This two-year part-time programme is aimed at staff currently working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector who are looking to advance their careers by achieving a qualification at degree level. The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to fulfil a variety of leadership roles within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.
Graduates from this programme may be eligible to apply for progression to an add-on Level 8 Honours Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Tuesday Sep 1, 2020 Wednesday Sep 1, 2021
Semester 1: Five Saturdays plus assignments
Semester 2: Five Saturdays plus assignments
Assessment/Examinations:
The assessment strategy for this programme includes both formative and summative elements including: written assignments, projects, portfolios, skills demonstration and examination. Professional practice placement is a core requirement and can be completed in the participant’s existing place of employment.
Content:
• Application of the Fundamentals of ECEC Regulatory & Quality
Frameworks
• Play as Pedagogy
• Drama Literature & Storytelling
• Professional Placement 1 & 2
• Early Years Outdoor Learning Experiences
• Language & Numeracy
• Social Institutions of the Early Years
• Advancing the Identity of the Early Years Professional
• Creating Inclusive Environments
• Positive Behaviour Strategies
• Arts in ECEC
• Social Policy for ECEC
• Integrating Curriculum & Relational Pedagogy
Venue : LIT Moylish, Limerick & LIT Thurles
Course Fees: €2,250 per annum. Instalment plans will be available upon request
Course Fee with Limerick Chamber Skillnet Funding: €1800
