Module Descriptors
SUPPORTING LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE EARLY YEARS CURRICULA
PSYC50322
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 240
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - OPEN BOOK EXAMINATION IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module covers:
Study of the aims and characteristics of the Curricula Frameworks for children 0 ? 8yrs and will include the following topics:
Principles, theoretical perspectives and models influencing the development of curricula in the Early Years
How young children learn and develop
Providing an appropriate environment to meet the needs of children aged 0-3yrs, 3-5yrs and in KS1
Planning, observing and assessing children's learning and development
Transitions during the early years
Working in partnership with parents
Study of the aims and characteristics of the Curricula Frameworks for children 0 ? 8yrs and will include the following topics:
Principles, theoretical perspectives and models influencing the development of curricula in the Early Years
How young children learn and develop
Providing an appropriate environment to meet the needs of children aged 0-3yrs, 3-5yrs and in KS1
Planning, observing and assessing children's learning and development
Transitions during the early years
Working in partnership with parents
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures, videos and directed reading will build upon students' prior knowledge of theories and practical experience, which will then be applied in seminars and work- based tasks. Tasks may include:
Focused observations of children engaged in activities to provide material for seminar discussion
Observation and evaluation of specific resources or play areas
Involvement in curriculum planning activities
Tracking and recording individual children's progress
Analysis of a range of strategies used by the adult to support children's learning
Focused observations of children engaged in activities to provide material for seminar discussion
Observation and evaluation of specific resources or play areas
Involvement in curriculum planning activities
Tracking and recording individual children's progress
Analysis of a range of strategies used by the adult to support children's learning
Module Texts
Abbott, L. & Langton, A. (Eds) (2005) Birth to Three Matters: Supporting the Framework of Effective Practice Open University Press
Bruce, T. (2005) Developing Learning in Early Childhood Paul Chapman Publishing, London
Drake, J. (2001) Planning Children?s play and Learning in the Foundation Stage David Fulton Publishers, London
Gopnik, A. Meltzoff, A. & Kuhl, P. (2004) How Babies Think Phoenix
Goldschmied, E. & Jackson, S. (2003) People Under Three Routledge Falmer, London
Herschkowitz, N. & Chapman Herschkowitz, E. (2004)A Good Start in Life: Understanding Your Child?s Brain & Behavior from Birth to Age 6 Dana Press
MacIntyre, C. (2001) Enhancing learning through Play: A developmental perspective for Early Years Settings David Fulton Publishers Ltd., London
Makin, L. & Whitehead, M. (2004) How to Develop Children's Early Literacy: A Guide for Professional Carers & Educators Paul Chapman Publishers, London
Pound, L. (1999) Supporting Mathematical Development in the Early Years (Supporting Early Learning Series) Open University Press
Whitebread, D. (2002) Teaching and learning in the Early Years (2nd Ed) Routledge Falmer, London
Bruce, T. (2005) Developing Learning in Early Childhood Paul Chapman Publishing, London
Drake, J. (2001) Planning Children?s play and Learning in the Foundation Stage David Fulton Publishers, London
Gopnik, A. Meltzoff, A. & Kuhl, P. (2004) How Babies Think Phoenix
Goldschmied, E. & Jackson, S. (2003) People Under Three Routledge Falmer, London
Herschkowitz, N. & Chapman Herschkowitz, E. (2004)A Good Start in Life: Understanding Your Child?s Brain & Behavior from Birth to Age 6 Dana Press
MacIntyre, C. (2001) Enhancing learning through Play: A developmental perspective for Early Years Settings David Fulton Publishers Ltd., London
Makin, L. & Whitehead, M. (2004) How to Develop Children's Early Literacy: A Guide for Professional Carers & Educators Paul Chapman Publishers, London
Pound, L. (1999) Supporting Mathematical Development in the Early Years (Supporting Early Learning Series) Open University Press
Whitebread, D. (2002) Teaching and learning in the Early Years (2nd Ed) Routledge Falmer, London
Module Resources
The learner will need access to current curriculum guidance documents for children 0-8yrs as appropriate to their national requirements.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. Open book, timed essay (50%)
2. A work-based information booklet 2000 words (50%)
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS:
1. A 2 hour timed essay to critically analyse how a specified type of play provision can be used to meet the developmental and learning needs of children in EACH of the age ranges 0-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs AND 5-7 yrs with reference to the appropriate curriculum frameworks. ( Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
2. Prepare a document to inform EITHER Parents OR Staff how you provide for and support the children's learning and development in ONE area of the curriculum in your Early Years setting (Learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5)
2. A work-based information booklet 2000 words (50%)
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS:
1. A 2 hour timed essay to critically analyse how a specified type of play provision can be used to meet the developmental and learning needs of children in EACH of the age ranges 0-3 yrs, 3-5 yrs AND 5-7 yrs with reference to the appropriate curriculum frameworks. ( Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4)
2. Prepare a document to inform EITHER Parents OR Staff how you provide for and support the children's learning and development in ONE area of the curriculum in your Early Years setting (Learning outcomes 1,2,3,4,5)