Course Description

Early Childhood Education and Play

Limerick College of Further Education



This programme module aims to equip the learner with the knowledge , skill and competence to ensure that each child’s learning , development and well being is facilitated through the provision of opportunities , experiences, activities, interaction , materials and equipment, having regard to the age and stage of development of the child and the child’s cultural context.

Course Description

• Outline the types, stages patterns and purposes of children’s play.

• Describe a range of theories of play in the context of children’s education to include, Psychoanalytic theories (Freud, Winnicott) and Constructivist theories ( Piaget and Vygotsky)

• Evaluate the role of the adult in children’s play

• Explore a child led approach to meeting the play and educational requirements of children
• Describe different approaches to curriculum development and implementation in the ECCE setting

• Assess the value of equipment, materials, play spaces, both indoors and outdoors, in the ECCE setting.

• Use a range of reading and storytelling techniques appropriate to different stages of children’s development and cultural background.

• Select relevant play activities and materials appropriate to children’s interests and stage of development and cultural background.

• Implement appropriate curricula which promotes learning and the holistic development of the child.

• Reflect on own role and responsibilities when supporting children in their play

NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course.

Important Note: As the Childcare Cert 5M2009 is to be deactivated This module cannot now be used for ECCE accreditation but may be used for other accreditation.


Course Code CC008
College Name Limerick College of Further Education
Course Category Early Childhood Education, Education
Course Type Classroom Based
Course Location Limerick, Ireland
Course Fee €250
Course Duration 10 Weeks
Course Times Wed 18.45 - 21.45
Title of Awarding QQI Level 5 Minor Award in Early Childhood Education and Play 5N1766
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