Module Provider: |
Institute of Education |
Number of credits: |
20 [10 ECTS credits] |
Level: |
C (Certificate) |
Terms in which taught: |
Summer |
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Pre-requisites: |
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Co-requisites: |
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Module version for: |
2007/8 |
Aims:
To develop knowledge and understanding of:
The characteristics of a positive environment to support children and promote learning
Statutory and non – statutory health and safety requirements in education and childcare settings
The role of the professional in maintaining a positive environment
How environments influence learning and development
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Assessable learning outcomes:
Recognise how statutory and non – statutory health and safety requirements affect work based practice
Initiate actions in the work place which will motivate either the children, the staff or both
Develop creative work based practice
Appraise practice to ensure non – discriminatory practice
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Additional outcomes:
To recognise how statutory and non – statutory health and safety requirements affect work based practice
To initiate actions in the work place which will motivate either the children, the staff or both
To develop creative work based practice
To appraise practice to ensure non – discriminatory practice
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Outline content:
Statutory and non – statutory health and safety requirements
Management of children’s health and well-being in a setting
Health and safety awareness
The importance of anti-discriminatory practice in creating a positive environment
The role of the professional
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
How the use of displays and resources contribute to learning and development
Colour and creativity for a positive environment
Criteria to assess work-based practice
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Brief description of teaching
and learning methods:
A combination of lectures, seminars, group discussions peer presentations, case studies, simulations and independent research will enable the learner to reach the intended outcomes Work – based learning will provide an essential contribution to achievement of the outcomes. |
Contact hours:
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Spring |
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| Lectures |
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15 |
| Tutorials/seminars |
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| Practicals |
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| Other contact (eg study visits) |
Work - based tasks will be set and used within taught sessions throughout the programme |
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| Total hours |
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15 |
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| Number of essays or assignments |
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2
Work-based assessment |
| Other (eg major seminar paper) |
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Assessment:
Coursework
Poster presentation
Evaluation of provision in the work place, with recommendations for improvement (90%)
Evidence of working at pass level in work-place (10%)
Relative percentage of coursework: 100%
Examinations None
Requirements for a pass 40%
Reassessment arrangements
Resubmission of coursework within one month of return
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