This module ED80442 introduces to different key concepts used in Early Childhood Inclusion (ECI), Inclusive education framework with golden rules for effective implementation of ECI. It also gives insignhts into methodology for children with various spcial needs and disabilities. The module culminates in a field visit to an inclusive preschool model for observation of real classroom environment and interaction with caregivers and children.
This module aims at providing the learners with knowledge and skills required so they can plan implement, monitor and evaluate programmes related to Early Childhood Education. It includes basic concepts of educational planning such as, planning approaches and levels of planning. It encompasses techniques of projects implementation including monitoring techniques. It also includes techniques of project implementation to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, cost-effectiveness and sustainability of Early Childhood Education Programmes.
This module is reserved for Early Childhood Education Students Teachers. It introduces the student teachers to the nature of Science and Mathematics. It promotes the awareness of factors affecting development of Science and Mathematics concepts in young children. Specifically, it discusses the following concepts in science: Fundamental Process in teaching science and mathematics in pre-schools, human body parts and their functions, animal, plants and their functions. It also discusses the basic mathematics concepts such as operations, elementary and spatial geometry, measurements approximations and estimations among others.