BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL POLICY (BEDHEDSP)
| Module Code | Module Name | Description |
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ECSPD122 |
Curriculum Models in Early Childhood Programmes |
This module is an overview of the theoretical models underpinning early childhood curricula. The module emphasises the history and development of the different curriculum models, the pedagogical dimensions and features of the emergent curriculum as practiced in the models. Students are expected to construct an understanding of how to develop an emergent curriculum based on children’s interest and needs. As a capstone module requirement; students should produce a multi-purpose media-kit to foster learning and development of either infants or toddlers, taking cognisance of diversity in developmental needs. |
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ECSPD123 |
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Early Childhood Development | This module is a survey of the historical, philosophical, and theoretical basis of current early childhood development programme practices. Social and economic forces are analysed within the context of shaping early childhood development programmes. The module examines children’s behaviour and learning within education contexts, with particular emphasis on diverse environments. Students gain competencies to design and implement infant and toddler, preschool, and infant education programmes guided by the relevant philosophies |
| ECSPD124 |
Child Ailments, First Aid and Emergence Care in Early Childhood |
The aim of the module is to provide relevant knowledge and skills in rendering first aid treatment and managing child ailments. This module equips students with knowledge and skills on how to recognise and respond to an emergency. The module also prepares students to make appropriate decisions regarding first aid care for injuries or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. |
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ECSPD221 |
Children in Difficult Circumstances |
This module explores factors that negatively impact the development of the whole child including socioeconomic status, family dynamics, environmental factors, and traumatic life changes. Students examine the impact of exposure to multiple risk factors on brain development and learning in diverse environments. The module analyses the impact of national policy on early childhood programme in relation to micro and macro contexts. Students design strategies for impactful changes that build resilience among young children, through curriculum adaptation, family outreach, and modification of learning environments. |
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ECSPD222 |
Child Welfare Protection Laws and Conventions |
This module provides prospective practicing educators and school administrators with a working knowledge of relevant conventions, laws, policies, regulations and research related to child welfare protection. Students examine the significance of cultural, historical, socioeconomic contexts on beliefs about child development. An analysis of the influence and impact of state, community and family decisions on children’s welfare is done. In addition, students reflect upon and apply this knowledge to create safe nets enabling zones for optimum child growth, learning and development |
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ECSPD223 |
Competence Based Early Childhood Curriculum |
This module is designed to cultivate school leaders and educators for the 21st century teaching and learning, that are self-motivated to influence system transformation. It provides students an overview of the history, theories, and contemporary influences of the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC) and pedagogical dimensions. Students examine the Learning Areas that constitute the National CBC in relation to Developmentally Appropriate Practice, inclusivity, community engagement and industrialisation. Specific attention is paid to application of policy and research to curb challenges confronted by educators and school leaders in varying school-community contexts and cultures. |
| ECSPD224 |
Infants and Toddlers: Dimensions of Learning and Development |
The formative years of life in the process of child development are critical as they form a strong foundation for later life development. This module examines characteristics of infants and toddlers which inform best practice for personnel responsible for infant-toddler care and education. This module equips students with requisite knowledge and skills for designing developmentally appropriate programmes for infants and toddlers in and out of the school context; in collaboration with other ECD stakeholders. |
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ECSPD321 |
Reading Methodologies across the curriculum |
This module is designed for post-A-Level and post- Diploma students who hold a Certificate or Diploma in Infant or Preschool Education, or Early Childhood Development (ECD). The module is designed for Early Childhood Development (ECD) students pursuing the Bachelor of Education degree in ECD and Social policy. The basic aim of the module is to introduce students to the reading methodologies relevant for the learners in ECD schools. The module provides opportunities for designing and implementing developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive reading programmes for ECD learners |
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ECSPD322 |
Technology in Early Childhood Development |
The module helps students reflect on the role various forms of electronic and digital technology can play in the teaching/learning process and how to engage these processes in the ECD classroom. Students are introduced to 21st century skills related to technology for engagement of learners in the formative years. In addition, the module exposed to basic theories of communication, selection, evaluation and research, and will be assisted in determining appropriate applications of these theories and techniques in educational settings. Drill and practice outside of class time will be necessary to reach a high degree of competence. |
| ECSPD360 |
Research Project |
The module provides a platform for students to administer research by applying educational tools in research and development for development of innovative solutions to the developmental trajectory of the children in early childhood schools. |
