The University will work closely with the practical work placements to assess competence. Students will be visited by a tutor who will give verbal and written feedback.

Summative Assessment
1. Successfully complete of an EYTS portfolio which provides evidence of how the student has met the EYTS standards (Weighting 0%)

2. A reflective and analytical account of two activities/incidents observed in the early years setting which demonstrated a team working approach to leadership and management .
(Weighting 100%) (LO 1,2) (3,000 words)

Students will be required to successfully complete both elements of assessment to pass this module.

This module involves a placement in an early years settings which extends professional development from level 5 by considering the particular communications skills required to work in and lead an early years team. The students will develop their practice, understanding and skills of planning and implementing activities for children in preparation for employable status. It will enable practitioners to establish evidence of advanced practical skills and learning from work based activities. Students will reflect upon the preparation of the curriculum and the organisation of staff and children within the EYFS.

Students will engage in reflective analysis to enhance their own performance within Early Years settings with reference to the Early Years Teacher Standards.

The learning strategies within the module provides serial and block placements. The final block placement includes 1 day per week at the University which will provide teaching support and time for reflection with peers.

The student will achieve the learning outcomes of the module mainly through remote learning in the work place setting. The student will need to identify a work place critical friend, and tutor support will be by e-mail, telephone and one hour placement visit at each setting.

General:


Ang,L 2014 The Early Years Curriculum; The UK context and beyond. Routledge

Briggs, M. and Hansen, A. (2012) Play-based learning in the primary school Sage

Desailly, J. (2012) Creativity in the primary classroom Sage

Macintyre, C. (2012) Enhancing learning through play 2nd ed, David Fulton

Fanthome, C., (2004) Work Placements - a Survival Guide for Students, London, Palgrave/ Macmillan.

Hobart, C. and Frankel,J., (2009), A Practical Guide to Child Care and Education Placements, Cheltenham, Nelson ThornesRawlings, A., (2008), Studying |Early Years: A guide to work based learning, Maidenhead OU Press

Oates, R. and Hey, C. (2014) The student practitioner in early childhood studies Routledge

Watts, A. (2013) Outdoor learning throughout the seasons David Fulton

University teaching sessions
Tutorials
Placement School meetings with Mentor
University library
Materials and Links on PGCE Blackboard