(HCIC) Assist in Planning and Implementing of Developmentally Appropriate Teaching, Learning and Caregiving Approaches Aligned to Curriculum Frameworks Part A: Caregiving as a Curriculum
About This Course
Caregiving routines can be great opportunities for educarers to offer one to one interaction and play with the young children. In this module, students will explore the importance of responsive care routines, gain knowledge of responsive caregiving and plan purposeful caregiving activities to meet young children’s developmental and learning needs. Students will also gain knowledge in understanding young children’s readiness for transitions and explore strategies in promoting smooth transitions for young children.
What You'll Learn
1. The ability to understand:
a. Developmental theories
b. Developmental stages of children from birth to age 3
c. Different areas of children’s growth and development
d. Expected milestones (developmental stages) across different aspects of children’s growth and development
e. Strategies to support children’s holistic development
f. Safety and Care of Infants
g. A range of teaching, learning and care giving approaches that meet the needs of young children
h. The relevant Curriculum Frameworks utilised in Singapore
i. How children learn concepts through sensory experiences, exploration, play, interactions and inquiry
2. The ability to:
a. Contribute to planning and implementation of teaching, learning and care-giving approaches, taking into account the developmental stages and backgrounds of children
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
a. Minimum Secondary 2* or minimum 8 years of formal education * and
b. At least an average SOA 4 in the WPL series
*Official documents are required to show completion of 8 years of education. Medium of instruction is to
be in English.