NURS112 - Unit 1: Principles of Early Childhood Pedagogy
Unit 1 explores key early childhood philosophies and their classroom implications, with a focus on child agency, pedagogy alignment, and reflective practice.
Course Details
Course Start Date
Wednesday، 1 July 2026
Course End Date
Tuesday، 7 July 2026
Course Location
Irqah, Riyadh 12544
Building
Riyadh Schools Boys Misk City
Landmark
معهد قادة التعليم
Course Description
In Unit 1, trainees will dive into the philosophical roots and practical implications of major approaches. Reasoning about adult intent, child agency, and the prepared environment. Aligning pedagogy to developmental needs and observed interests, fostering reflective practice habits.
By the end of this unit, trainees will be able to:
Recognise key pedagogical approaches (Montessori, Froebel, Reggio, Bronfenbrenner).
Distinguish child-led, guided and adult modes and when to use each
Articulate the adult’s role and reflective decision-making in practice