Expert - Children's Play and Methodology The game is the main occupation of the child as well as a very important role, because through it can be stimulated and acquire greater development in different areas such as are psychomotor, cognitive and affective-social. The game also has purposes in children educational and also contributes in increasing their creative abilities, so is considered an effective means for understanding reality. Through play small experience, learn, reflect and transform actively reality. Children grow through play, so we should not limit the child in this recreational activity.

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- Students of magisterium, pedagogy, psychology, special education ... - Teachers - Educators, psychologists, poricultoras ... ... [-]

The Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning in Schools (QCF) – Level 3 Course is available to learners 16+ who are working within a school, particularly in the role of a Teaching Assistant, Classroom Assistant or Learning Support Assistant. It is a competency-based qualification which requires students to be employed in a school setting or to have placement. In particular, it is for those members of the school workforce who directly support teaching & learning of pupils in an area that requires specialist knowledge and skills.

The qualification is designed for those learners already working or volunteering in a learning support role in a school environment who want to develop their knowledge and skills or confirm occupational competency. There is a requirement for assessment in a real work environment so learners must have a placement (either as a volunteer or as a member of staff) in a school environment. Learners must be at least 16 to take this qualification.... [-]

The CACHE Childcare and Education (VRQ) - Level 3 Award Course is a course designed for students who want to start a career in Childcare and acts as an perfect preparation for those who want to follow on to do CACHE Level 3 Certificate or Diploma qualifications.

Childcare is a competitive industry, and employers increasingly look for job applicants holding nationally recognised qualifications. This CACHE course provides successful learners with a Level 3 qualification especially designed for those looking to work with children ages 0-5 in a professional childcare setting.

The Diploma level course would enable learners to gain the knowledge and experience to allow them to work with children from birth to 5 years in non-supervised capacity. It should be stressed, however, that the Award itself is a valuable standalone qualification in its own right, and will be especially useful to those looking to boost their CV with a view to working with children in a supervised capacity. It would also be suitable for those already working in childcare as a piece of CPD (Continuing Professional Development).... [-]

The Children & Young People’s Workforce (QCF) - Level 2 Course is for students who want to work in the childcare sector. The course is suitable for anyone wishing to start a career in childcare and it provides a starting point to the formal qualifications required for working in this sector.

It provides an ideal route into a career in child care and results in a fully recognised qualification which enables students to work competently in a supervised capacity within a child care setting.

On successful completion, students will receive the Children and Young People’s Workforce level 2 Certificate Qualification with 35 credits issued.

Please Note: Because this is a competence based qualification, students will need to have a placement in a child care setting in which to gather evidence of skills and learning, and you will need to nominate a workplace supervisor qualified to level 4 or above in childcare, who will oversee your practical evidence gathering. a work placement of at least 50 hours is recommended to complete this option.... [-]

CACHE accredited “Childcare & Education” level 3 course is suitable for all students looking for an introduction to the childcare sector. The course provided in partnership with UK Distance Learning & Publishing is aimed at students looking to enter the early years and childcare sector. This course will also prepare students for the certificate and diploma courses. No experience of working with children is required to enrol in this course. Fully recognised & accepted by OFSTED.

The course provides the perfect stepping stone for further studies at a later date if required.

This home study qualification has been developed for people wanting to work in the children and young people’s workforce in Early Years, Nursery and Reception Class Settings. It is ideal for learners who are just starting out in their career and do not feel ready to take a full Level 3 qualification. An ideal first step for those students looking to progress onto the new early years' educator course in the future. Recognised & Accepted by OFSTED.

Suitable for those in full or part-time learning or employment, it builds the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth up to 19 years. On completion, learners will be able to work under guidance, in a wide range of job roles.... [-]

This course will explore how the mind of the parent influences the developing mind of the child, from conception through infancy and into later life.

We will take you on a journey that begins in pregnancy, exploring the importance of the ability of the mother-to-be to think about her baby while still in utero, alongside the impact of emotions such as anxiety and depression.

We will then explore what the research tells us about the way in which the parent’s emotional and cognitive mind, can shape the interactional context of the baby during the first two years of life, and the impact of this interaction on the baby’s developing the mind. This will include, for example, thinking about the parent’s ability to be ‘mind-minded’ in terms of being able to treat their baby as an individual with a mind of their own.... [-]

How do very young children best learn English as an additional language while they’re still learning their mother tongue? How and why do children learn best through play? What can parents and practitioners do to enable children to get the most out of a learning experience?

