This course contains 10 units and can be completed in 3 months at the recommended pace of 8 hours per week:

• Unit 1: Early Childhood Educational Theories
• Unit 2: Cognitive Development in Young Children
• Unit 3: Emotional Development in Young Children
• Unit 4: Physical Development in Young Children
• Unit 5: Social Development in Young Children
• Unit 6: Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment
• Unit 7: Curriculum Development Approaches
• Unit 8: Play Techniques for Development and Education
• Unit 9: Observation and Assessment
• Unit 10: Integration of Technology into the Early Childhood Classroom

With our structured approach to learning, you can quickly gain valuable knowledge and skills. All courses include onboarding information, video lessons and multiple assessment opportunities.

Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:

1. Apply key educational theories to inform and improve your teaching practices.
2. Adapt learning environments and activities to meet the diverse needs of all children.
3. Design developmentally appropriate curriculum plans that reflect children’s needs and interests.
4. Identify the stages of cognitive development in young children and the factors that influence their cognitive and language growth.
5. Apply strategies that support emotional development and establish trusting adult-child relationships to foster healthy emotional growth.
6. Assess physical development stages in early childhood and implement strategies to support and monitor children’s physical growth.
7. Evaluate the development of social skills in young children and identify strategies caregivers can use to support healthy social interactions.
8. Utilise various play methods to promote holistic development and learning.
9. Conduct effective observation and assessment to inform teaching and support children’s progress.
10. Incorporate appropriate technology to enhance learning while ensuring safety and inclusivity.

You can expect to gain practical skills in the following areas:

• Educational Theories
• Teaching with Technology
• Community and Family Engagement
• Lesson Planning
• Nutrition and exercise best practices
• Play techniques
• Special needs education
• Observation and Assessment Techniques

This course is ideal for existing early childhood development practitioners or those wanting to pursue further study in the early childhood development discpline.

The course is also suitable for nannies, day moms, pre-school assistant teachers and parents with children between these ages. The course will benefit anyone working with children in other contexts, wanting to better understand childrens stages and ages of growth and development e.g. social workers

This course will contribute to professional skills development in the area of early childhood development, as well as the teaching and learning practices appropriate for children between ages 0-5 years.

By completing this course, alumni will not only be able to demonstrate skills in understanding early childhood development, but also how to teach and assess this age group. Alumni will be equipped to engage with parents and caregivers to enhance support for the individual child, and create a safe space for them to grow and learn.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be equipped to pursue a range of exciting careers such as:

• Early Childhood Educator
• Day-mom
• Nanny
• Pre-school Assistant
• Nursery Assistant
• Au Pair