Gwybodaeth Modiwlau

Module Identifier
ED11620
Module Title
YOUNG CHILDREN LEARNING
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Dr Rosemary O Cann
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 15 Hours
Seminars / Tutorials 5 Hours
Practical
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Essay  Continuous Assessment: Assignment of 2, 000 words  25%
Semester Assessment Bibliography  Continuous assessment: bibliography exercise of 1000 words  15%
Semester Exam 2 Hours   Examination  two hour written examination, two questions  60%
Supplementary Assessment Supplementary Assignment  New assignment question 1 essay of 2000 words  25%
Supplementary Assessment Supplementary Bibliography  New bibliography title Bibliographical exercise of 1000 words  15%
Supplementary Exam 2 Hours   Supplementary Exam  New examination paper Two hour written examination, two question  60%

Learning Outcomes


On the successful completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate:

  • Demonstrate an effective knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and the appropriate methods of teaching them.
  • Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate all aspects of the module content.
  • Demonstrate an ability of forming coherent arguments in discussing issues related to young children learning.
  • Demonstrate a competent use of relevant source material.

Brief description


The following topics will be discussed:

  • An historical overview - the development of pre-school education - relevant legislation and key players. Video - "An invitation to play" Wales PPA Cymru.
  • Different forms of pre-school provision, voluntary, statutory and private. Differences in style, emphasis and organisation, parental involvement and provision for special needs.
  • The Desirable Outcomes and the Early Learning Goals - the implications for the Early Years Programme.
  • The organisation of a pre-school session, free and structured play activities needed to meet different ages, stages, background and experience of the children, the ratio of, and role of adults, involving the community.
  • The development of early literacy - linguistic development and the use of language, books, rhymes and stories, early reading and early writing experiences.
  • The development of the child's understanding of the world - recognising features of the local environment, distinctions between past and present, communicating their findings by various means such as talk, pictures or simple charts and designing, making and using assembled materials and components.
  • The infant curriculum - with reference to the National Curriculum Criteria. The relevance of the integrated approach to enhance learning, developing attitudes, skills and concepts.
  • Preparation for pre-school visit, simple observation of children at play - talking and relating to young children and contributing to the play situation.
  • Establishing links with supporting agencies e.g. NSPCC, Chidl Welfare, social services, child psychologist, working in partnership as specified by the Children Act of 1989.
  • Focusing on the Code of Practice - catering for the child with special needs, physical, emotional and intellectual within pre-school settings, mainstream classrooms and special units/schools. An examination of resources, classroom organisations and the relevant sections of the National Curriculum.
The following aspects will be targeted in seminars:

  • Getting to know one another - recalling own pre-school experiences.
  • Play
  • Exploring the characteristics of an effective infants' teacher.
  • Catering for children with special needs.
  • Revision Tips.

Reading List

General Text
Hanko, Gerda. (1985.) Special needs in ordinary classrooms :an approach to teacher support and pupil care in primary and secondary schools /Gerda Hanko. Basil Blackwell Primo search Hanko, Gerda. (1985.) Special needs in ordinary classrooms :an approach to teacher support and pupil care in primary and secondary schools /Gerda Hanko. Infant/Special Need Booklist (Lectures 7-10) Basil Blackwell Primo search Warnock, Mary. (1978.) Meeting special educational needs :a brief guide by Mrs Mary Warnock to the report of the Committee of Enquiry into Education of Handicapped Children and Young People /[for the] Department of Education and Science [and] Scottish Education Department [and] Welsh Office. H.M.S.O. Primo search Recommended Text
(1983.) Early childhood development and education :readings in psychology /edited by Margaret Donaldson, Robert Grieve and Chris Pratt. Pre-School Booklist (Lectures 1 - 7) Blackwell Primo search (1992.) Getting the Act together :provision for pupils with special educational needs ; a management handbook for schools and local education authorities /Audit Commission and Her Majesty's Inspectorate. Infant/ Special Need Booklist (Lectures 7-10) HMSO Primo search (1990.) Starting with quality :the report of the Committee of Inquiry into the quality of the educational experience offered to 3 and 4 year olds, chaired by Angela Rumbold. Pre - School Booklist(Lectures 1 - 7) H.M.S.O. Primo search Bruce, Tina. (2005.) Early childhood education /Tina Bruce. Pre-School Booklist (Lectures 1 - 7) Hodder Education Primo search Bruce, Tina. (1987.) Early childhood education /Tina Bruce. Pre-School Booklist (Lectures 1 - 7) Hodder and Stoughton Primo search Bruce, Tina. (1997.) Early childhood education /Tina Bruce. Pre-School Booklist (Lectures 1 - 7) Hodder & Stoughton Educational Primo search Bruce, Tina. (1991.) Time to play in early childhood education /Tina Bruce. Pre - School Booklist(Lectures 1 - 7) Hodder & Stoughton Primo search Cleave, Shirley. (1982.) And so to school :a study of continuity from pre-school to infant school /Shirley Cleave, Sandra Jowett, Margaret Bate. Pre - School Booklist(Lectures 1 - 7) NFER-Nelson Primo search Moyles, Janet R. (1989.) Just playing? :the role and status of play in early childhood education /Janet R. Moyles. Pre-School Booklist (Lectures 1 - 7) Open University Press Primo search Moyles, Janet R. (1989.) Just playing? :the role and status of play in early childhood education /Janet R. Moyles. Pre-School Booklist (lectures 1-7) Open University Press Primo search Tizard, Barbara. (c2002.) Young children learning /Barbara Tizard and Martin Hughes ; with a new foreword by Judy Dunn. Pre-School Booklist (Lectures 1 - 7) Blackwell Pub. Primo search Tizard, Barbara. (1984.) Young children learning :talking and thinking at home and at school /Barbara Tizard and Martin Hughes. Pre-School Booklist (Lectures 1 - 7) Fontana Primo search (2001) Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special education Special Educational Needs - Code of Practice http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/_doc/3724/SENCodeOfPractice.pdf Infant/Special Need Booklist (Lectures 7-10) (1996) Desirable Outcomes for Children's learning before compulsory school age http://www.accac.org.uk/uploads/documents/110.pdf Pre-School Booklist (Lectures 1-7) ACAC

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4