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ECD Future Students - Desired Student Characteristics

  • Capable verbal and written communicator

  • Positive disposition as a life long learner

  • Ability to be physically on the child’s level

  • Ability to hold and lift young children

  • Desire to collaborate with peers and faculty

  • Acceptance of diverse families and children

  • Responsible learner, open to reflective teaching and self-evaluation

  • Open to practices which views the child as capable and child sensitive curriculum models

  • Show warmth, caring and be altruistic in nature

  • Be able to see, hear and remember well enough to keep young children safe

  • Be emotionally and mentally capable of keeping young children safe

  • Hold a high standard of confidentiality for children, families and peers