Early Learning and Language Development

 

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Department: Social Sciences Module Code: EDUC72001
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 36
Effective Term: 2013/14 Indep. Study Hours: 36
Credits: 6

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  Early Learning 3

Module Description/Aims:

  Ensure that quality criteria are understood and used when planning and implementing appropriate learning, language and leisure activities for young children  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture36 Per Module
Tutorial12 Per Module


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Follow the evolving service delivery framework associated with ECCE
2Select and implement appropriate play activities to enhance children's literacy and numeracy skills
3Identify the key elements of a quality ECCE environment
4Demonstrate a working knowledge of the functions and elements of language
5Apply the importance of language to the ECCE environment
6Demonstrate knowledge of the organs of speech in planning language reinforcement exercises


 
Learning Strategies show detail >>
   
 
Learning Strategies
Strategies used in this module will include :<br>? interdisciplinary perspective<br>? reflective practice<br>? interpretive approach<br>? diagnostic attitude


 
Indicative Syllabus Content show detail >>
   
 
Content Detail
Perspectives on quality in ECCEmodels, indicators, international comparators
Evolving service delivery frameworknational standards, international best practice, current issues
Early Interventionrationale, case studies
Literacy and numeracy :hand writing, mathematical concepts
Functions of language
Organs of speech
Introduction to :Phonology
Phonetics
Morphology
Syntax
Semantics
Uses of the voice


 
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Assessment Strategies
Assessment will take the form of reflective activities aimed at consolidating knowledge and skills gained to date and applying these to an ECCE environment. For CA, learners will develop and implement activities for the target age group, justify choices, adapt activities for an inclusive audience and use their professional and personal attributes.
Final written exams will provide opportunities for learners to analyse and critically evaluate contemporary theories, models and frameworks of ECCE.


 
Indicative Assessments show detail >>
   
Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
2, 4Continuous AssessmentAssignment - Out of Class30
1, 3, 5, 6Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam70


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
None0954581563A Review of International Policies, Practices and Research Relating to Quality in ECCE
CECDE
CECDE		2004-
Recommended0955104807'Siolta - a National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education
CECDE
CECDE		2006-
Recommended0415259932Children's Communication Skills from birth to five years
Buckley, Belinda
Routledge		2003-
None0761970525Contemporary Issues in the Early Years
Pugh, Gillian
Sage		20013rd-
None0415172829The Early years - a reader
Smidt, Sandra
Routledge		1998-
None1573791040Educating Young Children
Hohmann, Mary
High Scope Press		20022nd-
Recommended0761941744Developing learning in early childhood
Bruce, Tina
Sage		2004-
None0761941053Learning in the early years
Riley, Jeni
Sage		2003-
None0415280486Teaching and learning in the early years
Whitebread, David
RoutledgeFalmer		20032nd-
Essential9780717153244Early Childhood Education and Care
Mhic Mhathuna M. and Taylor, M.
Gill & Macmillan		2012-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
JournalAn Leanbh Og, The OMEP Ireland Journal of Early Childhood Studies
JournalChild Education
JournalJunior Education
Websitewww.siolta.ie
Websitewww.ncca.ie
JournalJournal of early childhood literacy, Sage publications
Course MaterialStarting Strong II: Early childhood education and care , OECD, 2006
Course MaterialPerspectives on the relationship between education and care in early childhood - a background paper, Noirin Hayes, NCCA, 2007
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