Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
Due to Covid-19 students should refer to the module Blackboard pages for assessment details
Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
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Semester Assessment | Written assignment (1,000 words) | 20% |
Semester Assessment | Portfolio (4,000 words) | 80% |
Supplementary Assessment | Written assignment (1,000 words) | 20% |
Supplementary Assessment | Portfolio (4,000 words) | 80% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Critically integrate theoretical perspectives in the delivery of professional practice
2. Meet and evidence the national occupational standards covered in this module for early years’ practitioners
3. Critically consider and evaluate implications of research findings for future personal development
Brief description
Lead programmes for the promotion of children and young people’s development SCDCCLD 0403
Lead curriculum provision of early education for children SCDCCLD 0407
Lead the physical, emotional and social development of children SCDCCLD 0408
Lead the support of children’s communication SCDCCLD 0409
Lead the support for children’s creativity SCDCCLD 0410
Lead the support for children’s mathematical learning, exploration and problem solving SCDCCLD 0411
Lead in advising and supporting practitioners in early years settings working with children who have additional support needs SCDCCLD 0415
Lead practice that promotes the safeguarding of children and young people SCDHSC 0044
Develop your practice through reflection and learning SCDHSC 0033
Develop your own knowledge and practice SCDHSC 0023
Engage with families in ways that encourage them to be involved with their children’s learning and development SCDCCLD 0317
Support families to engage in groups within the childcare setting SCDCCLD 0332
Contribute to the effectiveness of teams SCDCHSC 0241
Content
National Occupational Standards and professional development (2 hour lecture)
In addition, each student will have a designated supervisor and a placement mentor who will monitor the student’s progress.
Students will have completed placements in semester 2, year 2.
Module Skills
Skills Type | Skills details |
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Application of Number | Students may need to work with or present data where appropriate |
Communication | 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. |
Improving own Learning and Performance | 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. |
Information Technology | Students will need to use appropriate ICT throughout their portfolio, particularly in the case of data analysis if this is necessary. |
Personal Development and Career planning | Students will need to continuously reflect upon their own practice and consider their personal development |
Problem solving | 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 |
Research skills | Students will need to use research skills in order to explore the practices they include in the portfolio |
Subject Specific Skills | Students will need to demonstrate the skills necessary for working in a professional practice |
Team work | Whilst out on placement, students will be required to work with others and reflect upon this in their portfolio. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 6