Expand+LMETB allows a 20% discount for those in receipt of social welfare. This applies only when the same person is paying for the course and not receiving funding from an outside body. A completed social welfare discount form must be furnished in order to...

Hide-LMETB allows a 20% discount for those in receipt of social welfare. This applies only when the same person is paying for the course and not receiving funding from an outside body. A completed social welfare discount form must be furnished in order to process discount. You can download a Social Welfare discount form for the centre that you are attending from a link on www.louthnightclasses.ie

Note: There is no Social Welfare reduction for Learn at Home modules and Diploma in Event Management(AOF1518)

Expand+Learners will be able to:

- Outline the types, stages patterns and purposes of children's play.
- Describe a range of theories of play in the context of children's education to include Psychoanalytic theories (Freud, Winnicott) and Constructiv...

Hide-Learners will be able to:

- Outline the types, stages patterns and purposes of children's play.
- Describe a range of theories of play in the context of children's education to include Psychoanalytic theories (Freud, Winnicott) and Constructivist theories (Piaget, Vygotsky).
- Evaluate the role of the adult in children's play.
- Explore a child lead approach to meeting the play and educational requirements of children.
- Describe different approaches to curriculum development and implementation in the ECCE setting.
- Assess the value of equipment, materials, play spaces, both indoors and outdoor in the ECCE setting.
- Use a range of reading and storytelling techniques appropriate to different stages of children's development and cultural background.
- Select relevant play activities and materials appropriate to children's interest and stage of development and cultural background
- Implement appropriate curricula which promotes learning and the holistic development of the child
- Reflect on own role and responsibilities when supporting children in their play.