Develop Foundational Concept of Learning

Fundamental learning ensures that the learner achieves the competence required to attain the qualification as well as providing the foundation for further learning. Fundamental learning involves the content, incentives, and social and societal dimensions. Literacy and numeracy skills are embedded across each of the four strands and in the learning outcomes. The students oral literacy skills are supported through the strong emphasis on discussion, debate and argumentation throughout the learning. They will develop their reading, comprehension and writing skills when they research, examine, compare and critique different theories, case studies and information. Their digital and media literacy skills are developed as they use technology for research and presentation purposes. Politics and Society also helps students develop political literacy as they gain the vocabulary and skills to discuss events and issues affecting them and they learn how to articulate informed views on the political structures that operate at local, national and global levels.

Importance Of Literacy And Numeracy

Literacy and numeracy are important for the learning and overall development of a child in an early childhood education setting. It helps in increasing the productivity level of a child and his contribution to the economy of the country. Speaking, reading, numeracy, and writing are important skills that children learn daily. Independent reading and shared reading is important for enhancing imaginative and creative skills. It develops oral and language skills and development of communication. Numeracy skills focus on a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts and ideas to solve problems in daily life. Singing, reading, writing, rhyming, and using numbers are activities that start even before a child enters school.