Course content:

Chapter 1: The ELDA document

Lesson 1: What does the ELDA/VLOA refer to?

Lesson 2: Who is the document aimed at?

Lesson 3: What is a curriculum framework?

Chapter 2: The layout of the National Curriculum Framework:

Lesson 1: The NQF and the Critical Outcomes

Lesson 2: Early Learning and Development Areas

Lesson 3: The structure of each ELDA/VLOA

Chapter 3: Integration of the ELDAs/VLOAs in children’s daily routines:

Lesson 1: One activity – multiple outcomes

Lesson 2: Inclusivity

Lesson 3: The importance of play

Chapter 4: Lesson planning

Lesson 1: What do I need to get started?

– template

– ELDA document

– themes

Lesson 2: Lesson planning according to the ELDAs/VLOAs (for the different age groups)

Chapter 5: Assessment

Lesson 1: What is assessment?

Lesson 2: The purpose of assessment

Lesson 3: Children with special needs

Lesson 4: Where assessment takes place

Lesson 5: How do I assess?

– preparation

– observation

– recording