M96
Award in Promoting Moral Development through Play During Early Years

MQF Level: 6

ECTS Value: 2 ECTS

Duration: 4 Sessions

Contact Hours: 10

Self Study Hours: 24

Assessment Hours: 16

 

Course Description

This Module aims to familiarise learners with conventional theories of moral development within holistic psychological development in early years. Furthermore, it introduces newer theories which pose a challenge to the former as they take into consideration other aspects of formation, such as caring, thoughtfulness and judgement. Early Years educators will be encouraged to continue to reflect on the centrality of moral formation in the holistic development of children. It also aims at equipping further educators with those skills necessary to enhance children’s moral dimension through play.

Entry Requirements

Applicants interested in following this programme are to be in possession of a minimum MQF Level 4 Certificate in Early Year’s Education. 

Overall Objectives and Outcomes


By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Competences

a) Create lesson plans integrating the topic of moral development through play.
b) Establish teacher and student roles in developing moral development in early childhood.
c) Produce games to aide in the moral development of the students in class.
d) Formulate multiple assessments for promoting student moral growth and informal instruction through moral development.
e) Present projects that promote Moral Development and support curricular goals.
f) Collaborate with various stakeholders to engage other members such as SMT (senior management team), teachers, parents and students to engage Moral Development through play as a tool in their teaching and learning.

Knowledge 

a) Describe what Moral Development is according the theories of Piaget, Kohlberg and Damon.
b) Describe the different stages of play
c) Describe the importance of play in the transmission of moral values.
d) Explain how play stimulates the child’s moral development.
e) Describe assessment procedures that match the learning outcomes.
f) Interact with peers and professionals in the sector on the subject matter.
g) Explain the stages of play and how it stimulates the child’s development.
h) Describe moral development according to theories of Piaget, Kohlberg and Damon.

Skills

a) Search for different sources on how to introduce Moral Development in their daily teaching and learning experience.
b) Undertake further studies on how Moral Development will be the basis of promoting values through play.
c) Investigate the continuous needs of all stakeholders involved to promote moral development through play during early childhood.
d) Critique the meaning of Morality and its implication on the development of children.
e) Apply the knowledge acquired on moral development in your educational practices.
f) Demonstrate the importance of play in the transmission of moral values.
g) develop moral development projects that enhance cognitive and social processes

Mode of Delivery

This module adopts a blended approach to teaching and learning. Information related to the structure and delivery of the module may be accessed through the IfE Portal. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures found on the Institute for Education’s website.  

Assessment Methods

This programme adopts continuous and summative methods of assessment including assignments, online tasks, reflective journals, projects and video presentations. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this module, course participants will be conferred an accredited certification. 

Further Learning Opportunities and Career Progression

Upon successful completion of this module, course participants may use certification conferred to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning for accredited programmes. Teachers may also use this certification in their application for accelerated progression.

Suggested Readings

Core Reading List
1. Eaude, T. (2008) Children’s Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development: Primary and Early Years (Achieving QTS Cross-Curricular Strand Series). Exeter: Learning Matters Ltd
2. Hay, D., & Nye, R. (2006). The spirit of the child. Jessica Kingsley Pub
3. Kamii, C., & DeVries, R. (1980). Group games in early education: Implications of Piaget’s theory. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
4. Piaget, J. (1932/1965). The moral judgment of the child. London: Free Press.
5. Hughes, Fergus P. (2009). Children, Play, and Development
6. Miller, L. (2016) The Spiritual Child: The new Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Triving. Picador USA.

Supplementary Reading List

1. DeVries, R., and Kohlberg, L. (1987/1990). Constructivist early education: Overview and comparisons with other programs. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
2. Roehlkepartain, Eugene, Ebstyne King Pamela, Wagener, Linda and Benson Peter (eds.). 2005. The handbook of spiritual development in childhood and adolescence, USA
3. Kamii, C., & DeVries, R. (1980). Group games in early education: Implications of Piaget’s theory. Washington, DC: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
4. Compayre, G. (2019) The Intellectual and Moral Development of the Child. Wentworth Press.

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