Management development and professionalism in edu 1.pptx

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1. Cover page Name: Lusanda  Surname: Ntuli  Student number: St10459654  Module name: Management Development and Professionalism  Module code:MDP5111  Name of project: Project plan for a pre-school unit  Total of marks:100

2. summary As the principal of Little Fishes Play Centre , my responsibilities include managing the expansion plan to accommodate preschoolers, with a focus on the creation of themed play spaces, interactive learning zones, and arts and crafts sections. This includes carefully budgeting resources to efficiently distribute expenditures for supplies, equipment, and staffing requirements. In addition, I provide orientation seminars for teachers and parents to familiarise them with the new play spaces and their advantages for preschoolers, as well as to provide suggestions on how to best use resources to increase learning and play. Managing the space required for each section is critical, necessitating thorough planning to guarantee proper space allocation while preserving a unified and functioning atmosphere. This interactive play areas are for grade 3, foundation phase learners and it introduces  and prepares them to Natural Sciences. 

3. Classroom floorplan Painting corner Moon mat  Classroom area with tables and chairs for normal lessons White board Towering rocketship Space puzzles Sensory Space bins 

4. Developmental advantages 1. Rocket Ship Play Structure: Gross Motor Skills:  Climbing, sliding, and navigating through the rocket ship play structure helps children develop their gross motor skills, which are important for movement and coordination (Louw & Louw, 2007). Imaginative Play:  Pretending to be astronauts on thrilling space missions encourages imaginative play, allowing children to explore different roles and scenarios while fostering creativity (DBE, 2011) . Problem-Solving:  According to DBE (2011) interacting with the interactive control panels on the play structure promotes problem-solving skills as children figure out how to navigate and control their "spaceship."  2. Moon Mat: Sensory Experience:  Bouncing and playing on the moon mat provides children with a unique sensory experience, stimulating their senses and enhancing their awareness of their bodies and movements (Louw & Louw, 2007). Imagination:  Experiencing the sensation of lunar gravity encourages imaginative play as children pretend to be astronauts exploring the moon's surface, fostering creativity and storytelling skills (DBE, 2011). Physical Activity:  Bouncing on the moon mat promotes physical activity and exercise, helping children develop their muscles and coordination while having fun (Borko, 2004).  3. Space Puzzles: Problem-Solving:  Piecing together space puzzles challenges children to use their problem-solving skills as they figure out how to fit the pieces together to form the complete image (DBE, 2011). Spatial Awareness:  Working with space-themed puzzles helps children develop spatial awareness as they learn to recognize shapes, patterns, and relationships between objects (Louw & Louw, 2007). .

5. Developmental advantages Learning About Space:  Space puzzles introduce children to different elements of space, such as planets, constellations, and spacecraft, helping them develop an understanding and appreciation of the cosmos. 4. Sensory Space Bins: Sensory Exploration:  Engaging with sensory space bins allows children to explore different textures, colors, and materials, stimulating their senses and enhancing their sensory perception (Borko, 2004). Fine Motor Skills:  Manipulating the materials in sensory bins, such as moon sand and metallic sensory balls, helps children develop their fine motor skills as they pick up, pour, and sift through the materials (DBE, 2011). Imaginative Play:  Sensory space bins inspire imaginative play as children create stories and scenarios using the materials, fostering creativity and language development (Louw & Louw, 2007). 5. Galactic Paintings: Creative Expression:  Painting cosmic landscapes and colorful nebulae allows children to express their creativity and imagination through art, promoting self-expression and confidence (Koster, 2015). Fine Motor Skills:  Using brushes and sponges to paint helps children develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they manipulate the tools and control their movements (DBE, 2011). Exploring Colors:  Experimenting with a variety of metallic paint colors encourages children to explore color mixing and blending, introducing them to basic color theory concepts while creating vibrant and colorful artworks (Koster, 2015).

6. Implementation plan Developmental Area Resources Required Persons Responsible Timeframes Rocket Ship Play Structure Soft play materials, climbing ropes, interactive control panels General workers Budgeting: 1 month Training: 1 week Creation: 2 weeks Usage: Ongoing Moon Mat Foam mat, lunar surface design, moon rocks General workers Budgeting: 2 weeks Training: 1 week Creation: 1 week Usage: Ongoing Space Puzzles Age-appropriate puzzles with space-themed images Class teacher Budgeting: 1 week Training: 1 week Creation: 1 week Usage: Ongoing Sensory Space Bins Moon sand, star-shaped beads, metallic sensory balls Student teacher Budgeting: 2 weeks Training: 1 week Creation: 1 week Usage: Ongoing Galactic Paintings Paint brushes, sponges, metallic paint colors Kids under supervision Budgeting: 1 week Training: N/A Creation: 2 weeks Usage: Ongoing

7. . Resource allocation  Allow 1-2 months for budgeting, depending on the availability of finances and the complexity of the resources necessary in each area. Teacher Training: Conduct training sessions lasting about a week to familiarise instructors with the objective and implementation of each developmental area. Creation of Areas: Allow 1-2 weeks to create each section inside the classroom, taking into account the time required for equipment setup, material arrangement, and safety. Use of Areas: Determine the usage schedule for each area, such as daily, weekly, or term-based usage, depending on the curriculum and the developmental requirements of the students (DBE, 2011). The Rocket Ship Play Structure will be used daily during free play sessions (20 mins daily).  The Moon Mat will be used for weekly gross motor activities during physical education sessions (1 hour weekly). Space Puzzles will be incorporated into weekly small group learning activities (2 hours weekly). Sensory Space Bins will be available for daily sensory exploration sessions (15 minutes daily). Galactic Paintings will be an ongoing art activity available during designated art and creativity sessions (10 hours per term).

8. bibliography Borko, H. (2004). Professional development and teacher learning: mapping the terrain . Educational Researcher , 33(3), 3–15. Department of Basic Education. South Africa. (2011).  Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS): Foundation Phase. Grades R-3: English Life Skills . Pretoria: Government Printing Works. Koster, J.B. (2015).  Growing Artists :Teaching the Arts to Young Children . 6 th   edn . New York: Delmar Cengage Learning.  Louw, D. and Louw, A. (2007) Child and Adolescent Development . Cape Town: Routledge. 

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