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Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
5221EDSTUD-SEP-CTY
Aims
The aim of this module is for students to explore the pedagogy and practice of primary education and to become aware of the current issues and debates.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Discuss the theory that underpins ‘effective’ practice in the early years
2.
Examine the evidence base for effective early years practice
3.
Reflect upon the role of adults in supporting children in the early years
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Students will look at theory, practice and current issues in early years education which will include but will not be limited to the following:
Current research about ‘effective’ pedagogy and practice
The importance of talk in the early years
Organising the environment to support the emergence and development of communication skills
The role of adults (educators, including parents) in supporting early literacy and numeracy and other areas of development and learning
Using immersive activity and child-led opportunities
Planning adult-directed activities/ towards formal learning
Students will look at theory, practice and current issues in early years education which will include but will not be limited to the following:
Current research about ‘effective’ pedagogy and practice
The importance of talk in the early years
Organising the environment to support the emergence and development of communication skills
The role of adults (educators, including parents) in supporting early literacy and numeracy and other areas of development and learning
Using immersive activity and child-led opportunities
Planning adult-directed activities/ towards formal learning
Module Overview:
This module enables you to explore the pedagogy and practice of early education and to become aware of the current issues and debates. You will learn to discuss the theory that underpins effective practice in early years, to examine the evidence base for effective early years practice, and to reflect upon the role of adults in supporting children in the early years.
This module enables you to explore the pedagogy and practice of early education and to become aware of the current issues and debates. You will learn to discuss the theory that underpins effective practice in early years, to examine the evidence base for effective early years practice, and to reflect upon the role of adults in supporting children in the early years.
Additional Information:
The assessment asks students to use their developing knowledge of theory and research and demonstrate an awareness of contemporary issues in early years through academic reflection.
Opportunities for group and individual tutorials are embedded in this module.
The assessment asks students to use their developing knowledge of theory and research and demonstrate an awareness of contemporary issues in early years through academic reflection.
Opportunities for group and individual tutorials are embedded in this module.