Early Childhood Education Methods

1. Explain different teaching methods used in early childhood education.
2. Apply child-centered strategies in a classroom setting.
3. Formulate effective questions for various learning levels.
4. Design group activities suitable for pre-school children.
5. Create engaging storytelling sessions.
6. Plan and implement project-based learning activities.
7. Utilize play and demonstration methods effectively.
8. Apply Montessori principles in teaching.
9. Create a conducive teaching and learning environment.
10. Incorporate role-playing and phonics methods in lessons.

13 weeks, about 45 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Child Centered Method · 2 hours

     Read the unit content, focusing on the definition and merits of child-centered method.. Complete Self Assessment Exercises 1 & 2 to test understanding.. Reflect on how to implement child-centered strategies in a classroom..

   • Unit 2: Questioning Method · 2 hours

     Study the different types of questions and guidelines for good questioning.. Analyze pre-primary school textbooks for examples of lower and higher-order questions.. Practice formulating questions for various learning levels..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Group Method · 2 hours

     Examine the concept of grouping and different kinds of grouping techniques.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group method.. Plan a group activity suitable for a pre-school setting..

   • Unit 4: Story Telling Method · 2 hours

     Explore the concept of storytelling and its rationale in early childhood education.. Identify qualities of a good story and methods of telling vernacular and English stories.. Prepare a short story suitable for pre-school children..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Project Method · 2 hours

     Define the concept of a project and its requirements for success.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of project method.. Plan a simple project suitable for pre-primary pupils..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 1 Discussion Method · 2 hours

     Understand the concept of discussion method and its uses in pre-school.. Review the discussion procedure and types of discussions.. Prepare a discussion topic suitable for pre-school children..

   • Unit 2 Play Method · 2 hours

     Explore the concept of play and its evolution as a teaching method.. Identify examples of pre-number experiences using play.. Design a play-based activity for teaching a specific concept..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 3 Demonstration Method · 2 hours

     Understand the concept of demonstration method and its application in pre-school.. Explore the gestural method and hints for effective demonstration.. Prepare a demonstration activity for a pre-school lesson..

   • Unit 4 Montessori Method · 2 hours

     Define Montessori method and its basic assumptions.. Identify activities for reading and writing using Montessori method.. Discuss the instructional advantages and disadvantages of the Montessori method..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 5 Activity Method · 3 hours

     Understand the concept of activity method and its instructional advantages.. Design activities for pre-school children.. Discuss the merits and demerits of using activity method during instruction..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 1 Role Playing Method · 3 hours

     Define role-playing and identify different types of role-playing methods.. Explore the use of simulation, games, socio-drama, and dramatization in teaching.. Design a game involving role-playing for a specific subject..

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 2 Phonic Method · 3 hours

     Understand the concept of phonics and its importance in reading programs.. Design activities using the phonic method for pre-reading skills.. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the phonic method..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 3 Selection of Teaching Method · 3 hours

     Explore the views of learning theories on teaching methods.. List and explain the factors affecting the choice of teaching methods.. Apply these principles to the school curriculum..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 4 Teaching and Learning Environment · 3 hours

      Define teaching, learning, and environment.. Explore the forms of teaching and learning, including whole/part and rote/discovery learning.. Identify the components of the teaching-learning environment..

11. Week 11Module 1:

    • Module 1 Review · 4 hours

      Review Module 1 units and complete all tutor-marked assignments.. Focus on understanding the different teaching methods and their applications..

12. Week 12Module 2:

    • Module 2 Review · 4 hours

      Review Module 2 units and complete all tutor-marked assignments.. Focus on understanding the different teaching methods and their applications..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Module 3 Review · 4 hours

      Review Module 3 units and complete all tutor-marked assignments.. Focus on understanding the different teaching methods and their applications..