ED4U028 - International Perspectives on Early Childhood 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED4U028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | International Perspectives on Early Childhood | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Social Work | ||
| Module Leader: | Gareth Dart | ||
| Module Team: | Elsa Torres | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To display a systematic understanding of knowledge, and a critical awareness of how young children develop.
To systematically engage with and critically evaluate national and international research and literature in relation to theories, policies and contexts for learning in the early years.
To critically examine the impact of society and culture on children’s development.
To critically evaluate the early years curriculum, assessment and the role of child initiated learning and play.
To develop reflect capabilities in relation to the practitioner's role in working with children, families and other professionals within early years.
Content Summary
Constructs of childhood
Developmental theories: cognitive, behaviour, language and social-emotional from infancy to 8 years of age.
Physical health and motor development
Atypical and typical development
Children’s Wellbeing
Playful learning and playful pedagogies
Listening to young children
Social, economic and political factors, including poverty, social exclusion, non-traditional families etc.
Technology and child development.
Policy and legislation in early childhood contexts
Role of assessment in children's early learning.
Working with families and other professionals and communities.
Reflective Frameworks.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 25 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Independent Study | 200 |
| Directed Study | 69 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To critically analyse and evaluate theory, policy, processes and practice in relation to early childhood in order to generate new knowledge and understanding. |
| LO2 | To apply new learning to academic studies and/or professional context. |
| LO3 | Critically evaluate the impact of a wide variety of contemporary influences on childhood and need for effective partnership working in relation to working with young children. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | In this assignment the student will reflect upon the key issues in relation to early childhood and demonstrate how this impacts upon practice. Title to be negotiated with tutor beforehand. | 0 | 5000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |