Sharing Learning Experiences with Children

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
Y/601/0109
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
36 hours

Assessment Guidance

n/a

Aim

This unit considers how different experiences offered in the local area can support children's learning.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know how children learn.

Additional details

An in-depth understanding of how children learn is not required for this learning outcome however learners should understand that children learn by:

  • using their senses to explore their environment e.g. feeling objects, smelling and tasting, listening and identifying sounds around them
  • investigating and experiencing their environment - children learn through trial and error
  • playing 
  • working with other children and adults

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify ways that children can learn.
  • 1.2
    Outline ways that children use senses to find out about the world.
  • 1.3
    State the importance of investigation for children's learning.
2

Know how to use stories and rhymes with young children.

Additional details

Learners need to identify different stories and rhymes that will be appropriate for children from birth to five years. Different sensory aids could include:


  • story bags
  • puppets
  • visual cues
  • objects

Examples of how children can participate in stories or rhymes could include:


  • asking them to tell the story in their own words
  • using actions
  • encouraging them to join in repetitive sections
  • asking questions
  • encouraging them to make appropriate sounds

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify stories and rhymes for children 0-5 years.
  • 2.2
    Identify sensory aid(s) to support children's enjoyment of stories.
  • 2.3
    State ways to encourage children to take part in stories or rhymes.
3

Understand that the natural world can support children's learning.

Additional details

Learners should consider different natural environments that yYoung children may be able to access including parks, meadows, playing areas, gardens, nursery or school outdoor areas, seashore. They can then use their chosen environment to suggest different objects of interest e.g. shells, stones, sea creatures, cones, leaves, bark etc.

The learner should give examples of how these experiences can develop children's curiosity e.g. sensory experiences, experimenting, questioning

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Identify objects of interest from the natural world.
  • 3.2
    List natural environments which may be used to extend children's experiences.
  • 3.3
    Give an example of how outdoor experiences can develop children's curiosity.
4

Know how the local community can be used to broaden children's experiences.

Additional details

Learners can research their own local environment to find out who can provide experiences for children. Some examples may include:


  • local library - story telling, holiday activities
  • allotment association - introduce children to gardening
  • ranger service - taking children into natural areas to consider wildlife, seashore environment 
  • city farms - children can help care for animals or visit 

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    List local organisations, services or people that can provide experiences for children.
  • 4.2
    State the benefits of finding out about the local community for children.
  • 4.3
    Give examples of ways that local organisations, services or people working in the community can broaden children's experiences.