Non-WSQ Programmes (Child Care Courses)
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Fundamentals Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education
This course provides participants with:
1. An understanding of children development
2. the necessary understanding and skills required to respond to the basic needs of children effectively
3. the ability to create a healthy and stimulating learning environment for children
4. the skills to assist in preparation of the teaching materials
5. the skill to assist in the planning and implementation of quality learning experiences for children
6. the skills to communicate and interact with the children
7. an understanding of their role and responsibilities in the care and development of children
8. classroom management skills
Shared Book Approach
You will learn:
1. the importance of language and literacy in children's communication and understanding
2. the following strategies for teaching language and literacy in a child care setting with special focus on SBA
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modelling
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reading aloud
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teaching target vocabulary
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using songs, rhymes and finger plays
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using functional role play
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using language games
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shared writing
You will learn the proper sequence of events for safe and healthy routine care practices in a child care setting
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diapering/ toileting
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dressing
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bathing/ showering
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feeding/ mealtime
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napping