This free online course for parents and practitioners will explore how young children learn English and investigate many more aspects of early childhood learning and development.

British Council educators will share their insights and experiences so that you can learn how to best talk to young children; how to create the best environment for them to learn English as an additional language; and how to monitor their progress most effectively.... [-]

Are you a technology optimist or a technology pessimist?

The amount of technology available to children today is greater than in any previous generation, and it is more specifically designed to capture their imaginations. There is heated debate as to how the digital influx is shaping children’s development and experience.

Are social media changing the way that children form relationships? How is technology changing the way that children think, and how will it shape the classroom of the future? This exciting new course pulls together the latest evidence from experts in the field to explore these and other questions.

Join us as we delve into the lives of children and discuss the potential benefits and limitations of technology in their lives.... [-]

The Senior Level Technician in Nursing Education of IACC is a professional with knowledge, skills and attitudes to perform in early childhood education, as a facilitator and mediator agent of significant educational experiences of children.

It will develop, integrating professional teams, in the public and private sphere, acting ethically, valuing the sociocultural diversity and the role of families in the training process, supporting their actions in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the curricular bases of education Nursery

The Higher Level Technician in Early Childhood Education of IACC, will demonstrate knowledge to participate actively in planning; Generate learning environments from the perspective of good treatment of children and implement the activities contemplated in the educational plan. Train the child in the personal and social sphere, through learning experiences that value the common good, solidarity, respect for differences and peaceful and democratic coexistence. Develop educational experiences that promote participation and creativity, considering the different styles and rhythms of learning. Evaluate the permanent participation of families, promoting joint action for the benefit of the children's education. Evaluate the learning process, contributing to the making of pedagogical decisions that favor its integral development. Develop and organize teaching resources to support pedagogical work. Use technological tools that support the learning process, among others.... [-]

The IACC Infantojuvenil Educator Social Educational career, has a study plan according to current needs and is a training response for those who aspire to work and contribute to the integral development of children, adolescents and their families. The holder of this degree will be able to carry out actions and strategies for the promotion of rights, prevention and reduction of risk behaviors and reparation in complex situations due to violations and social, school and legal transgressing behaviors.

The IACC Infantojuvenil Social Educator Technician will have the capacity to perform attention strategies and intervention processes in everyday socio-educational spaces, manage coexistence among children and adolescents and make primary containment of crises, carry out family support interventions in the field of promotion and strengthening of the positive development of parenthood, as well as promoting favorable conditions for the exercise of rights and inclusion of children and adolescents.... [-]

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Montessori Education is a pedagogical proposal with a deep scientific basis and wide international recognition for its innovative profile that helps children in their holistic development of mind, body and emotions.

Being a scientific method based on the systematic observation of the real nature of children, it is adapted to the specific needs of each stage of development of the person.

Dr. Maria Montessori observed the great importance of the first years of life and developed a specific Prepared Environment for children from 3 to 6 years called: "Children's House".

International Montessori Institute (IMI) imparts the principles and practice of Montessori Education for different ages from a classical Montessori perspective with the aim of contributing with a global pedagogical proposal to the quality of education and treatment of children.... [-]

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Montessori Education is a pedagogical proposal with a deep scientific basis and wide international recognition for its innovative profile that helps children in their holistic development of mind, body and emotions.

Being a scientific method based on the systematic observation of the real nature of children, it is adapted to the specific needs of each stage of development of the person.

Dr. Maria Montessori noted the great importance of the first three years of life and the need to offer the child in this stage a true "life help" as a renewing element of our society.

From IMI we want to propose an innovative online training to reconcile the desire to train with family and work life. New technologies now allow us to enjoy this flexible format while maintaining a high level of quality.... [-]

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This Montessori Assistant Training from 0 to 3 and from 3 to 6 years old, includes the main Montessori theoretical foundations, without forgetting the importance of the essential emotional and relational elements to achieve excellence in daily educational practice.

It establishes a general panorama of the areas of work, in which the base of Montessori theory is perfectly integrated with practice and personal work; thus ensuring the acquisition and understanding of all the tools necessary for the application of the Montessori education method.

Montessori Education is a pedagogical proposal with a deep scientific basis and wide international recognition for its innovative profile that helps children in their holistic development of mind, body and emotions.... [-]