Description

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Humber College’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma prepares you to work with children (birth to 12 years) and their families. Students can expect to attain and exceed the practice-ready knowledge, skills and attitudes employers are seeking from ECE graduates in supporting children, families and the community by engaging in innovative learning and simulation experiences.

Duration

4 semesters

Starting Date

January, May, September

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,394 per year

Location

Toronto, Canada

About the Course

These experiences take place at organizations such as the Carol Reid Early Childhood Education Lab, as well as within the Humber Child Development Centre – interacting with our scenic arboretum and nature-inspired playground and exploring responsive inclusive pedagogy and leading edge curriculum.

You will learn about:

how children learn
the importance of responsive relationships
the image of the child and the significance of viewing children from a wide variety of lenses
how to create responsive, inclusive play-based learning environments and natural play spaces for children, families and the community
human development
observation and reflection, and the preparation of pedagogical documentation by children, families and the community
social justice, advocacy, leadership and the role of the ECE professional
the importance of collaborating with relevant community agencies
how ministry and government legislation and guidelines inform practice

Courses Included

Responsive Relationships in Inclusive Environments
Children, Play and Creativity
Child Development: Prenatal to 2 1/2 Years
Promoting Health and Safety
Introduction to the Early Childhood Education Profession
Understanding Children through Observation

Career

Research and trends in the profession, paired with government and community action, both inform and support the long-term benefits of investing in early childhood education. Graduates of the Humber College’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma program enter the profession with the knowledge and experience necessary to be responsive and inclusive educators. Once registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators, our graduates have access to a range of career options and roles in the early childhood profession such as: