EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION
Our Regional Training & Resources Centre (RTRC) is designed to provide training and certification in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE). This two-year programme instructs trainees about the psychological and cognitive needs of young children between the ages of 3 to 5 years and blends theoretical classroom courses with practical hands-on experience at an assigned preschool.
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The programme is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Trinidad & Tobago (ACTT) and carries matriculation status for entry to the UWI Bachelor of Education Degree.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
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Three (3) CAPE, CXC, or O’ Level subjects (including English and Mathematics).
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Successful completion of an Aptitude Test and interview.
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Recommendation from a past teacher, minister of religion or community leader.
YEAR 1
Full-time, in-classroom study that includes Orientation and
Personal Development.
Courses in:
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Child Development
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Communication
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Health, Safety and Family Life
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Education I
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Education II
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Special Education
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Administration & Organization
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Social & Environmental Studies
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Curriculum Materials
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Parent, Community interaction
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Spirituality
YEAR 2
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One (1) year teaching internship at an assigned SERVOL Preschool under the supervision of trained personnel.
CERTIFICATION:
A certificate in E.C.C.E. from the Ministry of Education/Servol is awarded at the end of two years to those who have successfully completed the programme and have passed the written and practical examinations.
Contact Information:
Regional Training & Resource Centre
# 58A Pembroke Street
Port of Spain
(opposite Lord Harris Square)
Tel. 1 (868) 623-5308/627-9381