ECD SHORT COURSE 2:
The Importance of Holistic Development and Playful Learning Experiences In the Early Years
Unleash the Power of Early Childhood Development: Nurturing Young Minds for a Lifetime of Success
Play is the key to unlocking a child’s holistic development – nurturing them physically, socially, emotionally, intellectually and morally/spiritually during their early years. It is through play that children thrive, find joy and create a framework through which they learn about themselves and the world around them. A successful EC programme should harness the power of play to nurture children’s well-being and ignite their lifelong love for learning.
This comprehensive course delves into the depths of holistic development, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to support and assess children’s growth across all domains. Discover the true essence of holistic development and explore how it encompasses every aspect of a child’s being, fostering their overall well-being and unlocking their full potential.
Gain insights into the various dimensions of holistic development, from physical development that enhances gross and fine motor skills to social and emotional development that nurtures self-awareness, empathy and healthy relationships. Explore the intellectual domain, where children’s cognitive abilities are nurtured and their thirst for knowledge is ignited. Discover the moral and spiritual aspects, shaping children’s values, ethics and understanding of their place in the world.
Enrol today and embark on a journey that will empower you to make a lasting impact on the lives of children, one holistic development opportunity at a time.
This course includes:
- 33 downloadable resources
- SACE Accredited Certificate of Completion
Time investment to complete course: 8 hours 5 minutes
Accreditation:
SACE accredited: Service Provider Number: PR 00000980
SACE Points: 10
What you’ll learn
This course will leave you with a comprehensive understanding of:
- Holistic development in ECD
- The views about pairing child development with holistic development
- How to explain the holistic perspective
- The organismic perspective
- How to consider individual and contextual perspectives
- Key ideas and terms to know around holistic development
- Mother-infant separation and how it impacts holistic development
- The impact of pedagogy on holistic child development
- Holistic development in a child rights framework