EA1D003 - Professional Learning and Practice 1 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | EA1D003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Learning and Practice 1 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Eleri John | ||
| Module Team: | Pavla Boulton, Philippa Watkins, Claire Pescott | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | Welsh | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 5 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100463 - early years education | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To develop the skills and knowledge required in placement situations and to apply the relevant skills in order to evidence the relevant National Occupational Standards.
To develop an awareness of Welsh language and culture in practice
To develop a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policy and practice in the early years
To reflect on children’s learning needs and how pedagogy supports this.
Content Summary
To develop the skills and knowledge required in placement situations and to apply the relevant skills in order to evidence the relevant National Occupational Standards.
To develop an awareness of Welsh language and culture in practice
To develop a knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policy and practice in the early years
To reflect on children’s learning needs and how pedagogy supports this.
Understand and develop the skills required for professional practice.
Make connections between learning and development theories and their place in practice.
Develop pedagogical understanding that supports teaching and learning in the early years.
Engage in a range of module tasks that evidence understanding of reflective practice.
Development of Welsh language skills and an understanding of the Welsh culture which can be applied in professional practice.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a range of practitioners in safeguarding including the role of the child protection officer.
Discuss children’s rights to protection and the UNCRC
Identify and implement online safety protocols within practice and within personal and professional use of social media
Level 1 Safeguarding Training
Develop a range of academic skills that can support the learners to fully engage in their studies effectively e.g. essay planning, referencing, writing skills, reflective writing, use of PowerPoint and presentation skills.
Students will need to pass (minimum of 40%) the ‘portfolio’ assessment in order to pass this module. In addition the module must be passed before progressing to the next level or completing the award. Successful completion will need to be supported and evidenced by a satisfactory Placement Monitoring Report where there are no significant ‘causes for concern’ identified in respect of the above learning outcomes including those documented in the Placement Handbook.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Tutorial | 10 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Placement | 234 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 3 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 3 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Explain safeguarding practice in an early years context making reference to current legislation and practice |
| LO2 | Apply practical skills, knowledge and basic Welsh language skills, within the practice environment and through written documentation, to explain how identified National Occupational Standards and Social Care Wales competencies* are achieved. |
| LO3 | Describe practice in a professional setting and identify areas for personal professional development. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Practical Coursework 1 | Create a teaching resource | 0 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of evidence Teaching activities; Lesson plans; Reflective accounts and evaluations; Evidence linked to the NOS | 0 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Practical Coursework 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |