Professional Development A - Work Placement A

 

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Department: Social Sciences Module Code: WORK62000
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours:
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 0
Effective Term: 2013/14 Indep. Study Hours:
Credits: 12

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Module Description/Aims:

  This module is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience as a facilitator of learning and development within early years settings.  


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Evaluate teaching techniques that can be used with young children (under 6 years).
2Organising teaching strategies that are developmentally and culturally appropriate for an early years curriculum.
3Plan and present appropriate learning experiences for young children that may have to embrace the concept of difference.
4Demonstrate effective interactional skills with young children through the medium of play.
5Employ a variety of observation techniques in early years environments.
6Develop reflective practice skills.


 
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Professional Development/Work Placement 1The practical application of teaching methodologies; planning, presenting and evaluating learning activities that can also embrace the concept of difference, cultural and linguistic diversity when required; exploration of ideas for organizing and implementing activities; considering how activities may be extended, modified or reinforced; consideration of optimum moments and methods of intervention to facilitate learning; encouraging sustained shared thinking with young children; supporting play and learning through interaction; observation skills in practice; the reflective educarer in the early years context, reflective review of placement experiences in relation to professional development.


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Continuous AssessmentPortfolio40
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Continuous AssessmentPractical Teaching60


 
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