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Early Childhood Development & the Role of the Educator
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PCT-PC-022 · Professional Certificate Programme · School of Education & Community Services
Pre-School Teaching
Introduce early-childhood classroom support through child development, play-based learning, routines, activity planning, inclusion, observation and safe learning environments.
2 Months DurationBeginner LevelOnline Theory + Practical Activities FormatPloutos Certificate of Completion Award
Course overview
Introduce early-childhood classroom support through child development, play-based learning, routines, activity planning, inclusion, observation and safe learning environments.
What you will learn
- Understand basic early-childhood development stages
- Plan age-appropriate play and learning activities
- Support language, numeracy, creativity and social development
- Maintain safe, inclusive classroom routines
- Observe learning and communicate appropriately with caregivers
Programme structure
This programme includes 8 structured lessons, practical activities, portfolio evidence and a final online knowledge check. Complete all lessons and achieve the required assessment mark to unlock the course certificate.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand basic early-childhood development stages
- Plan age-appropriate play and learning activities
- Support language, numeracy, creativity and social development
- Maintain safe, inclusive classroom routines
- Observe learning and communicate appropriately with caregivers
Programme Information
- Programme type: Professional Certificate Programme
- Course code: PCT-PC-022
- Study load: 8 structured weekly lessons plus practical portfolio work
- Award: Ploutos Certificate of Completion
Open online enrolment. Any tuition or programme fee must be set by Ploutos administration before billing; no fee is pre-filled in this package.
Curriculum
8 Structured Lessons
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Safe, Inclusive & Child-Centred Learning Environments
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Daily Routines, Classroom Organisation & Behaviour Guidance
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4
Play-Based Learning, Creativity & Movement
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5
Early Language, Stories, Songs & Communication
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Early Numeracy, Discovery & Problem-Solving Activities
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Observation, Learning Records & Caregiver Communication
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Weekly Activity Planning, Reflection & Pre-School Capstone
2–4 hours incl. practical work
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