Early Care and Education Practice

Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in Early Childhood Care and Education Practice to enable the learner to work under direction with children, their families and colleagues within early childhood care and education settings (ECCE).

Learning Outcomes Learners will be able to:

• Explain the historical development of the ECCE sector in Ireland
• Outline relevant legislation, policies, practices and procedures pertaining to ECCE provision
• Explain the importance of self awareness and effective interpersonal skills in an ECCE setting
• Explain the rights of the child in the context of an ECCE setting
• Communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues
• Implement practices and activities to promote equality and value diversity in an ECCE setting
• Implement administration and operational procedures in an ECCE setting to include daily logs, routines and record keeping
• Participate effectively in team work in an ECCE setting
• Implement care and education routines with children in the ECCE setting
• Maintain a quality ECCE environment that complies with relevant regulations and standards
• Reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses when working with children, families and team members.

Description

Assignment

An assignment is an exercise carried out in response to a brief with specific guidelines as to what should be included. An assignment is usually of short duration and may be carried out over a specified period of time.

Learner Record

A learner record is the learner's self-reported and self-reflective record in which he/she describes specific learning experiences, activities, responses and skills acquired.

Grading

• Pass 50% - 64%
• Merit 65% - 79%
• Distinction 80% - 100%