Student’s first field practicum is a 6 day job shadow experience that explores the role of a professional early childhood educator in early learning settings.

Student’s second field practicum experience focuses on infant and toddler early learning settings. The student will follow the ministry and college of ECE requirements while gaining practical skills and implementing their theoretical knowledge during this 15 day practicum.

Student’s third field practicum experience focuses on special needs. The student will follow the ministry and college of ECE requirements while engaging and interacting with children with a variety of needs, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. The student will gain practical skills and implement their theoretical knowledge during this 15 day practicum.

Student’s fourth field practicum experience focuses on the role of the professional in the community. The student will follow the ministry and college of ECE requirements while engaging and interacting with children and families in community settings. The student will gain practical skills and implement their theoretical knowledge during this 15 day practicum.

Student’s fifth and sixth practicum experiences focus on the role of the professional in an environment which impacts children and families. These field practicum experiences are designed to support the individual student’s career or professional goals. The student will gain practical skills and implement their theoretical knowledge during this full academic year 52 day practicum.