Observing, Assessing and Planning for Children (Level 3)
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
80h
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Duration
12 Months
A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a Advanced qualification in Observing Assessing and Planning for Children. As the distance learning Level 3 Observing Assessing and Planning for Children course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.
This course has been developed for those already working in the Child Care sector and for those who hope to, perhaps as a Home Practitioner, where the responsibilities involve the close observation of children's development. The course will provide the knowledge necessary to carry out these duties professionally and thoroughly.
The course has been written by a specialist working and teaching in this sector. Its general aim is to help the student to understand and develop their knowledge of observing and assessing children so that they are able to use their findings to plan effectively for the play and education of the children they work with.
About this course
The course has been written by a specialist working and teaching in this sector. Its general aim is to help the student to understand and develop their knowledge of observing and assessing children so that they are able to use their findings to plan effectively for the play and education of the children they work with.
Child care practitioners have a responsibility to know how to observe the children in their care in order to be able to successfully assess the stage of development they are at, and plan for their future.
This course will help students to understand the importance of observing and assessing children and will encourage them to use what they have developed to further plan for the childs future.
No Entry Requirements
Level 3 Observing Assessing and Planning for Children Certificate of Achievement
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Subjects
- IT
- Planning
- Child Development
- Child Teaching
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Course programme
The Observing Assessing and Planning for Children course is divided into following modules.
- Critically explore the developmental milestones of a child
- Understand your responsibilities towards observing, assessing and planning for children
- Evaluate the importance of effective observation
- Explore the aims and objectives of observing children
- Describe the different observational techniques
- Identify which observation methods are better suited to which situation
- Experiment with a variety of observational techniques
- Describe how to assess children
- Analyse the importance of confidentiality and obtaining permission
- Identify ways of effectively using your findings to plan for the child's future learning
- Understand how to extend observations
- Be confident linking observations to theoretical perspectives
- Identify ways of linking observations to the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Describe the Early Learning Goals
Additional information
Observing, Assessing and Planning for Children (Level 3)