Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy (Montessori Maths & Language)
€229.00
- Course Fee: Special offer only: €229.00
- Award: QQI Level 6 component Certificate in Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy (6N1935).
- NFQ Credit Value: 15 credits.
- Format: Distance Learning course supported with fully qualified tutors & accredited by QQI.
- Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
- Garda Vetting Provided.
- Student work placement Insurance covered at no extra cost.
- No Exams to Attend.
Course Description
The purpose of this QQI Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy (Montessori Maths & Language) award is to equip the learner with the necessary skills and competence to ensure that each child develops a competent level of literacy and numeracy skills as developed through the montessori method of teaching.
Each student will gain a full understanding of the montessori method of teaching language and mathematics. Students will be introduced to the montessori materials used in language and mathematics and the presentation of these materials to the child.
Students will learn how the Language and Mathematic exercises can be implemented into everyday life and within the montessori and childcare field and will recognise the importance of the language and mathematics exercises and how to develop extensions of the exercises so that exercises can be individually catered for each child depending on their abilities and developmental stage.
Course Details
Topics covered include:
- History and Theory of Language
- Written and Oral Language
- Reading
- Introduction to Numeracy
- The Mathematical Groups
- Language Exercises
- Mathematical Exercises
- The Prepared Environment and Role of the Teacher
- Curriculum and Observations.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites:
- FETAC / QQI Level 5 certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.
- Students must currently be working (or on work experience) in the childcare sector for a minimum of 30 hours as assignments will require learners to draw upon practical experience. These placement hours can be completed throughout the 12 week course.
- Garda Vetting is required for all Childcare placements and students can apply for this through The Open College. Please ask for details.
- If you take this programme by distance learning the course material will be posted or emailed to you. You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
- As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
- If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
- Competent knowledge of English as well as basic typing skills is required as all assessments need to be typed prior to submission for correction.
Assessment:
Assignments x 2 – 40%
Skills Demonstrations x 2 – 60%
Assignments: The internal assessor will devise two briefs that require the candidates to produce pieces of work of a minimum of 1500 words each.
- Learners are required to critically evaluate the importance of the language exercises in the Montessori classroom.
- Learners are required to critically evaluate the importance of the Mathematics exercises in the Montessori classroom.
More detailed requirements can be found in the Assignment Briefs.
Skills Demonstrations: The internal assessor will devise two skills demonstrations that require the candidates to produce pieces of work.
- Devise a themed lesson plan from the language or Mathematics area of Montessori. The lesson plan must include; prerequisites, list of materials, control of error, presentation steps, purposes, language and points of interest.
The learner must devise the lesson plan that is age appropriate to the age of the chosen child/children and encourages self-practice.
- Devise a set of observations to assess the child’s progress relating to the lesson plan as devised by the learner in the previous skills demonstration.
The observations may be in table/checklist format allowing for ease of reporting and follow up by the teacher.
Accreditation
- Following successful completion you will receive a QQI Level 6 component Certificate in Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy (6N1935).
- QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. The Open College is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
- Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
- There is a €85.00 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and QQI accreditation.
Delivery Format
This QQI Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy (Montessori Maths & Language) course is completed through Distance Learning Course and there are no lectures to attend.
Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.
