这个工作的薪水不高，所以前提是你喜欢。因为和孩子一起玩也是乐趣。另外，就业前景不错。
别的学校的收费不清楚，我们学校学费+书费+税，是3900一点点。时间6个月，ECE对语言要求高，ECA不是很高。大家在选择学校的时候可以对照一下这个课程介绍，这个是比较标准的课程。以免选择水货。
课程包括：Sorry no中文资料，安省规定是必须用英语或法语教学
Orientation
This module covers the requirements to set and achieve educational goals and gain exposure to market requirements and opportunities. The student will acquire tools for dealing with the challenges of being a student such as stress, note taking, studying, financial and time management.
Role of Childcare Worker
This module covers the principles of professionalism in the childcare field. It includes manner, dress, attitude and the importance of the Childcare Assistant in a child’s daycare experience and development.
Child Development
This module covers the multifaceted aspects of a child’s development including physical, social, intellectual, emotional and moral components. An in-depth exploration of the complexity of child development is undertaken.
Observation Skills
Course work covers the skills required to observe children effectively. Written observations are made in a variety of settings and circumstances. Students draw from their practical experiences to add to the module. Pitfalls and problems with observation techniques are discussed.
Guiding Children
This module covers concepts of enhancing child based play, encouraging age appropriate behaviors and using a variety of effective guidance techniques. Based on the day-to-day operations of a childcare facility, the theory and practical application of these concepts are observed and discussed.
Communication Skills
The emphases in this module are on developing the skills to communicate in a clear, concise, and articulate manner in both written and oral form. A variety of topics are included: i.e. two-way communication, listening skills, grammar, spelling, written notes and report completion.
Introduction to Technology
This module is designed to introduce the student to basic computer hardware, software. It provides the basics in using computers to complete assignments and essays. Additionally, it provides a good foundation for the module Children and Technology.
Children and Technology
A variety of children’s software programs are examined to evaluate/assess the effectiveness of this medium for child development. Students have an opportunity to review programs and learn about their appropriate application in an early learning environment.
Program Planning
The students are introduced to the diverse components of effective program planning. Incorporated into the program planning are a variety of activities that aid in a child’s overall healthy development. The importance of dramatic play, circle time and problem solving activities are discussed.
Health and Safety
Health and safety standards and applications are studied and discussed in this critically important module. Students learn about healthy environments and how to educate children in managing their own good health habits. Child abuse recognition and prevention procedures are examined and sample policies are reviewed.
Nutrition
This module covers the theory and application of balanced, healthy nutrition for children 0 to 6. Basic food handling principles are discussed, while recipes are reviewed and assessed. Menu planning and compiling a resource of appropriate recipes and menus are incorporated.
Developing a Business in Childcare
This module deals with the demands and trends in daycare centres, starting a daycare centre, government rules, policies and licensing procedure, strategies involved in operating, income potential, daycare management, and marketing the business
Practicum ? 280 hours internship
Field placement provides the students with an opportunity to practice their new skills in a work setting. While on placement students can gain experience in a wider range of Early Childcare Assistant skills, become more self-confident and in some cases receive offers of employment from the placement site.
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TEXT BOOKS & REFERENCE MATERIALS
Keys to Success: How to Achieve Your Goals: 3rd Canadian Edition by Carter Bishop, Kravits and Maurin, Pearson, 2004. ISBN 0-13-120121-2
The Little Brown Compact Handbook: 2nd Canadian Edition by Jane E. Aaron and Murray McArthur, Pearson, 2003. ISBN 0-321-10205-3
Early Childhood Development: A Multicultural Perspective: 3rd Edition by Jeffery trawick-Smith, Merrill Prentice Hall, 2003. ISBN 0-13-046576-3
Skills for Preschool Teachers: 7th Edition by Janice J. Beaty, 2004. ISBN 0-13-048609-4
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。刚上班还不是FULL TIME 的，我没问PAY多少工资。按我朋友的经历，应该在１０～１２块的样子。
难道是真正的体力活儿？
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