Module Information
Module Identifier
ED10020
Module Title
Professional Practice
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Research Proposal Research proposal (guidance on appropriate topics linked to the module will be given) 2100 Words | 70% |
| Semester Assessment | Reflective Assignment Reflective assignment focused on professional conduct 900 Words | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Research Proposal Research proposal (guidance on appropriate topics linked to the module will be given) 2100 Words | 70% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Reflective Assignment Reflective assignment focused on professional conduct 900 Words | 30% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Develop knowledge and understanding to work effectively as an early years’ practitioner.
Critically discuss pedagogical approaches and methods of working with young children.
Understand and evaluate the main principles underpinning early years leadership and partnership working.
Explain the role of reflective practice in EY contexts and evaluate appropriate research models of reflective practice.
Develop an understanding of the impact of the Welsh language and culture on early years settings and the workforce.
Brief description
This module begins to develop students’ professional and practical skills to work as effective practitioners within the early years. Students will acquire knowledge of the key concepts that are central to working with young children, including an exploration of the principles of partnership working, an introduction to the theoretical approaches to leadership and consideration of different pedagogical approaches to working with young children.
A core element of the module will be the development of reflective practice and students will begin to develop their critical reflection skills. Students will critically examine research methods and ethical positions surrounding working with children. The module emphasises the importance of the impact of the Welsh language and culture on the early years' workplace. To aid reflective practice, students will undertake a 50 hour placement in an early years’ setting as part of this module.
A core element of the module will be the development of reflective practice and students will begin to develop their critical reflection skills. Students will critically examine research methods and ethical positions surrounding working with children. The module emphasises the importance of the impact of the Welsh language and culture on the early years' workplace. To aid reflective practice, students will undertake a 50 hour placement in an early years’ setting as part of this module.
Content
Workshop and seminar content will be centred on the following themes:
Roles, responsibilities and accountability in the early years' workplace
Reflective practice
Research methods and ethics
Approaches and methods for working with young children
Creating a learning environment
Partnership working
Welsh language and culture in the workplace
Theoretical approaches to leadership and management
The last two weeks will be a placement in an early years’ setting.
Roles, responsibilities and accountability in the early years' workplace
Reflective practice
Research methods and ethics
Approaches and methods for working with young children
Creating a learning environment
Partnership working
Welsh language and culture in the workplace
Theoretical approaches to leadership and management
The last two weeks will be a placement in an early years’ setting.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Adaptability and resilience | Personal Development and Career Planning - Students will begin to develop the skills to work as a professional. |
| Co-ordinating with others | Throughout the module, students will explore the importance of working with others. |
| Creative Problem Solving | Students will need to look at creative ways of dealing with problems or difficult situations. The research proposal will allow students to think about how research can help solve particular questions. |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Students will begin to explore the importance of action research in early years' settings. |
| Digital capability | Students will look at the part technology can play in supporting professional practise. |
| Professional communication | Throughout the module, students will explore the importance of communicating professionally. |
| Reflection | Improving Learning and Performance: Students will explore the importance of reflecting on their skills and using feedback to improve. |
| Subject Specific Skills | Reflective practice will be a key aspect of the module, given the importance of this in practise. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4