• Level 6
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 18 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 12 hours per week
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This course examines the curriculum areas of technology, and mathematical and scientific concepts. The outdoors as curriculum is introduced including environmental learning, conservation, and sustainability practices. You will be provided with strategies and skills to both support young children’s ICT skills and to implement these skills in planning and providing for young children’s learning experiences.

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Demonstrate ICT knowledge and skills to assist with information gathering and documentation of children’s learning experiences 
  • Demonstrate knowledge of a range of theoretical perspectives, pedagogical and content knowledge, and teaching strategies to support young children’s learning in the areas of mathematical and scientific concepts, technology, and information communication technology
  • Examine strategies and approaches to support young children’s learning and development through access to the outdoors as a key factor in fostering environmental and ecological sustainability.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

How to apply

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