UNISA Early Childhood Education Course Module 2024-2025
The Early Childhood Education program at UNISA offers a range of modules designed to prepare students for a career in teaching young children. Each module focuses on different aspects of early childhood education, from teaching methods to child development. Here’s a summary of the key modules:
Teaching Practice
TPF2602 – Teaching Practice for Foundation Phase II
Builds on Teaching Practice I; focuses on team teaching during a 5-week school placement.
TPG2602 – Teaching Practice II
Extends learning from Teaching Practice I; focuses on Grade R classroom practice and learner development.
TPG1501 – Teaching Practice I
Practical application of teaching principles in a Grade R class; focus on lesson planning and resource design.
Subject-Specific Modules
LSP1501 – Life Skills: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music, and Physical Education in Foundation Phase
Covers creative arts and physical education for young learners.
FLT3701 – First Additional Language Teaching in the Foundation Phase
Techniques for teaching a first additional language in Foundation Phase.
LSK2601 – Life Skills: Social and Personal Development in Foundation Phase
Focus on holistic development, including health, safety, and social skills.
HLT3701 – Home Language Teaching
Methods for teaching home language effectively in the Foundation Phase.
Child Development and Mathematics
CDE3701 – Child Development (birth to 9)
Explores child development domains from birth to 9 years.
CDE2601 – Child Development in the Early Years
Focus on child development from birth to 6 years.
MFP1501 – Mathematics for Foundation Phase Teachers
Understanding mathematical concepts in the Foundation Phase.
FMT3701 – Foundation Phase Mathematics
Advanced module building on Emergent Mathematics.
Reading and Literacy
RFP2601 – Reading in the Foundation Phase English
Techniques for teaching reading in Foundation Phase English.
RFP2602 – Reading in the Foundation Phase Setswana
Teaching reading in Setswana for the Foundation Phase.
RFP2603 – Reading in the Foundation Phase Sepedi
Focus on teaching reading in Sepedi in the Foundation Phase.
RFP2604 – Reading in the Foundation Phase isiZulu
Techniques for isiZulu reading instruction in the Foundation Phase.
Other Modules
IEG2601 – Inclusive Education for Grade R
Understanding and implementing inclusive education in Grade R.
FPT3701 – Foundation Phase Teaching
Comprehensive module on teaching methods and strategies for Foundation Phase.
RDF2601 – Resource Development in Foundation Phase
Designing educational resources for young learners.
ATH1501 – Art and Handwork
Insights into art and creative activities for pre-school children.
CLY1501 – Children’s Literature for the Early Years
Selecting and utilizing children’s literature in early childhood education.
EMA1501 – Emergent Mathematics
Teaching mathematics through play in Grade R.
EML1501 – Emergent Literacy
Focusing on early literacy skills and language development.
GRL1501 – Gr R Life Skills: Movement and Creative Activities
Developing physical and creative skills in young children.
GRT1501 – Introduction to Grade R Teaching
Overview of teaching in the reception year.
Each module is tailored to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach and nurture young children in the foundational years of their education. The program emphasizes a blend of theory and practical experience, preparing graduates for a fulfilling career in early childhood education.
UNISA Online Application Guide:
Accessing the Application Portal: Visit our dedicated online application portal at UNISA Application Portal to access the official application forms for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Key Dates: Stay informed about crucial deadlines by visiting our Unisa Online Application Date 2024-2025 page.
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