Early Childhood Education and Play QQI Level 5 (Blended) Wednesday

Early Childhood Education and Play 5N1773 

Delivery Method  - Blended (Classroom and Online)

Blended learning is the integration of digital tools, techniques and materials with the physical classroom. In a blended course, students may view lectures, access readings, ask questions, and complete assignments online in virtual learning environments (VLE) like Moodle and through online classrooms such as Zoom, freeing up in-person class periods for discussions, activities and traditional lectures. Other terms, such as mixed, hybrid, or integrative learning, all describe the same method of teaching. Access to a Tablet or Computer with a broadband connection is required. 

 Award - Minor Award Early Childhood Education and Play 5N1773 

Learners will be able to: 

1. Outline the types, stages patterns and purposes of children’s play. 

2. Describe a range of theories of play in the context of children’s education to include, Psychoanalytic theories (Freud, Winnicott) and Constructivist theories ( Piaget and Vygotsky) 

3. Evaluate the role of the adult in children’s play 

4. Explore a child led approach to meeting the play and educational requirements of children 

5. Describe different approaches to curriculum development and implementation in the ECCE setting 

6. Assess the value of equipment, materials, play spaces, both indoors and outdoors, in the ECCE setting. 

7. Use a range of reading and storytelling techniques appropriate to different stages of children’s development and cultural background 

8. Select relevant play activities and materials appropriate to children’s interests and stage of development and cultural background 

9. Implement appropriate curricula which promotes learning and the holistic development of the child 

10. Reflect on own role and responsibilities when supporting children in their play