Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of societal and organisational structures and purposes of Early Years education, and the possible implications for learning and the learning process.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the underlying values, principles and practices relevant to Early Years education.
- Systematically analyse educational concepts, theories and issues of policy in an Early Years context.
- Select and apply a range of relevant theoretical and research based evidence (primary and secondary sources) to extend your knowledge and understanding.
- Organise and articulate opinions and arguments in speech and writing using relevant specialist vocabulary.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Placement | 8 |
Independent ºÚÁÏÉç | 118 |
Teaching | 24 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
General Resources
Preparing University Students for the Moral Responsibility of Early Years Education. This research collected the voices of students in a UK university, better to understand their perception of their 'moral responsibility' as trainee early years educators.
Development Matters.
Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.
Internet Resources
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Journal Articles
Education 3 - 13.
International journal of Early Years Education.
Early Years: An international Journal of Research and Development.
Early Child Development and Care.
Textbooks
Moyles, J., Georgeson, J. and Payler, J.. Early Years foundations meeting the challenge. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Pound, L. (2011). Influencing early childhood education. Berkshire: Open University Press.
Contemporary Issues in the Early Years. London: Sage.
Riley, J. (2007). Learning in the Early Years 3 - 7. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications.
Whitebread, D. and Coltman, P. (2008). Teaching adn learning in the Early Years. London: Routledge.
Sylva, K. (2010). Early childhood matters. London: Routledge.
Moyles, J. (2010). The excellence of play. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Teaching and Learning in the Early Years. Oxon: Routledge.
Tassoni, P. and Hucker, K. (2000). Planning play and the Early Years. Oxford: Heinemann.
Outdoor Learning in the Early Years. London: Routledge.
Pound, L. (2011). Theories and approaches to learning in the Early Years.
Dowling, M. (2010). Young children's personal, social and emotional development. London: Paul Chapman Pub..
Assessment
Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Individual Presentation
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Feedback from the individual presentation will be verbal and include peer and self-assessment feedback. The tutor will follow up with individuals if any concerns are identified
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Essay | 80% |
Presentation | 20% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework assignment(s) | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Coursework assignment(s) | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External