97542_02: Facilitation, Mediation and Observation of Early Childhood Development
NQF Level: |
4 |
Credits: |
0 |
Registration Price: |
N/A to be paid upon registration |
Certification & Exam Price: |
N/A to be paid before examination |
Topics Covered
Chapter 1: Facilitation and mediation of active learning
- What is facilitation?
- What is Mediation?
- Analyse the needs of children
- ECD related frameworks
- Identify different activities for different needs
- Adult-directed and child-initiated learning
- Supporting language, literacy and mathematics in early childhood development
- Mathematics facilitation
- Science facilitation
- Creative Art
- Life skills
- Importance of reflective practise in ECD settings
- Types and features of basic resources and teaching aids
Chapter 2: Observation and assessment in early childhood development
- Observation in early childhood development
- Assess individual development in babies, toddlers and young children
- Observation Process
- Relate observation patterns to child development
- Assessment and recording on child progress
- Develop professionalism through reflection and improvement
- Special needs in children
Chapter 3: Promotion of health, safety and well-being of children
- Health and nutritional needs of children and pregnant women
- Pregnant women and baby nutritional needs
- Medical history
- Responsibilities of caregivers to child health care
- HIV/AIDS in care centres
- Childhood trauma and distress
- Immunisation schedules
- Common Childhood Diseases
- Nutrition of the child
- Promote health, nutrition, safety, protection and well-being of children
- Emergency Action
- Hygiene and universal precautions
- Protection and safety
- Relationship between ECD, families, protection services and communities
This course is part of the following qualifications that we offer:
- Core 97542 - Occupational Certificate: Early Childhood Development Practitioner Level 4, 131 Credits