ED1S032 - Child of the World 01 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED1S032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Child of the World | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Philippa Watkins, Wendy-Lee Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2019 | Final Year of Intake: | 2025 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| 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 Aug 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To equip students with the knowledge and underlying concepts and principles associated with children’s learning and developmental by examining:
Child development Theories, key theorists and environmental influences.
Current research policy and practice in the field.
Related Emergent issues.
Content Summary
This module will, for example, explore, analyse and develop an understanding of:
Key learning theorists
Social, emotional, physical and intellectual development
Observing children
Schematic development in young children
Global influences on child development
Play in childhood ; deprivation of play ; risky play
Theories of learning and approaches to teaching
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
Vulnerable children and ACES
Media impact
Digital impact
Sexualisation of children and young people
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 25 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 6 |
| Independent Study | 97 |
| Directed Study | 70 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate, interpret and develop lines of enquiry in order to demonstrate an understanding of: key theories, theorists and influences, policy, practice, and emergent issues within child development. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of children's development from observations in practice and research |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Report on a sequence of observations from a setting / workplace environment which demonstrate an understanding of child development | 0 | 2500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✘ | ✘ | |