Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Primary and Early Years Education Theory and Practice
School	School of Education
Department	Teacher Education
Module Code	11 38947
Module Lead	Victoria Saunders
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-11 hours Practical Classes and workshops-22 hours Guided independent study-167 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module enables participants to study systematically, critically and in-depth, aspects of educating Primary and Early Years children (UK and International perspectives). It provides a practitioner perspective on curriculum approaches for Primary and Early Years Children, and enables participants to understand the contribution of curriculum subjects to children's learning and development. As well as lecture content, the module uses a series of weekly tasks to explore the relations of educational theory, teaching practice, curriculum and child development and learning. These tasks are undertaken by students independently, including weekly guided independent study sessions, and contribute to the creation of an assessed online portfolio.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Analyse different curriculum approaches to Primary and Early Years Education Critically evaluate curriculum subjects and their contribution to children's learning Describe and evaluate research into different teaching styles and practitioner models Identify how Early Years and Primary policy and legislation impacts on the Primary and Early Years Sector
Assessment	38947-01 : Essay, 1500 words : Coursework (50%) 38947-02 : Online Portfolio, 1500 words : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Essay (1,500 words) 50%; Online Portfolio (equivalent to 1,500 words) 50% Reassessment: Resubmission of the failed component where the overall module mark is less than the pass mark.
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