Summative Assessment:
1. An Annotated Bibliography (2000 words )
(LOs 1, 2) (75%)

2. A Reflective Account (1000 words)
(LO 3) (25%)

Formative Assessment:
This will take place throughout the module in the form of informal observations, questioning, discussion, group work and attendance monitoring. Group seminar discussions and paired activities will provide opportunities for students to gain verbal feedback from peers and module tutors. Regular feedback, from the module tutor and through the personal tutor system, will take place. Generic plans and the structure of the assignments will be reviewed at appropriate times throughout the module.

This module will focus initially on exploring developing constructs of childhood in different societies to facilitate critical reflection on student’s own understandings and what has influenced them. It will continue to expand on concepts and issues introduced previously to allow for more breadth and depth of independent research and reading of topics related to individual’s interests and experiences. It will enable students to seek perspectives beyond their personal experiences and compare and contrast children’s life experiences in different societies. It is expected that the content and assessment of this module will provide appropriate professional and academic challenge to encourage and prepare students for progression after achieving their award.

1. Identify a range of global perspectives on early childhood and reflect upon their influence on experiences in practice
Learning
Reflection

2. Analyse the impact of a contemporary societal issue on the lives of young children within an international context
Analysis
Enquiry

3. Reflect on personal and professional development during the course, review previous action plans and identify future targets
Learning
Problem Solving
Reflection

A range of teaching and learning strategies will be employed, including lectures, seminars, DVDs, one to one tutorials, presentations and case studies. Peer group discussion will allow students to share ideas and experiences and will encourage reflection and evaluation. Links will be made to concepts and issues introduced in previous modules to embed learning and stimulate independent thinking.

Multi-media classroom resources, access to peer-reviewed journals in the university library resources, Blackboard

Papatheodorou, T. and Moyles, J., (2012), Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Early Childhood. London: Sage
Pugh, G. and Duffy, B. (Eds) (2013), Contemporary Issues in the Early Years (6th Ed). London: Sage
Waller, T., (Ed), (2009), An Introduction to Early Childhood (2nd Ed). London: Sage
Willan, J., Parker-Rees and Savage, J., (2010), Early Childhood Studies (3rd Ed). Exeter: Learning Matters