ED2D003 - Professional Learning and Practice 2 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED2D003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Learning and Practice 2 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Claire Pescott , Sharon Phillips | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy-Lee Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| 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 support students to develop the skills and knowledge required in placement; evidencing the relevant national occupational standards.
To build knowledge and understanding of collaborative skills and practices in an Early Years context.
To identify and evaluate a range of techniques and tools for developing reflective practice.
To support the use of Welsh language and interpret how Welsh culture is promoted through curricula strategies in the early years.
Examine what constitutes good mental health in children and the factors that are important in maintaining this from a child development perspective.
To explore a range of factors that can impact on children’s learning.
Content Summary
Understand and extend the skills required for professional practice, including the importance and implementation of health, safety and risk management in early years settings
Make thorough connections between theories learned in level 5 modules and practice.
Engage in a range of module tasks that demonstrate self-evaluation and reflective techniques; developing a professional development plan
Definitions, prevalence and possible causations of common mental health difficulties occurring in childhood
Develop understanding of strategies for promoting good mental health and well-being in children in the early years.
Extend the use of Welsh language skills and an understanding of Welsh culture as can be applied in professional practice.
Extend the development of academic skills that can support the learners to fully engage in their studies effectively, e.g. reflective techniques, preparation for research methods and self-evaluation.
Students will need to pass (minimum of 40%) the ‘portfolio’ assessment in order to pass this module. In addition, the module must be passed successfully 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 | 14 |
| Seminar | 22 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Independent Study | 113 |
| Placement | 234 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply practical skills, and reflect on practice within the EY context, making clear links with theory , through written documentation, to explain how identified National Occupational Standards and Social Care Wales competencies are achieved. |
| LO2 | Explore factors that are important in developing good mental health in babies and young children. |
| LO3 | Evaluate the use of the Welsh language and the promotion of Welsh culture in an early years context. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD012202 | Professional Learning and Practice 1 | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Evaluation of practice in Welsh language and Welsh culture | 0 | 1500 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | 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 | |
| Report 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |