Teaching Early Childhood

(ages 4 - 6)

This 40-hour course equips teachers with essential knowledge of various child development theories and
the factors influencing learning.

It helps teachers to

Create engaging and successful classroom environments.

Motivate students without relying on rewards and competition.

Assess and evaluate cooperative learning methods.

Course Content

Course Modules

Module One: How children learn and features of the learning environment

Description

This module provides essential insights into various child development theories and factors influencing learning. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of how to support young children through diverse pedagogical practices. Additionally, you will gain a deeper appreciation of the significance of socio-emotional development and the crucial role of peer relationships in young children’s growth and learning.

Module Duration: 3 Hours

Details

  1. 1-Behavioral theory by Skinner
  2. Cognitive theory by Piaget
  3. Sociocultural theory by Vygotsky
  4. Physical development
  5. Social and emotional  development  
  6. Learning environment

Module Two: How to plan instruction

Description

In this module, you will gain a foundational understanding of various pedagogical elements in early childhood education and the factors influencing teachers’ instructional choices. You will deepen your knowledge of integrating critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and creativity within the early childhood classroom.

Module Duration: 10 Hours

Details

  1. Classroom management  
  2. Collaborative inquiry-based  learning  
  3. Active Learning  
  4. Learning through play  
  5. Transversal skills  
  6. Curriculum mapping  
  7. Lesson planning

Module Three: How to observe, document and evaluate

Description

This module focuses on observation techniques, methods, and tools, as well as documentation practices. You will learn the importance of self-evaluation in early childhood education.

Module Duration: 3 Hours

Details

  1. An overview of assessment in early childhood  
  2. Formal assessment in early  childhood education  
  3. Informal assessment in early  childhood education

Module Four: Phonics, reading and writing

Description

This module emphasises essential areas of observation, effective methods and tools, and documentation practices. You will understand the significance of self-evaluation in early childhood education.

Module Duration: 7 Hours

Details

  1. Phonics, why and how  
  2. Key elements in synthetic phonics & language development  
  3. Explaining & tackling irregularity  
  4. Phonics & spelling  
  5. Techniques for weak readers  
  6. Scaffolding reading literature/ stories  
  7. Scaffolding writing

Module Five: Cooperative Learning

Description

Learn the principles of cooperative learning and why it is effective. Discover how to create an engaging and successful classroom, plan for cooperative learning, and implement appropriate teaching techniques. You will also learn how to motivate students without rewards and competition and assess and grade cooperative learning.

Module Duration: 17 Hours

Details

  1. Cooperative Learning
  2. Case Studies
  3. Key 1: Structures
  4. Key 2: Teams
  5. Key 3: Management
  6. Key 4: Classbuilding
  7. Key 5: Teambuilding
  8. Key 6: Social Skills
  9. Key 7: Basic Principles “PIES”
  10. Cooperative Projects Presentations
  11. Planning Cooperative Lessons
  12. Assessment and Grading
  13. Motivation without Rewards and Competition

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Teaching Early Childhood
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