Children's Development and Learning

Cod y Modiwl: ED14520
Teitl y Modiwl: Children's Development and Learning
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Panna Lloyd-Karlinger
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Panna Lloyd-Karlinger; Dr Sian Lloyd-Williams; Mrs Annabel Latham; Dr Rhodri Evans; Hannah Mobbs; Dr Megan Hicks; Mr Prysor Davies; Dr Rosemary Cann

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 900 Words	30%
Asesiad Semester	Portfolio: 2100 Words	70%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 900 Words	30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Portfolio: 2100 Words	70%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of children’s development and learning
Reflect upon and evaluate how theorists and social approaches impact children’s development and learning in theory and practice
Critically evaluate theories, approaches and methods of assessing learning and thinking.
Demonstrate a critical engagement with relevant source material.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module introduces students to the methods of child study, child-care practices and developmental psychology and relates these to a practical context of working with young children. Students will consider the main principles of children’s development and also consider additional learning needs. They will consider the impact of the environment on children’s development and learning, as well as reflecting on the importance of monitoring, reviewing and evaluating children’s development and their own practices. As part of the module, students will have the opportunity to undertake 50 hours of placement in an early years setting.

Cynnwys

Lectures and seminars will be based on the following:
Key Principles and Concepts
Pre-natal and brain development
Cognitive Theories
Theory of Mind
Additional learning needs
The impact of the environment on children’s learning
Social Learning theories and Leadership in Education
Meeting the needs of all children – ACE’S
Monitoring, reviewing and evaluating development and practices
Weeks 9 and 10 – students will undertake placements (50 hours in total). Throughout the seminar sessions, students will be supported in finding and organising placements

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Communication techniques are a vital element throughout lectures and seminars. Spoken communication throughout seminar activities. Written communication throughout written assessments.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will be encouraged to reflect upon and evaluate their skills
Datrys Problemau	An essential element in the process of critical assessment
Gwaith Tim	Team work, in form of key professional behaviors and interdisciplinary working procedures, will be an important skill that will be developed throughout
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Feedback from the written assignment and personal reflection during seminar tasks and the portfolio encourage improved performance.
Rhifedd	Occasional descriptive statistics in lectures and sources.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Students will be challenged and encouraged to develop a range of professional skills
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research is required for the main assessments and will be for the seminar tasks.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Written assignments will be word-processed and students will be using ICT to research

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