An Early Childhood Development (ECD) course teaches how to teach and care for young children. It can prepare students to work as ECD practitioners or caregivers.
Course topics
Understanding children's needs in childcare
Establishing a baby care center
Creating a daily program for a preschool
Understanding the South African Education curriculum
Applying psychological theory to understand early childhood development
Course benefits
Provides the knowledge to work with young children
Prepares students to plan and prepare for ECD
Prepares students to facilitate and monitor the development of babies, toddlers, and young children
Prepares students to provide care and support to babies, toddlers, and young children