Criteria Table for Early Childhood Education

Applicants will be assessed on Demonstrated Learning related to:
  1. Current standards for entry level into the field of early childhood education
  2. Collaborated Approval of current standards - New Brunswick Community College, (NBCC), Yukon College, BC Aboriginal Childcare Society, Northern College, Government of Nunavut
  3. Formal* and informal* educational and experiential* based learning.
Evaluation of demonstrated learning will be taken based on the nine areas of education at the post-secondary level. Students present their learning portfolio. The criterion that is used by the assessors is the same criteria that are used by students in the preparation of their portfolio.

Graduates* demonstrate their ability to work with children from birth to twelve in order to:

  1. Plan curriculum based on knowledge of child development
  2. Provide curriculum based on holistic development of children
  3. Utilize a variety of observation skills
  4. Maintain responsive relationships
  5. Maintain a safe and healthy environment
  6. Maintain effective interpersonal communications
  7. Apply relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and regulations
  8. Apply a personal philosophy of early childhood education
  9. Act in a professional manner
***Wherever an * is placed please refer to the definition in the glossary***

Expectations of the student are related to each year of learning.

1st Year = 0 - up to 30 college/university credits.
2nd Year = 30 - up to 60 college/university credits.

This scale describes increasing levels of competency associated with academic standing at a post-secondary level

1 - 5 = 1st Year
6 - 10 = 2nd Year

Within the skill set each competency is related to a score from 1 - 10, 1-2 being the lowest level competency and 9 - 10 being the highest level.
 
 
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