Course 3 – Playcentre sessions
Outline of Course 3
Module 3.106
Aim
This course aims to provide students with the knowledge
and skills to run quality sessions in a parent co-operative
setting. It contains four modules comprising 20 credits at
level 4.
Delivery methods
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Discussions in workshops and short courses.
Carrying out introductory leadership tasks.
Exploration of the link between the theory and
practice.
Directed practical experiences on sessions.
Visit to another Playcentre and observation of the
session.
Some reading for independent study.
Practical experience of holding office in centres.
Assessment modes
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Increased written component.
Developing self appraisal and reflective skills.
Implementing planning processes for children.
Reporting on practical experience requirements.
Practical experience requirements
Participate as a session member for a further ten sessions
at a Playcentre.
Minimum time for completion
Two terms.
Effective Playcentre Sessions
(Level 4 Credit: 9)
Aim
To further develop knowledge and skills required for the
provision of good quality play sessions in a parent cooperative setting
Learning outcomes
1. Describe how experiences, activities and events,
support the learning and development of individual
young children.
2. Discuss own role in initiating, sustaining and extending
young children’s play.
3. Practice simple strategies for the guidance of young
children’s behaviour.
4. Reflect on personal practice of positive guidance
strategies with young children.
5. Use assessment and planning processes appropriate
to your centre to support and document children’s
learning.
6. Reflect on the effectiveness of the planning process.
Discussion sessions
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Reflective practice (2 hours)
Assessment for learning (3 hours)
Play and the adult’s role (2 hours)
4 x Play workshops (2 hours each)
Behaviour guidance (4 hours)
Te Reo Māori (2 hours)
Assessment tasks
3.1 Assessment task 1
3.1 Assessment task 2
3.1 Assessment task 3
3.1 Assessment task 4
3.1 Assessment task 5
Practical requirements
Visit another Playcentre.
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COURSE 3
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Module 3.206
Learning and Development
Discussion sessions
(Level 4 Credit: 5)
2 x Te Tiriti o Waitangi (4 hours)
Aim
Assessment tasks
To develop an understanding of growth, development and
learning in infants, toddlers and young children.
3.3 Assessment task 1
3.3 Assessment task 2
Module 3.406
Learning outcomes
1. Describe learning and capabilities of an infant, toddler
and young child.
2. Identify how your playcentre programme can provide
for the learning and development of each child
observed.
3. Describe strategies to support families through
transitions.
Discussion sessions
Team Work in Playcentre
(Level 4 Credit: 4)
Aim
To extend understanding of team work and leadership in
Playcentre.
4 x Child development sessions (8 hours)
Learning outcomes
Assessment tasks
1. Discuss the skills and processes that contribute to
the smooth running of the Playcentre parent cooperative.
2. Contribute to the skills and group processes which
assist the smooth running of the Playcentre parent
co-operative.
3. Practice simple strategies to promote the health and
safety of children in a Playcentre setting.
3.2 Assessment task 1
3.2 Assessment task 2
Module 3.306
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
(Level 4 Credit: 2)
2 x Co-operative team work (4 hours)
Child protection (2 hours)
Aim
To extend knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its
implications for Playcentre practice.
Learning outcomes
1. Outline the history of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
2. Compare the two versions of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
3. Discuss how Te Tiriti o Waitangi relates to Playcentre
sessions.
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Discussion sessions
Assessment tasks
3.4 Assessment task 1
3.4 Assessment task 2
3.4 Assessment task 3
Practical requirements
Hold an office bearer position for two terms.
CANTERBURY PLAYCENTRE ASSOCIATION
COURSE 3