Program Overview

Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Early Years

Module Details

The module CEY 200 deals with curriculum, pedagogy, and learning environments for early childhood care and development. It is linked to the Education (OPV) 222, 312, and 322 modules and explores theories, philosophies, and practices of early childhood curricula, pedagogy, and learning environments.

Module Content

The module content includes:

• The play-based curriculum
• Different teaching and learning methods
• Learning settings, resources, and materials
• Planning of group times and children's activities
• Planning and organisation of routines, daily schedules, transitions, and movements
• The South African National Curriculum Framework and the six Early Learning and Development Areas
• Transformative pedagogy relevant to diverse African contexts
• Making of age-appropriate tools and toys from locally available materials
• Adapting material and activities to accommodate children with disabilities

Module Credits and Level

• Module credits: 24.00
• NQF Level: 06

Programmes

The module is part of the BEd in Early Childhood Care and Education programme.

Prerequisites

• No prerequisites are required for this module.

Contact Time and Language of Tuition

• Contact time: 2 lectures per week
• Language of tuition: The module is presented in English.

Period of Presentation

The module is presented over a year.

General Academic Regulations and Student Rules

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Regulations, Degree Requirements, and Information

Faculty regulations, degree requirements, and information are subject to change and may be amended after publication.

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