Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy - level 6

Course details

Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

• Examine the concepts, theories and principles underpinning the teaching and learning of literacy and numeracy in a specific ECCE setting
• Evaluate the main theoretical approaches and models that explain language and number acquisition in a specific ECCE learning context
• Devise lesson plans to enrich literacy and numeracy
• Guide children to practice their skills in a range of situations and for a range of purposes
• Assess a range of resources to support children¿s language and number acquisition
• Assess how the environment promotes development of concept formation and abstract logical reasoning
• Organise a variety of observations to evaluate the learning of language and number in an ECCE setting
• Appraise own range of specialised skills and those of colleagues in meeting the literacy and numeracy needs of the child in an ECCE setting
• Evaluate own learning needs at a personal and professional level and assist others in identifying learning needs
• Manage tasks within the parameters of professional conduct including relations with parents, guardians, children and colleagues.

Assessment:

Assignment 40%, Skills Demonstration 60%

Progression Routes:

QQI awards at level 6 in Childcare or 3rd level degree courses in childcare