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Course description

The curriculum provides an introduction to the current early learning and child care landscape in Alberta including a general overview of the types of programs, governance, role of Early Childhood Educators, and theories that influence practice.

Learner outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to

  • identify the different types of programs where Early Childhood Educators may work.
  • define the role of Alberta child care licensing and the national child care framework in early childhood education.
  • list values and core concepts from Alberta’s early learning and child care curriculum framework: flight.
  • recognize the Convention on the Rights of the Child, United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in relation to Early Childhood Educators.
  • recognize a variety of different theories that support children’s development and learning.

Notes

This course is Online Asynchronous Self-Directed. You may register and access the material at any time during the start and end dates of the course.
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Section title
Early Learning and Care Overview
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
May 01, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
10.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXB1-Sp non-credit $39.00

Section Notes

•   This course is online asynchronous, self-directed with no instructor, no graded assignment, and no credential awarded. You may access the materials at any time during the start and end dates of the course.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 

Section title
Early Learning and Care Overview
Type
ONA - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 02, 2026 to Aug 31, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
10.0
Delivery options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
TXB1-Su non-credit $39.00

Section Notes

•   This course is online asynchronous, self-directed with no instructor, no graded assignment, and no credential awarded. You may access the materials at any time during the start and end dates of the course.

•   Before your course begins, ensure your MyMRU account is activated. Step-by-step instructions for account activation can be found here. Once you have activated your account and have your MyMRU login information, you can log into your MRU Google account using your @mtroyal.ca email address and set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Help with your Google account can be found here, and help setting up MFA can be found here.

•   Course content will be available on the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) 3 days prior to the start date of your course. You must be logged in to your MRU Gmail account to access D2L Brightspace.

•  Review our Student Information site for additional information about forms and policies, campus maps, parking information, technical support, and more.

•  For questions about this course or other information, contact conted@mtroyal.ca or 403.440.6875 (toll free 1.866.775.2673). 

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