(ACECCE) Engage in Continuous Learning and Reflective Practice (Infant/Toddler Educarer, Beginning Educarer)
About This Course
Early childhood educators have a major influence in the lives of young children, and the use of many talents and skills are required in teaching. They are also expected to be models of communication and interpersonal skills in their interactions with children, parents and colleagues. Teachers need a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, continuity in evaluating own performance and identify needs for professional growth.
This module focuses upon the professional knowledge and skills of early childhood educators, identification of various modes of personal and professional development through continuous development and sharing their skills with others. They will learn to identify the importance of reflective practices in their personal and professional growth.
What You'll Learn
1. The ability to understand:
a. The importance of continuous learning and reflective practice
b. Modes of continuing professional development
c. Methods of reflective practice
2. The ability to:
a. Identify learning needs to improve care and teaching practice
b. Demonstrate commitment to acquiring and maintaining professional knowledge and to continuing professional development
c. Participate in various modes of continuing professional development to hone competence for engaging young children and families
d. Engage in reflective practice to improve care-giving and teaching practice
3. The ability to:
a. Share information and knowledge obtained from participation in formal professional development activities with colleagues
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have:
a. 3 GCE ‘O’ level credits including a grade C6 in GCE ‘O’ level English Language OR Any English Language Acceptable Alternatives
OR
b. 10 years of formal education and passed state exam with credits in 3 different subjects including a credit at least C6 in EL1 or any English Language Acceptable Alternatives