Training Early Childhood Educators
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. Learning about early childhood development is a huge part of the curriculum when it comes to training early childhood educators.
Where Our Graduates Work
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. Graduates from the program work in a variety of capacities with children and families within the community. Some of these area’s are in day-cares, preschools and the school district.
Knowledge, Skills and Self
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. In this video, Connie explains the three main focuses in the ECE program. The three focuses are: knowledge, skills and self.
Good Quality Child Care Facilities and Educators Are Licensed
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. Graduates from the program are eligible to apply for a license to practice as an early childcare educator in British Columbia. This provides the basis that there is a certain level of skill set, safety, planning and curriculum for the children.
They Set the Stage for Future Learning
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. In this video, Connie explains how early childhood educators are part of a team that sets the stage for future learning. Connie believes that early childhood educators help prepare children for the rest of their life.
Good Early Learning Programs Stimulate Curiosity
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. Studies show that children who have been exposed to a good quality of learning experiences are better prepared for enrolling in school. In this video, Connie explains the benefits of early childhood education.
We Have a Great Partnership in the Community
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. The early childhood education community of Kamloops has a great partnership with the TRU program. In this video, Connie explains how the mutually support benefits both sides.
The First Thing to Look for in a Quality Child Care Environment
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. Attachment is the most important thing in early childhood development. When it comes to looking for a quality child care environment, the first thing to look for is the relationship the educators have with the children and families.
Early Social and Emotional Development Is Really Important
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. In this video, Connie explains the importance of emotional and social development in early childhood. An early childhood educator will be able to indicate whether a child is developing at a normal pace and reaching those developmental milestones accordingly.
Play Is the Way Children Make Sense of the World
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. Play is the way that children make sense of the world. Connie explains that recent studies indicate playtime is how children often deal with difficult situations.
The Abundant Use of Technology
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. Although technology has provided vast benefits to our society, Connie is concerned about the abundance of use of technology that is replacing play time. In this video, Connie explains that technology doesn’t provide children with the skills to build relationships.
Everything in Moderation
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. It is recommended that children under the age of two should have no exposure to television. As children grow, technology should be used in moderation.
Families Are in a Bind
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. In today’s society, most families are in a bind. In the past 30 years, families are spending more earnings on early childcare education, which can cause financial stress. Connie explains that early childhood education not only benefits the family, but the community as well.
Busy Has Become the Norm
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. In today’s society, busy has become the norm. In this video, Connie explains why building strong relationships have become an urgent issue in early childhood development.
Advice to Myself as a Young Parent
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. As a young mother, Connie felt other parents were judging her parenting skills. In this video, Connie shares the advice she would have told herself as a young mother.
Play Based Learning
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. Play based learning is important for the development of language for a child. When children are engaged in play, they explore new words and are encouraged to communicate. This helps them develop a large vocabulary.
We're All Connected
Connie Alger is part of the Early Childhood Education Faulty at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, BC. As a culture, Connie believes that we've built an expectation that all parents are capable of parenting independently whereas other countries are more interdependent.