Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
Students will study a wide range of courses to help them become knowledgeable, dedicated early childhood practitioners. These include child psychology, play, language and literacy, enquiry-based learning, child care and protection, arts and the early years.
You will learn about educators who have influenced the education of young children, including Montessori, and Vygotsky. You will learn about the Aistear and will take education placements in a variety of early childhood settings.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Early Childhood Education Childhood Curriculum Studies Activity and Play Arts Cultural Diversity Research Mathematics Inquiry- Based Learning Gaeilge Leadership Nutrition Psychology Financial Management
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
