Course details
- Outline the types, stages patterns and purposes of children’s Play.
- Describe a range of theories of play in the context of children’s education to include Psychoanalytic theories (Freud, Winnicott) and Constructivist theories (Piaget, Vygotsky).
- Evaluate the role of the adult in children’s play.
- Explore a child lead approach to meeting the play and educational requirements of children.
- Describe different approaches to curriculum development and implementation in the ECCE setting.
- Assess the value of equipment, materials, play spaces, both indoors and outdoor in the ECCE setting.
- Use a range of reading and storytelling techniques appropriate to different stages of children’s development and cultural background.
- Select relevant play activities and materials appropriate to children's interest and stage of development and cultural background.
- Implement appropriate curricula which promotes learning and the holistic development of the child.
- Reflect on own role and responsibilities when supporting children in their play.
Assessment:
Assignment 1 (30%), Assignment 2 (30%) and Skills Demonstration (40%)
Progression Routes:
FETAC level 5 National Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
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