Workforce Preparation for Early Childhood Education

🟪 Workforce Preparation for Early Childhood Education

✅ Course Description

This foundational training program is designed to prepare educators for early childhood settings prior to the academic year. It equips participants with essential professional knowledge and practical skills for working with young children. The course covers behavior guidance, health and safety protocols, planning interactive learning environments, and implementing play-based strategies.

Training modules include: Health and Safety Standards, Positive Behavior Management, Play-Based Learning, Child Protection, and Interactive Active Learning Planning.

The course is recommended for all staff working with children from birth to 8 years and is required to ensure the delivery of high-quality early childhood education and care.

🎯 General Objective

To enhance workforce readiness in the early childhood sector by training staff on global best practices in safety, behavior management, child protection, interactive planning, and learning through play — ensuring children’s safety, engagement, and holistic development.

🎯 Detailed Learning Objectives

• Apply internationally recognized health and safety practices in early learning environments.
• Use effective, positive approaches to manage challenging behaviors in young children.
• Identify signs of abuse or neglect and follow appropriate child protection procedures.
• Implement play-based strategies to support cognitive, emotional, and social learning.
• Design and deliver interactive learning activities rooted in active learning principles.
• Build professional readiness for working in nurseries and early childhood centers.

🧩 Course Modules and Time Allocation (Synchronous Online Delivery)

Total Duration: (12 hours)