For those not wanting to jump into a MEd just yet, there are also Diploma and Certificate programs: http://pdce.educ.ubc.ca/diplomas-certificates/. These can increase expertise in a chosen specialization. As one example, the Kindergarten Instruction Certificate provides a 15 credit option to learn more about the ECE context. Here’s a link to course options: http://earlychildhood.educ.ubc.ca/programs/certificates-early-childhood-education#Kindergarten_Certificate.