Course Description

Program Description Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (Fast-Track) is a two-year program suitable for those with an Early Childhood Education diploma wishing to pursue a degree in early childhood leadership. This program will prepare you to become a progressive leader in this complex and evolving sector. It also prepares graduates for positions as Registered Early Childhood Educators, working in partnership with certified teachers in the Full-Day Early Learning programs that are replacing junior and senior Kindergarten. George Brown believes that to be a successful leader in this sector, you need to have a deep understanding of both human development and teaching & learning. This program will guide you through a comprehensive look at each subject as it pertains to early childhood education and practice. As human development plays an ongoing and integral role in our lives, and in particular in a child’s early years, we will expose you to this important topic from a variety of perspectives including: developmental psychology population health neurobiology sociology anthropology You’ll also study teaching and learning through an early childhood lens. This will encompass a thorough overview of curriculum planning and design as this forms the foundation of early childhood leadership. Prior to completing your degree, you’ll have the opportunity to conduct research that will ultimately support your final thesis.

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