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