Early Childhood Education: Binoojiinyag Kinoomaadwin

Combination Delivery:
Students are required to attend intensive two week in-class sessions twice per semester alternating with a five to six week return to their community while still maintaining a full-time program workload.

Through the Binoojiingyag Kinoomaadwin; Early Childhood Education Program you will develop the knowledge, skills and experience required to deliver developmentally appropriate practices and provide a safe and stimulating learning environment for young children. You will be uniquely prepared to incorporate the culturally specific needs of First Nations communities where traditions and language are essential to ensuring the total development of the young child. The opportunity for career advancement, plus financial and job security, are some of the reasons to begin your rewarding career in the field of Early Childhood Education.

Employment Opportunities: Child Development Centres, Licensed Daycares, Kindergarten Classrooms, Educational Assistants, Ontario Early Years Centres.

PROGRAM OF STUDY
Semester 1
* Fundamentals of Academic Writing
* Child Growth and Development I
* Methods I: Role of the Teacher
* Introduction to Native Studies
* Introduction to Early Childhood
Education

Semester 2
* Communications
* Child Growth and Development II
* Methods II: Curriculum Planning
* Field Work I
* Positive Relationships

Semester 3
* Methods III: Advanced Applications
* Field Work II
* Exceptional Child
* Health, Nutrition & Safety
* Basic Psychology

Semester 4
* Methods IV: Program Management
* Field Work III
* Day Care in the Community
* Native Culture: Artistic Expression
* Community Development

Employment Opportunities:

Positions are available in community and municipal Ontario Early Years Centers, child care centers, in-home care and in JR/SR Kindergarten classes. Graduates are uniquely prepared to address the culturally based and culturally specific needs of First Nations communities.

Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.