Course | Essentials of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)

Essentials of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC)

Learn about the importance of structured teaching in shaping early childhood education and care (ECEC) foundations.
This online course sets the path for early years teachers who want to provide their students with a holistic and quality education. By enrolling, they will learn about the importance of integrated pedagogic methods, essential theories concerning child development and their implications, and how to foster a healthy relationship with their students' parents. Indeed, this course will be a valuable addition to any elementary teacher's skillset.

Course Description

The journey of a child's education begins early in life, but it cannot be limited to reading and writing only. As an ongoing process, it spans their whole life. If they embark upon this road without a solid foundation, they may meet failure. To avoid such circumstances, the experts at Montessori Pro have developed this course for Alison students passionate about early childhood education.

The primary audience of this course is elementary school teachers. The course itself comprises a single module divided further into five topics. The first topic explains the importance of integrated subjects and a holistic approach to early childhood education. The second topic discusses the four main theories concerned with childhood development and their implications. The following two topics discuss the methods to develop a proper curriculum and the role of families in raising children, respectively. The fourth topic also emphasizes collaboration between parents and teachers and different ways to enhance cooperation.

In the last topic, you will learn to provide your students with first aid for various injuries and health hazards, such as heatstroke, head injury, allergic reaction, nosebleeds, and epileptic seizures. Throughout the course, videos, animations, and graphics make the learning experience more interesting. Furthermore, questions have been added at the end of each topic to help learners revise essential concepts. You can also apply for Alison's certificate after successfully completing the final assessment.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

• Recall the basic elements that make up a holistic educational strategy
• Identify the core points of the four theories concerned with child development and growth
• Recognize the ways to utilize water and sand in different learning activities for children
• Describe traits of the three main Montessori curriculums followed throughout the world
• Indicate the fundamental elements required to build a robust and well-functioning curriculum
• Discuss different ways teachers and parents can enhance collaboration and communication
• Outline the first-aid strategies for the most common dangerous conditions that can be encountered in school children
• Summarize the importance of integrating various subjects in early childhood education (ECEC)
• State the importance of parent-teacher meetings in enhancing children's education

Course Modules

Module 1
The Importance of Integrated Childhood Education
This module teaches you about the basics of early childhood development and the importance of integrated teaching. It also explains the four main theories concerned with child development and the basics of designing a curriculum. Lastly, it discusses some commonly occurring medical emergencies in this age group and their first aid management.
1. Learning Outcomes
2. Introduction to ECEC and Integrated Pedagogy
3. Theories of Child Development and their Importance
4. The Basics of Designing and Developing a Curriculum.
5. The Role of Families in Children's Development
6. Health and Safety of Children in Schools
7. Lesson Summary

Module2
Course assessment