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First-year Field Placement: Full-time Program

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Course: CLD 161 Field Education

Gain first-hand experience in the real world of early learning and child care by completing your first-year ECS placement in a setting for children up to age five.

You will better understand the practical aspects of play-based curriculum, promoting child development and ensuring a diverse and inclusive practice. Play a hands-on role in observing, planning and implementing activities for children while building responsive and nurturing relationships with children and their families.

The first-year field education placement takes place during the Winter term.

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The prerequisite for this course is CLD 102.