ECD SHORT COURSE 5:

Child-centered Teaching Practice in The Early Years And Foundation Phase Through Playful Learning Experiences

Unlocking Holistic Development: Empowering Children Through Play

For children, play is so much more than a just source of joy and entertainment; it’s a fundamental pathway for learning. It ignites a child’s imagination, fosters their self-worth and cultivates essential skills that prepare them for school and beyond.

Through play, children discover their own abilities and explore the world around them, immersing themselves in activities that captivate their attention and spark their curiosity. As they engage in play, they are actively acquiring knowledge skills, and values that form the foundation of their learning journey.

Moreover, play nurtures a child’s readiness for school. By engaging in playful activities, children develop cognitive, social and emotional skills that are essential for a smooth transition into the formal educational environment. They learn to follow instructions, solve problems creatively and interact with their peers – skills that lay the groundwork for successful lfuture earning experiences.

Enrol today to discover how to unleash the transformative power of play and unlock endless possibilities for young learners.

This course includes:

  • 9 downloadable resources
  • 7 minutes and 54 seconds of video
  • SACE Accredited Certificate of Completion

Course Breakdown:

Chapter 1

The Linkages Between Holistic Child-centred Teaching Practice, Play-Based Pedagogy, and Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education

Chapter 2

The Link Between Learning, Child-Centred Teaching and Optimal Brain Development

Chapter 3

The Value of Learning Through Play

Time investment to complete course: 4 hours 30 minutes

Accreditation:

SACE accredited: Service Provider Number: PR 00000980

SACE Points: 5

What you’ll learn

This course will leave you with a comprehensive understanding of:

  • The linkages between holistic child-centred teaching practice, play-based pedagogy and sustainable development.
  • Child-centred teaching methods and ways to ensure optimum brain development in children and cross-cutting concepts related to holistic development.
  • The need for quality education and how it is measured according to the targets of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).
  • Play-based learning and how to create opportunities for learning in the early childhood and foundation phase classroom environment.
  • Why learning through play empowers children to become creative, engaged, and lifelong learners.