Year 3 Early Years Practitioner Placement

Cod y Modiwl: ED35860
Teitl y Modiwl: Year 3 Early Years Practitioner Placement
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Mrs Annabel Latham
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mr Prysor Davies; Dr Rosemary Cann

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Portfolio: (made up of assessed subunits and assessed sessions) 12000 Words	100%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Portfolio: (made up of assessed subunits and assessed sessions). Failed elements will have to be retaken 12000 Words	100%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Integrate theoretical perspectives in the delivery of professional practice, including leadership skills.
Meet and evidence the national occupational standards for early years’ practitioners (the NOS for this LO are more advanced than those assessed in year 2 with a focus on leadership qualities).
Consider and evaluate implications of research findings for future development both personally and within the profession.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module will encourage students to take ownership of their personal, professional and academic development and utilize this to enhance their practice. Students will be required to keep a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their ability to meet the national occupational standards for early years’ practitioners. Critical reflection in relation to current practice and professional roles will be an integral part of the portfolio. Through professional evaluation of current research findings and exploration of the possibilities and implications for future development both personally and within the profession will be encouraged. Students will be assigned both a university supervisor and a placement mentor.

Cynnwys

Key concepts in work based learning (2 hour workshop)
Professional Enquiry workshop (2 hours)
Leadership in Practice (2 hours)
Structuring the portfolio (2 hours)

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch	The ability to reflect upon one’s own progress and identify and act upon one’s own development needs will be essential throughout this module.
Cydlynu ag erail	Whilst out on placement, students will be required to work with others and reflect upon this in their portfolio.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol	The ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, will be an essential element of the portfolio. Students will need to develop logical and clear argument and show an aptitude for the effective use of information in a direct and appropriate way.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol	Students will need to show efficiency in the organisation of large amounts of complex information and the ability to identify, describe and analyse the key features of the information.
Gallu digidol	Digital capability: Students will need to use appropriate ICT throughout their portfolio, particularly in the case of data analysis. Students are required to work with or present data where appropriate.
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol	Students will need to use research skills in order to explore the practices they include in the portfolio.
Myfyrdod	Students will need to continuously reflect upon their own practice and consider their personal development.
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol	Students will need to demonstrate the skills necessary for working in a professional practice.Leadership Skills: Application of theory to practice.
Synnwyr byd go iawn	Career Planning and Professional Development: Professional enquiry into pedagogical approaches to enhance practice requires adaptability and flexibility within context-specific environments. Independent research, time management, self-responsibility and self-reflection are developed and support career progression and postgraduate study.

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 6