCA.
Household Management: Time
And Money
This course is for someone
N
who is
looking for a better management tech-