| Course Name |
Childcare - Early Childhood Education & Play |
| Course Provider |
O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
5N1773 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
Minor |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
School |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Enrolment:
Mon 4th September 2017 from 10am – 3pm
Tues 5th September 2017 from 10am – 3pm & of 7pm – 9pm
Classes Begin:
Week beginning Monday 18th September 2017
Pre-registration information night for QQI Courses on Tuesday 5th September 7PM - 9PM |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
10 weeks. Monday 6 - 9.30pm. |
| Course Fee |
€250. |
| Financial Support |
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)
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| Course Content |
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.
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| FET Code |
5N1773 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Module of full Award Early Childhood Care & Education 5M2009 |
| Further Enquiries |
Tel: 042 935 3967
Email: night@ofi.ie
Post : Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co Louth, Ireland
Web: www.louthnightclasses.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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