ED3S038 - Children Learning through Landscapes 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED3S038 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Children Learning through Landscapes | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Sallyann Seaward | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy-Lee Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | 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
• To explore learning through play in an outdoor environment and how this supports children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social development.
• To identify and prepare opportunities for children’s learning in the outdoor environment
• To analyse the role of the adult when applying an outdoor pedagogy and identify the challenges that are faced in practice.
• To plan, deliver and reflect on outdoor play /learning opportunities for children
• To demonstrate an understanding of the environmental impact of using nature’s spaces and resources for outdoor play and sustainability
• To compare national and international approaches to outdoor learning and analyse good practice
Content Summary
Theories of Outdoor play and learning relating to children’s physical, intellectual, emotional and social development; this will be supported by being able to demonstrate the ability to plan and deliver outdoor play activities that support the holistic development of children.
Design appropriate outdoor activities that relate to the Welsh curriculum.
Development of a range of practical skills and ideas that will support the preparation of safe practice when outdoors.
Application of different approaches when working with children in the outdoors which aim to promote positive behaviours outside
The resourcefulness, limitations and sustainability of different outdoor spaces, to include issues relating to health and safety.
Conduct and understand the need for risk benefits assessment in order to enable risky play for early years children.
The examination of different pedagogies and approaches which have influenced practice, currently and historically, both nationally and internationally.
The concept of sustainability and the need to create positive learning experiences which will instill in children a respect for nature and the environment, an understanding of its value, our role in caring for it and a commitment to ensuring that the benefits remain for future generations.
Reflect upon practice, providing recommendations for improvement.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 20 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Tutorial | 3 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 10 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| Placement | 8 |
| Directed Study | 75 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 2 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse how outdoor learning/ play enhances children’s holistic development and justify the importance of children’s connection to nature. |
| LO2 | Compare different approaches to outdoor learning and critically evaluate the role of the adult in supporting children in the outdoor environment. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Evaluation of outdoor practice | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |