ED3D003 - Professional Learning and Practice 3 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED3D003 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Professional Learning and Practice 3 | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Sharon Phillips | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy-Lee Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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
• Understand a range of leadership and management styles and theories and how they can improve practices in settings
• To extend the development of professional, collaborative and pedagogical skills and knowledge acquired in Professional Learning and Practice 2; evidencing the relevant National Occupational Standards.
• To promote the innovative use of Welsh Language and activities which focus on Welsh culture
Content Summary
• Critical understanding of leadership and management and the different leadership theories and styles – including change management theories and ethical leadership.
• Theoretical and practical approaches to managing innovation and change and the barriers that might arise.
• Critical and theoretical understanding of the importance of collaboration and effective team working, including conflict resolution and change management.
• To continue to develop important skills in terms of reflection and academic writing, demonstrating a sound awareness between research, theory and practice.
• Extend and promote the use of Welsh language skills and an understanding of Welsh culture as can be applied in professional practice
• 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 - Independent | 5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Apply a range of practical skills, knowledge and reflective approaches to improving pedagogy in placement*, demonstrating clear links between theory and practice and explaining how the National Occupational Standards and SCW competencies are achieved. |
| LO2 | Analyse a critical and theoretical understanding of how effective leadership can drive change in Early Years Settings |
| LO3 | Exemplify innovative use of developing Welsh language skills and illustrate the promotion of Welsh culture and practice. |
Module Requisites
| Code | Title | Requisite Type |
|---|---|---|
| MOD012204 | Professional Learning and Practice 2 | pre-requisite |
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assessment (CW) | Practical Coursework 1 | Implement and evaluate a teaching activity (Welsh) | 0 | 1800 | 30 | No | 40 |
| Portfolio | Portfolio 1 | Tasks related to practice. 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 | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |