Unit 7 – Play and learning in children’s education
Diploma in Child Care and Education Cache Level 3
E4 Include examples of different theoretical models of how children play and learn
E5 Include an explanation of how observations can inform planning to meet children's learning needs
D2 Include an explanation of the key issues in recording assessments
C1 Analyse the importance of planning and providing learning opportunities to meet children's diverse needs
E6 Include TWO (2) examples of information from agencies outside the setting which may contribute to the assessment of learning needs
E7 Include TWO (2) plans for curriculum activities which show different approaches to planning learning opportunities
D1 Provide evidence of how …show more content…

This convocation is improving the Childs speech and vocabulary. Social interaction is linked to problem solving, planning and abstract thinking. The last stage is ‘ the cultural context’ which means children use tools which come from there one culture to help them with speech, writing and to help them functions effectively in society. The history of the child’s family and the Childs experiences are important o understand there cognitive development. E5 Include an explanation of how observations can inform planning to meet children's learning needs
D2 Include an explanation of the key issues in recording assessments
C1 Analyse the importance of planning and providing learning opportunities to meet children's diverse needs
E5/D2/C1
When planning for children, getting the correct age, stage and ability is very important. The best way to do this is though observing the child. Observations provide the practitioners with the valuable information they need about the child being observed. The practitioner will be able to identify the Childs: ? Age, Stage and Ability ? Language and Communication ? Social interaction ? Behavioural needs/issues ? Emotional needs ? Likes/ dislikes ? Additional needs /problems ? Learning styles Once the practitioner has discovered the needs of the child they can work on meeting them. The practitioner is then able to