Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction and Overview

    • Introduction and Overview

    • Student Walkthrough and Instructions for your course
  • 2

    The Link Between the ELDA's and the NCF

    • Getting started!

    • NCF English 2018 web

    • The National Curriculum Framework Explained

    • Quiz - Test your Knowledge
  • 3

    Getting to know the ELDA's

    • What are the ELDA's ?

    • Understanding the ELDA's
  • 4

    Inclusion

    • Inclusive Early Childhood Development for All

    • What does Inclusive Education look like in South Arica

    • Inclusion within the NCF
  • 5

    What is Play?

    • When Education Goes Wrong: Taking the creativity and play out of learning

    • Understanding Play.pdf

    • Parten's Social Stages of Play

    • Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

    • Introduction to Play
  • 6

    Wellbeing

    • Our First ELDA Wellbeing

    • Unpacking ELDA 1 Further

    • 5 Steps for Brain-Building Serve-and-Return
  • 7

    Identity and Belonging

    • ELDA 2 Identity and Belonging

    • Unpacking ELDA 2 Further

    • Building self-identity
  • 8

    Communication

    • ELDA 3 Communication

    • Unpacking ELDA 3

    • Crying, Cooing, Communication: Baby's First Year

    • Understanding the Developmental Milestones of Children

    • The Importance of the First Three ELDA's
  • 9

    Remaining 3 ELDA's

    • ELDA 4 Exploring Mathematics

    • Unpacking ELDA 4

    • Exploring Math Everyday

    • Stages of Numeracy Development

    • ELDA 5 Creativity

    • Unpacking ELDA 5

    • Process vs. Product Approach

    • ELDA 6 Understanding of the World

    • Unpacking ELDA 6

    • Using Duplo Blocks to teach Understanding of the World

    • Unlocking Themes using Play to Teach the ELDA's
  • 10

    Observation and Assessment in the NCF

    • The Observation and Assessment Cycle

    • Looking at Observation and Assessment

    • ELDA Booklet Now Available to Purchase

Instructor(s)

Senior Instructor

Magdelize Janse van Vuuren

Magdelize is an internationally qualified Early Childhood Educator with a profound dedication to understanding neurodevelopment and the learning processes of children. She holds an Australian Level 3 Early Childhood Development Diploma, a Level 4 Diploma, and a UK Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Early Childhood Development, complemented by a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Communication. In addition to her academic qualifications, Magdelize is a certified BrainGym Trainer and facilitator, specializing in Movement and Reflexes. Her commitment to professional growth drives her to pursue excellence in all aspects of Early Childhood Education, ensuring she remains at the forefront of best practices in the field.