Module Information
Module Identifier
ED10620
Module Title
EARLY YEARS PROVISION: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE
Academic Year
2012/2013
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 hours |
| Seminars / Tutorials | 10 hours |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Assignment 1 - Bibliographic exercise bibliographic exercise of 400 words | 10% |
| Semester Assessment | Assignment 2 - Essay essay of 1600 words | 40% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Exam two hour written examination, two questions | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Supplementary Bibliographic Exercise All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40 % New assignment titles - bibliographic exercise of 400 words | 10% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Supplementary Assignmnet All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40 % New assignment titles - essay of 1600 words | 40% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Supplementary Exam All failed elements of the assessments must be retaken if the students average mark falls below the required pass mark of 40 % New examination paper will be issued - two hour written examination, two questions | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate an effective knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of early years provisions.
Critically evaluate relevant principles and practices in relation to early years provision.
Form coherent arguments in relation to the principles and practices of early years provision.
Demonstrate a competent use of relevant source material.
Brief description
This module aims to provide students with a detailed knowledge of the range of services available to young children and their families. It also aims to develop awareness of the impact of policy and social issues on provision.
Content
Lectures and seminars will be based on the following:
Lecture and seminar 1: History of early childhood provision and practice I
Lecture and seminar 2: History of early childhood provision and practice II
Lecture and seminar 3: Impact of legislation and polices on practice I
Lecture and seminar 4: Foundation Phase in Wales
Lecture and seminar 5: Local co-ordination of services
Lecture and seminar 6: National co-ordination of services
Lecture and seminar 7: Childcare Partnerships
Lecture and seminar 8: Training and qualifications for early childhood practitioners
Lecture and seminar 9: Inequality in early childhood services
Lecture and seminar 10: Assessment of provision
Lecture and seminar 1: History of early childhood provision and practice I
Lecture and seminar 2: History of early childhood provision and practice II
Lecture and seminar 3: Impact of legislation and polices on practice I
Lecture and seminar 4: Foundation Phase in Wales
Lecture and seminar 5: Local co-ordination of services
Lecture and seminar 6: National co-ordination of services
Lecture and seminar 7: Childcare Partnerships
Lecture and seminar 8: Training and qualifications for early childhood practitioners
Lecture and seminar 9: Inequality in early childhood services
Lecture and seminar 10: Assessment of provision
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4