Learning through play for practitioners - Face to Face

Outcomes of Workshop

This workshop will enable you to:

• Understand the South African National Curriculum Framework for children from Birth to Four.
• Understand the value of play and how to create a play-based environment.
• Understand The Early Learning Development Areas (ELDAs) and its link to the Daily programme for the various age groups.
• Create a positive learning environment.
• Understand the Daily Programme cards and their value.
• Recognise and apply the correct terminology within the Daily Programme.
• Know and apply the Daily Programme Cards effectively applicable to each age-group.
• Integrate the Parent Poster ‘Learn through Play’ with the Daily Programme Cards.
• Understand the classroom layout per age group.
• Understand and apply the requirements of each play area within the classroom.
• Understand and apply classroom management skills.
• Plan activities for Mathematics (ELDA 4) using resources in the Resource Kit.
• Understand that resources can be made of waste material for Mathematics activities.
• Design art activities related to Mathematic skills.
• Understand and be able to apply communication (ELDA 3) effectively in the classroom.
• Apply resources for the Resource Kit effectively for the class.
• Use relevant posters when discussing the theme of the week.
• Handling musical instruments with discretion and care.
• Integrate music and art (Creativity ELDA5) with language.
• Integrate Mathematics (ELDA 4) with Communication (ELDA 3).
• Understand what assessment is and why you need to assess children’s development.
• Learn how to assess using different assessment tools and resources.
• Be aware of learning barriers when assessing.

Target Audience

ECD practitioners and support staff

Duration: 2.5 days

SACE PD Points:

Pending