Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participant will be able to: 

• Develop an appreciation for children
• Enhance teachers’ observation skills
• Increases teacher’s effectiveness in developing age appropriate programmes

Outline

• What is child development?
• Physical development in infants and toddlers and its implications
• Cognitive development
• The development of language and communication: verbal and written
• Emotional development
• Social development

Trainer’s Profile
Rebecca C. holds a Master of Arts in Education from Goldsmiths College, University of London and the Institute of Education, London.  A Wheelock -Khoo Kim Choo scholar for year 2002.  An associate researcher and lecturer with the National Institute of Education/Nanyang Technological University in the Visual and Performing Arts department.  An associate lecturer with Regional Training Resource Centre Asia and Ngee Ann Polytechnic in the Specialist Diploma. A field practitioner who works closely with young children and teachers in an early childhood centre.

Duration: 3 hours

Venue: Singapore

Closing Date: 23 Feb 04