Introduction to Early Childhood Education

This foundation course introduces the field of early childhood development in Canada and the historical perspectives that have lead to joining education and child care into early learning and care programs striving to offer seamless experiences for children from birth to age 6. The policies and legislation that shape the range of models, services and settings are explored, along with evidence based practices in regard to quality of service delivery. The opportunities and challenges for the early childhood workforce and for the individual's professional growth are established as themes that will be further investigated in later courses.       
 
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