(PDECCE-T) Motor Skills Development for Children
About This Course
Young children benefit in many ways from physical activities. Physical activities promote optimal growth and development of the nervous system, refinement of perceptual abilities, proficiency of neuromuscular skills, self-concept and self-esteem. The physical development and health of young children should be a concern for all teachers and carers of young children.
The focus of this module is on the development of young children’s gross and fine motor abilities and skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of fun and fitness activities that are developmentally appropriate to be integrated into the early childhood curriculum. In order to provide worthwhile and valuable programmes that support the healthy development of young children, students will also increase their knowledge of medical and physical conditions affecting young children, and to be confident in their abilities to assist young children’s health and development in a safe environment.
What You'll Learn
1. The ability to understand:
a. How young children develop perceptual and motor skills
b. The importance and role of play in physical development
c. Approaches and strategies to support children’s perceptual and motor development
d. Core values of early childhood education as outlined in the NEL Framework
e. Strategies to design and implement classroom activities and programmes that inculcate the core values of early childhood education
2. The ability to:
a. Plan and implement child-centric physical activities that inculcate the core values of early childhood education
3. The ability to:
a. Contribute to the planning and implementation of child-centric physical activities and programmes that inculcate the core values of early childhood education
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
* 5 GCE ‘O’ level credits including a grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English Language OR Any English Language Acceptable Alternatives
OR
* 10 years of formal education in English as a medium of instruction and passed state exam with credits in 5 different subjects OR required to pass English Language
OR
* Degree with English as medium of instruction from state recognised university OR required to pass English Language Acceptable Alternatives