An Inside Look at Humber College's Early Childhood Education Program | Program Feature

Are you amazing with children, and want to leave a positive impact on the next generation?

We went live with folks from Humber College’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program to discuss what being in the program is like, things they wish they knew going into the program, tips for entering the industry and more!

Our guests include:

Angel Esquivel, a current ECE Studies student and Education, Camp, and Stewardship Assistant with the Humber Arboretum
Avneet Singh, resource consultant at the Humber Child Development Centre and graduate of the ECE program.
Bora Kim, ECE professor with the Faculty of Health and Wellness.

For more information about Humber College’s Early Childhood Education , visit:
https://healthsciences.humber.ca/prog...

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Topics discussed
00:00 Introductions
1:54 What inspired you to pursue ECE and the program?
7:30 What are some of your favourite parts of the program?
14:20 What did you wish you knew going into your first day?
23:20 The program has a very unique curriculum, incorporating aspects of global citizenship, social justice, and nature connections. What were your experiences with the unique aspects aspects of the program?
35:05 How do you keep the program current and relevant?
42:00 How job ready did you feel when you graduated? How did this program prepare you for your first job?
45:50 Angel tells us more about his involvement with the Humber Arboretum
47:35 What opportunities are there for ECE graduates?/ Do I need to go to university to be a kindergarten teacher?
52:10 Angel's work with the Humber Arboretum
53:50 Where to learn more and outro

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