By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Competences 

a. Sustain a positive learning environment for children, where play becomes the central medium through which all learning experiences are facilitated;
b. Help in the processes of observing, planning, developing, and facilitating learning experiences that respond to the children’s interests, strengths and abilities while developing children’s physical, language, emotional, cognitive, social, and creative development.

Knowledge

a. Name different types of play which support children’s active participation in different learning experiences;
b. Use the physical environment and resources to sustain child development;
c. Describe a range of authentic assessment practices that capture and respond to children’s progress;
d. Communicate effectively with the centre’s management and parents regarding their child’s development;
e. Use the Malta Learning Outcomes Framework (2015) as a basis for curricular planning.

Skills

a. Develop learning experiences in line with the learning outcomes as outlined in the Malta Learning Outcomes Framework (2015);
b. Liaise with the Childcare Educator to plan, develop, and facilitate play-based pedagogy which stimulates children’s creativity, encourages communication, and allows children to be active participants in their learning process;
c. Use children’s everyday physical routines (e.g. feeding) as a learning opportunity to practice key executive functions;
d. Use every opportunity during play and care routines to model proper language usage of both Maltese and English;
e. Use of indoor and outdoor resources to stimulate and extend children’s learning;
f. Assist the Childcare Educator to observe, record and evaluate children’s development;
g. Provide regular feedback to parents on the progress and development of their child.