ED302A: Foundations Of Learning For Professional Practice At Early/First Level

ED302A: FOUNDATIONS OF LEARNING FOR PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AT EARLY/FIRST LEVEL (2019-2020)

Last modified: 02 Oct 2019 09:00

Course Overview

Develop a broad and critical understanding of how children develop and learn from conception through the first eight years of life.

Course Details

Study Type	Undergraduate	Level	3
Term	First Term	Credit Points	30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Mrs Amy Mcfarlane

Qualification Prerequisites

Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Either ED2044 From Learning to Teaching (Passed) or ED2055 From Learning to Teaching (Passed)
MA (Hons) Education (Studied)
Either ED2512 Learning and Teaching in and Through the Curriculum (Passed) or ED2555 Learning and Teaching in and Through the Curriculum (Passed)
Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

This course provides students with up-to-date knowledge and understanding, based on recent research, of the factors that impact upon childrenâ€™s development and learning and how this can, and should, inform practice in early childhood education and care.

It explores aspects of child development and how each impacts on learning. It covers a range of theories including those relating to: brain development, language acquisition, attachment theory. Students will critical analyse early childhood education and care (ECEC) including a detailed study of at least one eg Reggio. Students are supported in the development of a range of observational techniques and methods of interaction.

This course will provide an opportunity to demonstrate and apply broad and critical understanding of professional practice during a four week placement in an early/first level school setting.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 21st September 2026 for Term 1 and Full Year courses and 8th January 2027 for Term 2 courses.

Summative Assessments

Oral Presentation: Individual

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	100
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	The presentation must demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge and understanding of ECEC, supported by a student self-evaluation of practice (15/20 minutes) The presentation will take place following placement. Student presentations are videoed and students are encouraged to self-evaluate and review against written feedback from tutors.

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Formative Assessment

Assessment of Professional Practice in partnership with school-based colleagues

Assessment Type	Formative	Weighting
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Organised Peer Assessment

Assessment Type	Formative	Weighting
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks	Look up Week Numbers
Feedback

Learning Outcomes

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Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Resit Assessments

Oral Presentation: Individual

Assessment Type	Summative	Weighting	100
Assessment Weeks		Feedback Weeks		Look up Week Numbers
Feedback	Assessed against all criteria

Learning Outcomes

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Course Learning Outcomes

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