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Module Offerings

4213PRIM-SEP-MTP

Aims

To provide students with knowledge and understanding of children's development and learning with a particular focus on the development of language and communication skills. To introduce students to different teaching styles which match children's development and learning at different age phases.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Discuss children's language development and make connections to curriculum provision
2.
Explain how children learn using theory and Research

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:How the child develops, grows and learns. Learning theories. The acquisition and development of language and communication. Personal, social and emotional development. Physical development. The importance of play. The development of children's voice. Developing an identity and sense of self. Current documentation e.g. EYFS. Observational skills. Matching teaching strategies to developmental age phases.
Module Overview:
This module will provide you with knowledge and understanding of children's development and learning with a particular focus on the development of language and communication skills. This module will also introduce you to different teaching styles which match children's development and learning at different age phases.
Additional Information:This module will enable students to develop knowledge and understanding about how children develop, grow and learn and about how to adapt teaching strategies to the needs of the learner.

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