Introduction

COURSE OVERVIEW

This module aims to enable learners to plan, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning approaches by applying the interpretation of observations and documentation of children’s learning, applying knowledge of foundations of effective teaching and learning approaches and collaborating with colleagues. This module also aims to highlight the importance to foster trusting, respectful relationships with children by demonstrating an understanding of, and respect towards, children of different temperaments and culture and appropriate strategies to guide the development.

This course is available in English and Mandarin language.


LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, students will be able to:

• Create and organise the indoor/outdoor physical environment for structured/unstructured play
• Set-up appropriate learning centres to promote physical, intellectual, emotional and social development
• Prepare lesson delivery on Language and Literacy, Numeracy Skills, Environmental Awareness, Aesthetics, Creative Expression and Appreciation of the Arts (Art and Craft and Music, Movement and Drama), Self and Social Development (including Health Awareness), Perceptual, Fine and Gross Motor Skills Development;
• Plan for learning experiences, including lesson plans, integrating learning experiences in a developmentally and culturally appropriate early learning programme;
• Construct early learning environments: child-centred, knowledge-centred, community centred;
• Plan for problem-solving, interactive, discovery and experiential learning (includes project work and integrated learning);
• Plan for transition to primary school;

Fees & Funding