Course details

Creating a positive learning environment for the pre school age is of the utmost importance. In this 1 day workshop course you will learn how to make the most of indoor and outdoor space, how best to lay out space and materials to encourage exploration and development. You will also learn how to create indoor and outdoor space with inexpensive ideas.

Entry Requirements

  • Entry to this course is by direct application to the college. There are no previous academic requirements.

Course Content

  • What is a high-quality learning environment
  • Looking at layout and materials, inexpensive ideas to expand learning and thinking
  • Use of outdoor space and fun outdoor activities
  • Facilitating play
  • Supporting young children to meet the challenges of transition
  • Involving early years children in playing and evaluating their own learning
  • Engaging with parents
Updated on 08 November, 2015

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