Module Descriptors
WORKING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
ECST50102
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: James Pugh
Email: J.Pugh@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 270
Total Learning Hours: 300
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Ashton Sixth Form College, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence B, Burton and South Derbyshire College, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence C, Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Newcastle, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence E, Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Stafford, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence F, Stoke-on-Trent College, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence G, Shrewsbury Colleges Group, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
- Occurrence H, South Staffordshire College - Lichfield Site, UG Semester 1 to UG Semester 2
Sites
- Ashton Sixth Form College
- Burton and South Derbyshire College
- Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Newcastle
- Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Stafford
- Shrewsbury Colleges Group
- South Staffordshire College - Lichfield Site
- Stoke-on-Trent College
Assessment
- Coursework - Case Study weighted at 100%
Module Details
Indicative Content
The module will include:
• Investigating the organisational structures of provision for young children
• The impact of the legal framework, national and local policy on provision
• Working with professionals from other agencies and disciplines to provide a unified and holistic approach to child health and development
• Approaches to working in partnership with parents and families
• Supporting children’s transitions
• Initiatives to promote child and family health and well-being
• Investigating the organisational structures of provision for young children
• The impact of the legal framework, national and local policy on provision
• Working with professionals from other agencies and disciplines to provide a unified and holistic approach to child health and development
• Approaches to working in partnership with parents and families
• Supporting children’s transitions
• Initiatives to promote child and family health and well-being
Learning Strategies
A range of teaching and learning strategies will be employed, including lectures, seminars, DVDs, one to one tutorials, presentations and case studies. The module will establish concepts to be revisited in other modules at this level and consolidate thinking and learning. Students will apply their professional experiences to discuss aspects of the module and build upon their knowledge and understanding of organisations, services and professional roles using links with the workplace to engage in independent inquiry.
Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
Critical evaluation and reflection on a Case Study
(100%) (LOs 1,2,3)
Formative Assessment:
Group activities will facilitate verbal feedback from tutors and peers and opportunities to present a draft assignment plans to gain tutor feedback will be available through the tutorial system. Students will be encouraged to discuss plans with their work-based critical friend or colleagues and ask for constructive feedback
Critical evaluation and reflection on a Case Study
(100%) (LOs 1,2,3)
Formative Assessment:
Group activities will facilitate verbal feedback from tutors and peers and opportunities to present a draft assignment plans to gain tutor feedback will be available through the tutorial system. Students will be encouraged to discuss plans with their work-based critical friend or colleagues and ask for constructive feedback
Resources
Access to work-based settings, multi-media classroom resources, access to university library resources, Blackboard
Texts
Baldock, P., Fitzgerald, D. Kay, J. (2005), Understanding Early Years Policy. London: Paul Chapman
Barker, R. (Ed), (2009), Making Sense of Every Child Matters. Bristol: Policy Press
Jones, P., Moss,D., Tomlinson,P., Welch, S. (Eds), (2008), Childhood: Services and Provision for Children. Harlow: Pearson Education
Waller, T., (Ed), (2009), An Introduction to Early Childhood (2nd Ed). London: Sage
Barker, R. (Ed), (2009), Making Sense of Every Child Matters. Bristol: Policy Press
Jones, P., Moss,D., Tomlinson,P., Welch, S. (Eds), (2008), Childhood: Services and Provision for Children. Harlow: Pearson Education
Waller, T., (Ed), (2009), An Introduction to Early Childhood (2nd Ed). London: Sage
Learning Outcomes
1. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of early childhood services within the context of legislation and policy
Analysis
Learning
Enquiry
2. Critically reflect upon the role of the Early Years practitioner in supporting the diverse needs of families with young children
Knowledge and Understanding
Reflection
Application
3. Demonstrate understanding of how professional from other disciplines can contribute to a unified approach to child health and development
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Analysis
Learning
Enquiry
2. Critically reflect upon the role of the Early Years practitioner in supporting the diverse needs of families with young children
Knowledge and Understanding
Reflection
Application
3. Demonstrate understanding of how professional from other disciplines can contribute to a unified approach to child health and development
Knowledge and Understanding
Application