Module 1 – Early Childhood Theory and Foundations

Module 2 - Childhood Development and Moral Education

Module 3 - Classroom Environment and Building Collaborative Relationships

Module 4 - Early Childhood Assessment and Intervention

Module 5 - Language and Early Literacy Development

Module 6 - Instructional Planning and Cultural Awareness

This program will equip learners with the following skills:

• Communication skills
• Teaching skills
• Patience and empathy
• Interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Continuous learning

This program will equip learners with the following work competencies:

• Communicates basic knowledge of developmental theories and current research findings as they apply to children’s social–emotional, language, cognitive, perceptual, and motor development, and understand implications for practice.
• Understand parenting as a lifelong developmental process that begins before conception or adoption. Get familiar with parenting issues associated with each major stage of child development. Ability to refer families to appropriate resources.
• Attend to the culturally diverse attributes of children and families.
• Use multiple strategies for building relationships with families, such as soliciting family goals for the child, sharing observations and documentation with families, and being available to meet with family members upon request.
• Design program strategies that incorporate knowledge of children’s cultural and linguistic backgrounds and experiences into the curriculum.