Early Childhood Curriculum

Course details

This course is intended for those whom wish to develop the skills to critically reflect on the contributions of a range of early childhood educational theorists to pedagogical practice.

Course Description

Overview

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required to develop and implement a broad based curriculum in an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) setting.

The Benefits to Learners of this Valuable Qualification

• To familiarise the learner with a range of pedagogical approaches in early childhood
• To critically reflect on the role of the adult in delivering ECCE programmes.
• To enable the learner in the understanding of the learning contexts which support childrens wellbeing and identity and belonging
• To explore and apply theoretical knowledge to curriculum theory, practice and assessment.
• To enable the learner to develop the academic and vocational language, literacy and numeracy skills related to Early Childhood Care and Education through the medium of the indicative content
• To enable the learner to take responsibility for his/her own learning.

Requirements

The requirements for entry to the Early Childhood Curriculum Level 6 Minor Award are, Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent qualifications or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Certificate and/or relevant life and work experiences.

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Course

The following content will be covered in this course:

• Critically reflect on the contributions of a range of early childhood educational theorists to pedagogical practice
• Assess a range of early childhood programme models and approaches and their implementation
• Evaluate the role of the adult in supporting childrens learning and development
• Select from a range of strategies to facilitate assessment for learning
• Promote learning contexts which support childrens well-being, identities and belonging consistent with relevant legislation and national practice guidelines
• Lead curriculum implementation in a variety of situations both indoor and outdoor
• Evaluate personal and professional learning and that of others linking curriculum theory to practice and assessment
• Reflect on own attitudes, values and beliefs and their impact on the learning environment.

Assessment

The assessment process includes a combination of module appropriate assessment procedures which will facilitate the assessment of learning outcomes of this course. These methods will include continuous assessment processes such as:

Assessment Format: Project 40% / Skills Demonstration 60%

Project – A project is usually carried out over an extended period of time. Projects may involve research, require investigation of a topic, issue or problem or may involve process such as a design task, a performance or practical activity or production of an artefact or event.

Skills Demonstration – A skills demonstration is used to assess a wide range of practical based learning outcomes including practical skills and knowledge. A skills demonstration will require the learner to complete a task or series of tasks that demonstrate a range of skills.

Grading: Pass 50% – 64% / Merit 65% – 79%/ Distinction 80% – 100%

Accreditation

FETAC/QQI “ Early Childhood Curriculum Level 6 Minor award
Awarded by – (QQI) Quality & Qualifications Ireland

Progression

On successful completion of this Early Childhood Curriculum course, the participant will have achieved one of eight modules which lead to a Major Award in Early Childhood Care & Education Level 6