Early Childhood Education and Play (5N1773)

Early Childhood Education and Play (5N1773) QQI Level 5

This course ensures that you facilitate each child'ss learning, development and wellbeing through the provision of opportunities,
experiences, activities, interaction, materials and equipment, having regard to the age and stage of development of the child and the child's cultural context.

Course Content:

Outline the types, stages patterns and purposes of children's play
Theories of play in the context of children's education to include Psychoanalytic theories (Freud, Winnicott) and Constructivist theories (Piaget, Vygotsky)
Role of the adult in children's play
A child-led approach to meeting the play and educational requirements of children
Different approaches to curriculum development and implementation in the ECCE setting
Value of equipment, materials, play spaces, both indoors and outdoor in the ECCE setting
Range of reading and storytelling techniques appropriate to different stages of children's development and cultural background
Relevant play activities and materials appropriate to children¿s interest and stage of development and cultural background
Appropriate curricula which promotes learning and the holistic development of the child
Reflecting on own role and responsibilities when supporting children in their play