Module Information

Module Identifier
ED20620
Module Title
Working with Children
Academic Year
2014/2015
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 1 x 1hour every week
Seminars / Tutorials
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Literature Review of 1500 words  30%
Semester Assessment portfolio of 3500 words based on 5 day observation  70%
Supplementary Assessment bibliographic exercise of 1500 words  All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40%. New assignment questions will be given   30%
Supplementary Assessment portfolio of 3500 words  All failed elements of the assessment must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40%. New assignment questions will be given   70%

Learning Outcomes

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

Critically evaluate approaches and methods of working with children and practitioners.

Critically discuss approaches and methods of working with children.

Critically examine ethical positions surrounding working with children.

Demonstrate a critical engagement with relevant source material.

Content

Lectures and seminars will be based on the following:
Lecture and seminar 1: Effective communication
Lecture and seminar 2: Engaging with children
Lecture and seminar 3: Working with families
Lecture and seminar 4: Leadership and teamwork
Lecture and seminar 5: Creating a learning environment
Lecture and seminar 6: Research methods and research ethics
Lecture and seminar 7: Cultural Diversity
Lecture and seminar 8: Curriculum approaches
Lecture and seminar 9: Knowing and using community support structures
Lecture and seminar 10: ICT: Tools for effective learning in childhood settings

Brief description

This module aims to provide students with a range of insights into relevant and necessary aspects of working with children. Students will be expected to acquire knowledge of the key concepts that are central to working with children and they will be expected to examine a range of approaches towards studying practices in various educational settings. All students opting to take this module, will be required to pay for a CRB police check.


Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 5