The School Environment And The Child
- Education
- 400 level
- 2 credit units
- 111 pages
- 15 units
This course explores the school environment and its impact on child development. It examines the teacher's roles and characteristics, the influence of the school environment on a child's physical, mental, emotional, and social development, and the importance of systematic planning and classroom management. The course also covers personality development, moral and social behavior, and the need for guidance and counseling in schools, aiming to equip educators with the knowledge to create a positive and effective learning environment.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 65 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ECE422, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 THE MEANING OF THE TERM ‘TEACHER’, HIS CHARACTERISTICS AND FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTPage 1
- UNIT 2 THE TEACHER’S ACADEMIC ROLESPage 9
- UNIT 3 THE TEACHER’S ADMINISTRATIVE ROLESPage 14
- UNIT 4: THE TEACHER’S ROLE IN EXTRA- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIESPage 20
- UNIT 5 THE TEACHER’S ROLE IN KEEPING DISCIPLINE IN THE CLASSROOMPage 27
- UNIT 1 THE INFLUENCE OF THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON THE CHILD’S DEVELOPMENTPage 35
- UNIT 2: THE INFLUENCE OF THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENTPage 42
- UNIT 3: INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT ON THE CHILD’S LEARNINGPage 51
- UNIT 4: THE NEED FOR SYSTEMATIC PLANNING FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF THE CHILDPage 57
- UNIT 5 THE NEED FOR CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION OF MANAGEMENTPage 65
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ECE422 · UNIT 1 THE MEANING OF THE TERM ‘TEACHER’, HIS CHARACTERISTICS AND FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT
By the end of this unit, you should be able to: explain what is meant by the word teacher; describe the characteristics of the teacher; and explain the teacher’s multiple roles in a school environment.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the characteristics and roles of a teacher in a school environment.
- Analyze the influence of the school environment on child development.
- Apply classroom management techniques for effective teaching.
- Evaluate the importance of moral and social behavior in children.
- Discuss the need for guidance and counseling in schools.
- Develop systematic lesson plans for effective instruction.
What it prepares you for
- Teacher
- School Counselor
- Educational Administrator
- Child Development Specialist
- Social Worker
- Education
- Social Services
- Childcare
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: The Teacher and His Characteristics in a School Environment
Unit 5: The Teacher's Role in Keeping Discipline in the Classroom
Keeping discipline in the classroom requires understanding various types of discipline and addressing the root causes of behavioral issues, which can be challenging to implement effectively.
- Module 2: The Influence of the School Environment on the Child's Development and Learning
Unit 4: The Need for Systematic Planning for Effective Teaching of the Child
Systematic planning for effective teaching involves integrating multiple components like teacher, learner, content, methods, and evaluation, requiring a holistic approach.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 65 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: The Teacher and His Characteristics in a School Environment
Unit 1: The Meaning of the Term 'Teacher', His Characteristics and Factors Which Influence Teaching and Learning in the School Environment · 3 hours
Understand the definition of a teacher and their characteristics.. Analyze factors influencing teaching and learning.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
Unit 2: The Teacher's Academic Roles · 2 hours
Discuss the academic roles of a teacher.. Identify the components of the school curriculum.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..
- Week 2Module 1: The Teacher and His Characteristics in a School Environment
Unit 3: The Teacher's Administrative Roles · 3 hours
Examine classroom management techniques.. Discuss the teacher's role in decision-making.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
Unit 4: The Teacher's Role in Extra-Curricular Activities · 2 hours
Explore the meaning and advantages of extracurricular activities.. Discuss the teacher's role in managing physical facilities.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 3Module 1: The Teacher and His Characteristics in a School Environment
Unit 5: The Teacher's Role in Keeping Discipline in the Classroom · 5 hours
Define discipline and its types.. Identify factors causing discipline problems.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 4Module 2: The Influence of the School Environment on the Child's Development and Learning
Unit 1: The Influence of the School Environment on Child's Development · 5 hours
Discuss the influence of the school environment on physical, mental, emotional, and social development.. Explore the role of recreational facilities.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..
- Week 5Module 2: The Influence of the School Environment on the Child's Development and Learning
Unit 2: Influence of School Environment on the Characteristics of Children's Development · 5 hours
Discuss the developmental characteristics of childhood and adolescence.. Explain the implications for the school environment.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 6Module 2: The Influence of the School Environment on the Child's Development and Learning
Unit 3: Influence of School Environment on the Child's Learning · 5 hours
Define learning and its types.. Explain how the school environment influences learning.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 7Module 2: The Influence of the School Environment on the Child's Development and Learning
Unit 4: The Need for Systematic Planning for Effective Teaching of the Child · 5 hours
Explain the relationship between unit plans, schemes of work, and lesson plans.. Discuss the importance of lesson planning.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 8Module 2: The Influence of the School Environment on the Child's Development and Learning
Unit 5: The Need for Classroom Organization of Management · 5 hours
Define classroom management.. State and explain classroom management operations.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..
- Week 9Module 3: The Role of the School in Personality Development
Unit 1: Personality Development in School Children · 5 hours
Define personality.. Explain the characteristics of personality.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 10Module 3: The Role of the School in Personality Development
Unit 2: Basic Moral Behaviour Children Should Acquire · 5 hours
Explain the meaning of moral behavior.. Explain basic moral behaviors children should acquire.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 11Module 3: The Role of the School in Personality Development
Unit 3: Social Behaviour in Children · 5 hours
Explain social behavior in children.. Discuss the role of the school in shaping children's social behavior.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise..
- Week 12Module 3: The Role of the School in Personality Development
Unit 4: The Role of the Schools in Developing Positive Attitude in Children · 5 hours
Discuss school environment variables that can inhibit positive attitudes.. Explain the school's role in developing positive attitudes.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
- Week 13Module 3: The Role of the School in Personality Development
Unit 5: The Need for Guidance and Counselling in Schools · 5 hours
Define guidance and counseling.. Explain the need for guidance and counseling in schools.. Complete Self-Assessment Exercise 1..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions to identify key concepts and areas of weakness.
- Create concept maps linking teacher characteristics (Module 1) to their impact on child development (Module 2).
- Practice applying classroom management techniques (Module 2, Unit 5) to different scenarios and student behaviors.
- Focus on understanding the different types of moral behavior (Module 3, Unit 2) and their implications for creating a positive school environment.
- Prepare detailed notes on the principles of guidance and counseling (Module 3, Unit 5) and their application in addressing student needs.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ECE422 about?
This course explores the school environment and its impact on child development. It examines the teacher's roles and characteristics, the influence of the school environment on a child's physical, mental, emotional, and social development, and the importance of systematic planning and classroom management. The course also covers personality development, moral and social behavior, and the need for guidance and counseling in schools, aiming to equip educators with the knowledge to create a positive and effective learning environment.
How many units does ECE422 have?
ECE422, The School Environment And The Child, has 15 units across 3 modules, over 111 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ECE422?
ECE422 carries 2 credit units, at 400 level in Education.
Is ECE422 hard?
ECE422 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ECE422 take to study?
About 65 hours of study, spread across its 15 units.
How is ECE422 assessed?
ECE422 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with ECE422?
Teacher, School Counselor, Educational Administrator, Child Development Specialist and Social Worker.