All Modules B6-Development Matters in the early years

1 Characteristics of Effective Learning Area of Learning and Development Aspect Prime Areas Playing and exploring – engagement Finding out and exploring Playing with what they know Being willing to ‘have a go’ (Disposition) Personal, Social and Emotional Development Making relationships Self-confidence and self-awareness Managing feelings and behavior Physical Development Moving and handling Health and self-care Active learning – motivation Being involved and concentrating Keeping trying Enjoying achieving what they set out to do Communication and Language Listening and attention Understanding Speaking Specific areas Literacy Creating and thinking critically – thinking Having their own ideas Making links Choosing ways to do things Reading Writing Mathematics Numbers Shape, space and measure Understanding the World People and communities The world Technology Expressive Arts and Design Exploring and using media and materials Being imaginative 5

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