Early Care and Education Practice 5N1770
Summary:
This online Early Care and Education Practice module is a 15 credit module which makes up part of the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care & Education.
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in Early Childhood Care and Education Practice to enable the learner to work under direction with children, their families and colleagues within early childhood care and education settings (ECCE).
On successful completion of this early care and education practice module, learners will be able to:
1 Explain the historical development of the ECCE sector in Ireland
2 Outline relevant legislation, policies, practices and procedures pertaining to ECCE provision
3 Explain the importance of self awareness and effective interpersonal skills in an ECCE setting
4 Explain the rights of the child in the context of an ECCE setting
5 Communicate effectively with children, families and colleagues
6 Implement practices and activities to promote equality and value diversity in an ECCE setting
7 Implement administration and operational procedures in an ECCE setting to include daily logs, routines and record keeping
8 Participate effectively in team work in an ECCE setting
9 Implement care and education routines with children in the ECCE setting
10 Maintain a quality ECCE environment that complies with relevant regulations and standards
11 Reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses when working with children, families and team members.
Assessment
Assignment 30%
Assignment 30%
Learner Record 40%
Next Steps
Following completion of this module, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 component certificate in Early Care and Education Practice (5N1770).
You will also have one of the 6 mandatory QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care & Education modules completed.
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