This course discusses on development of children in stages based on the basic theories of children’s development and learning. In addition, it exposes students to the children’s learning process according to their ages. Students would be able to choose effective and practical educational approaches by comprehending relationship between development of children and their stages of learning. Both theoretical and practical approaches are involved.

This section will explain to you on your assignment attached together is the rubric for each assessment.

Explain the key concepts of Social Studies in Early Childhood. (C1,PLO1) This chapter introduce students about social studies. Some of the points that will be included or discussed in this chapter are; 1. INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL STUDIES 1.1 Understanding the concept of social studies concept and young children. 1.1.1 Geography 1.1.2 Economics 1.1.3 History 1.1.4 Political Governance 1.1.5 Civics and citizenship

CLO1 :Describe the key concepts of social studies in Early childhood Education This chapter explain on how to plan and teach students on social studies. The topics or elements that will be discussed in this chapter are; "2. PLANNING SOCIAL STUDIES ACTIVITIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN 2.1.1 Geography 2.1.2 Economics 2.1.3 History 2.1.4 Political Governance 2.1.5 Civics and citizenship "

CLO2 :Explain the planning social studies activities in young children This chapter explains on the suitable age and methods for student to use in teaching history to young children based. Some of the topics discussed in this chapter are; "3.USING AGE APPROPRIATE METHODS AND STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING HISTORY TO YOUNG CHILDREN 3.1 Teaching children to understand history 3.2 Teaching strategies "

CLO2 :Explain the planning social studies activities in young children This section explains to you on how to create future generations on to become a good citizens for the society and country. Some of the points that will be discussed in this chapter are; 4. PRACTICING CIVIC, GOVERMENT, AND CITIZIENSHIP IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - Becoming a good citizen - Valuing diversity - Learning about community roles - Fostering a sense of social responsibility - Teaching children about citizenship and civic

CLO3 :Practice appropriate methods and strategies for social studies in young children This section explain to you on the types of assessment that you can use to assess your student in social studies class. Some of the topics discussed in this chapter are; 5.ASSESSMENT IN SOCIAL STUDIES - What is childhood assessment? - Why is assessment is important? - What are different types of child assessment methods?

Please read and answer the questions for this class activity. Student need to present/ submit the task in class.

In this section you can get the exercise for each topic. Please do the exercise and submit it. If you have any questions or problems please contact your lecturer.