What you should know
Educare equips you, the student, with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work with children up to 4 years old and start your own crèche. You will learn to identify signs and symptoms of child illnesses, learn the methodology of planning and presenting lessons, how to make equipment for class, how to deal with staffing issues, how to organise budgets, etc.
Furthermore, the programme also includes continuous exposure to the industry – with students going out to schools once a week for experiential learning.
WHAT SUBJECTS WILL I BE TAKING?
FIRST YEAR
First Semester, N4
Education N4
This subject forms the foundation for effective education and prepares the student to give the correct support to the children.
Child Health N4
Aspects of the physical care of children are very important and are covered in this subject, as well as pregnancy, birth and baby care.
Educare Didactics Theory & Practical N4
The student will learn to work with children at all levels of development, as well as give mental stimulation to children of all age groups. The student also learns to create and make apparatus to help him/her in the playroom and classroom.
Daycare Personnel Development N4
Students gain knowledge about routine tasks at a daycare centre, and develop to his/her full potential.
Second Semester, N5
Educare Didactics Theory & Practical N5
The student will learn to work with children at all levels of development, as well as give mental stimulation to children of all age groups. The student also learns to create and make apparatus to help him/her in the playroom and classroom.
Business Management & Entrepreneurship N5
This subject advises students on how to start their own business through drawing up a business plan.
Educational Psychology
The student is introduced to various learning theories and will become aware of school readiness and different modes of early childcare delivery.
Daycare Communication N5
The student is taught to use various forms of communication that he/she will need in the workplace. The emphasis in this subject is to show the importance of effective communication in the Daycare situation.
SECOND YEAR
N6, First Semester
Educare Didactics Theory & Practical N6
The student will learn to work with children at all levels of development, as well as give mental stimulation to children of all age groups. The student also learns to create and make apparatus to help him/her in the playroom and classroom.
Educare Didactics
The student will learn to work with children at all levels of development, as well as give mental stimulation to children of all age groups. The student also learns to create and make apparatus to help him/her in the playroom and classroom.
Educational Psychology
The student is introduced to various learning theories and will become aware of school readiness and different modes of early childcare delivery.
Daycare Management
This subject covers the managing of a daycare centre, including the financial, administrative and management aspects.