Early Learning Environment

Course details

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to prepare and maintain an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) environment that supports the learning and holistic development of children.

Learning Outcomes Learners will be able to:

• Identify the range and nature of environmental influences that impact on the holistic development of children
• Consider the relevance of theoretical and conceptual perspectives in explaining the influence of the learning environment and children¿s holistic development
• Evaluate the role of movement in children¿s physical, social, emotional and intellectual development
• Prepare learning opportunities for children in order to develop independence and responsibility
• Provide opportunities for children to develop their logical thinking, concept formation and creativity
• Prepare and maintain an environment where children¿s senses are developed and stimulated
• Select and apply appropriate routines that help children to feel valued, respected, empowered, cared for and included
• Manage meaningful activities that are suited to children¿s individual needs and connect with their experiences and interests in the natural environment
• Identify own learning needs at a personal and professional level and assist others in identifying learning needs
• Perform tasks within the parameters of professional conduct
• 5 including relations with parents, guardians, babies, young children and colleagues.

Description

Portfolio / Collection of Work

A portfolio or collection of work is a collection and/or selection of pieces of work produced by the learner over a period of time that demonstrates achievement of a range of learning outcomes. The collection may be self-generated or may be generated in response to a particular brief or tasks/activities devised by the assessor.

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%