Unit Standard number 244480
Facilitate the Holistic Development Of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children.
Unit Standard 244480 – Alignment Index SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND RELATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SO 1 FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF BABIES, TODDLERS
AND YOUNG CHILDREN.
AC 1 Facilitation uses developmentally appropriate
activities that are fun, relevant and meaningful to
the life-world of the children.
AC 2 The facilitation approach responds to cues
provided by the children, while providing structure
and experiences for their own development.
(Cues may be noted through active listening and
observation.)
AC 3 The facilitation approach is multi-cultural, avoids
bias and is sensitive to the existing knowledge,
experiences and needs of the children.
AC 4 The facilitation approach takes advantage of
teachable moments.
("Teachable moments" refers to those unplanned
opportunities for development that present
themselves during the daily programme or routine
if child is cared for at home by a parent figure.)
AC 5 Children are managed in a manner that promotes
development and is sensitive to the needs of
individual children.
AC 6 Communication is responsive and promotes
development in general and language
development in particular. Questioning
techniques, where applicable, are open, positive
and responsive, promote child development and
help to make learning explicit where appropriate.
AC 7 Verbal and non-verbal interactions value the
children and are encouraging, supportive,
participatory, warm, caring and responsive to
emotional and developmental needs.
AC 8 Facilitation is carried out in a manner that ensures
the physical and emotional safety, security and
comfort of the children.
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,Unit Standard number 244480
Facilitate the Holistic Development Of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children.
AC 9 Facilitation is carried out such that behaviour and
life-skills are modelled in a developmentally
appropriate manner.
("Modelling" here refers to the way in which the
facilitator provides an example to the children
concerning behaviour.)
AC 10 Facilitation ensures the holistic development of
children.
AC 11 Behaviour and conflict management is positive,
sympathetic, constructive, supportive, respectful
and in line with current legislation.
SO 2 REFLECT ON OWN FACILITATION.
AC 1 The reflection considers own facilitation approach
in relation to the developmental aims.
AC 2 Feedback is obtained from a variety of relevant
sources on the value and success of the facilitation
approach. Such sources include colleagues and
parents.
AC 3 The reflection reveals strengths and weaknesses of
the way in which development is facilitated.
AC 4 The reflection identifies the extent to which
facilitation contributes meaningfully to the overall
aims of the Early Childhood Development service.
AC 5 Recommendations are provided to build on
strengths and address identified weaknesses,
thereby helping to improve future facilitation.
AC 6 Findings and recommendations are recorded
clearly to support future facilitation.
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, Unit Standard number 244480
Facilitate the Holistic Development Of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children.
Activity 1
Consider the skill of writing by hand. What physical skills must develop before we master handwriting?
Take out a pen or pencil and write your name and favorite place to visit below. Reflect on this skill.
- My name is Persia
- My favorite place to visit is Kwazulu Natal.
1. Small muscle development
For muscle strength in fingers and hands.
2. Large muscle development
For postural control to remain upright while doing seat work.
3. Hand and eye coordination
To interpret visual information and respond with a motor action.
4. Ability to make basic strokes
For efficient pencil grasp.
5. Ability to hold a writing tool.
To pick up and use a object with one hand
6. Copying shapes with a drawing tool
For visual perceptual skills to determine size and shape.
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Facilitate the Holistic Development Of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children.
Unit Standard 244480 – Alignment Index SPECIFIC OUTCOMES AND RELATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
SO 1 FACILITATE DEVELOPMENT OF BABIES, TODDLERS
AND YOUNG CHILDREN.
AC 1 Facilitation uses developmentally appropriate
activities that are fun, relevant and meaningful to
the life-world of the children.
AC 2 The facilitation approach responds to cues
provided by the children, while providing structure
and experiences for their own development.
(Cues may be noted through active listening and
observation.)
AC 3 The facilitation approach is multi-cultural, avoids
bias and is sensitive to the existing knowledge,
experiences and needs of the children.
AC 4 The facilitation approach takes advantage of
teachable moments.
("Teachable moments" refers to those unplanned
opportunities for development that present
themselves during the daily programme or routine
if child is cared for at home by a parent figure.)
AC 5 Children are managed in a manner that promotes
development and is sensitive to the needs of
individual children.
AC 6 Communication is responsive and promotes
development in general and language
development in particular. Questioning
techniques, where applicable, are open, positive
and responsive, promote child development and
help to make learning explicit where appropriate.
AC 7 Verbal and non-verbal interactions value the
children and are encouraging, supportive,
participatory, warm, caring and responsive to
emotional and developmental needs.
AC 8 Facilitation is carried out in a manner that ensures
the physical and emotional safety, security and
comfort of the children.
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,Unit Standard number 244480
Facilitate the Holistic Development Of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children.
AC 9 Facilitation is carried out such that behaviour and
life-skills are modelled in a developmentally
appropriate manner.
("Modelling" here refers to the way in which the
facilitator provides an example to the children
concerning behaviour.)
AC 10 Facilitation ensures the holistic development of
children.
AC 11 Behaviour and conflict management is positive,
sympathetic, constructive, supportive, respectful
and in line with current legislation.
SO 2 REFLECT ON OWN FACILITATION.
AC 1 The reflection considers own facilitation approach
in relation to the developmental aims.
AC 2 Feedback is obtained from a variety of relevant
sources on the value and success of the facilitation
approach. Such sources include colleagues and
parents.
AC 3 The reflection reveals strengths and weaknesses of
the way in which development is facilitated.
AC 4 The reflection identifies the extent to which
facilitation contributes meaningfully to the overall
aims of the Early Childhood Development service.
AC 5 Recommendations are provided to build on
strengths and address identified weaknesses,
thereby helping to improve future facilitation.
AC 6 Findings and recommendations are recorded
clearly to support future facilitation.
Page 2 of 17
, Unit Standard number 244480
Facilitate the Holistic Development Of Babies, Toddlers and Young Children.
Activity 1
Consider the skill of writing by hand. What physical skills must develop before we master handwriting?
Take out a pen or pencil and write your name and favorite place to visit below. Reflect on this skill.
- My name is Persia
- My favorite place to visit is Kwazulu Natal.
1. Small muscle development
For muscle strength in fingers and hands.
2. Large muscle development
For postural control to remain upright while doing seat work.
3. Hand and eye coordination
To interpret visual information and respond with a motor action.
4. Ability to make basic strokes
For efficient pencil grasp.
5. Ability to hold a writing tool.
To pick up and use a object with one hand
6. Copying shapes with a drawing tool
For visual perceptual skills to determine size and shape.
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