Working with Children

Cod y Modiwl
ED20600
Teitl y Modiwl
Working with Children
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1 Dysgwyd dros 2 semester
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Mr Gwilym Ap Gruffudd
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Ms Dawn Walton
Dr Stephen Atherton
Dr Lucy Trotter
Dr Megan Hicks
Mr Prysor Davies
Hannah Mobbs
Dr Rosemary Cann
Dr Susan Chapman

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Assesiad

Manylion Assesiad

Hyd Assesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Ailsefyll Annotated bibliography of a minimum of 10 items on a given topic. 1600 Words 40%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Portfolio based on placement(s) 2400 Words 60%
Asesiad Semester Portfolio based on placement(s) 2400 Words 60%
Asesiad Semester Annotated bibliography of a minimum of 10 items on a given topic. 1600 Words 40%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Critically evaluate approaches and methods of working with children and practitioners.
  2. Critically discuss approaches and methods of working with children.
  3. Critically examine ethical positions surrounding working with children.
  4. Evaluate resources available to practitioners to support professional learning.

Disgrifiad cryno

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 DBS check.

Nod

This module enables students to gain experience of working with children in educational or childcare settings and to apply their skills and knowledge of theory, policy and practice gained in other modules on the Childhood Studies programme.

Cynnwys

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

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 Opportunities to work in an educational setting.
Datrys Problemau An essential element in the process of critical assessment.
Gwaith Tim Seminar activities provide many opportunities for team work, including group presentations and debates.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun Feedback from the written assignment and personal reflection during seminar tasks encourage improved performance.
Rhifedd Occasional descriptive statistics in lectures and sources.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol Working with professional practitioners.
Sgiliau ymchwil Research is required for the main assessments and some of the seminar tasks.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth Written assignments should be word-processed and one of the seminar tasks requires the development of a PowerPoint presentation.

Nodau

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