ED1S014 - Perspectives of Early Childhood 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED1S014 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Perspectives of Early Childhood | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Claire Pescott | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy-Lee Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100463 - early years education | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To examine current, alternative and emerging theoretical and policy development in childhood and education.
To evaluate childhood discourse and its impact on how the child is viewed.
To explore roles and responsibilities of educators to implement the sociology of education within pedagogy and practice.
Content Summary
Nature v nurture – opposed views of childhood – Locke and Rousseau.
Changing nature of childhood – historical overview and differences across cultures – childhood discourses.
Social construction of childhood – children as social agents.
Childhood in modern Britain – e.g. toxic childhood, sexualisation of childhood.
The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) ;
Factors that influence growth and development prebirth / external influences on brain development
Key theoretical child development/education theory – e.g. Piaget/Vygotsky – social constructivism, DeBono, Bruner, Montessori, Steiner, Bandura, Maslow, Bronfenbrenner.
An introduction to Post humanism – construction of self within cultural context and non-human factors, children’s subjectivities.
An introduction to Post structuralism – challenging dominant discourse.
Importance of play and socio/cultural factors in pedagogy and practice.
Role of the adult in early childhood and education.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Placement | 3 |
| Directed Study | 60 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 3 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate historical, current, alternative and emerging theory and practice in early childhood and education |
| LO2 | Identify and reflect on the role of the adult and factors that can influence children’s learning and development |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Views of childhood and impact on early education | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |