ED2FDL-Supporting development and learning for 0 – 11 years

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:5
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2023/4

Module Convenor: Ms Pamela Cottrell
Email: pamela.cottrell@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This module will focus on the curriculum areas and frameworks which underpin practice within early years/educational settings (0-11 years): the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages One and Two within the National Curriculum. It will consider the ways that practitioners can assess effectively, for example, through evaluation of methods and assessment. The module will consolidate prior learning around curriculum frameworks and apply theories of development and learning to practice. This module has an emphasis on the application of learning to practice in the workplace, through the continuing development of reflective practice.

Aims:

The aims of this module are to reinforce knowledge and understanding of development and learning from 0-11 through:

• Critical analysis of the curriculum or framework within their own workplace which is supported by a wider knowledge of the curriculum from 0-11 years


• Identification and evaluation of suitable tools of assessment to develop and implement specific plans and activities to meet individual learning and developmental needs of children


• Consolidation of prior learning across programme with a focus on reflective practice.

Assessable learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this module students should also be able to:

• reflect upon and adapt practice in the light of current research


• demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in relation to development and learning and be able to discuss in relation to personal beliefs and values


• apply knowledge of ICT to support development of e-portfolio


• engage with study skills support and tutor feedback in order to develop academic practice.

Additional outcomes:
On successful completion of this module students should also be able to:
• reflect upon and adapt practice in the light of current research
• demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in relation to development and learning and be able to discuss in relation to personal beliefs and values
• apply knowledge of ICT to support development of e-portfolio

Outline content:

• The definition and essential learning areas of the curriculum


• Critical discourse on curriculum areas and content


• Implications towards children’s development and learning


• Assessment and evaluation strategies – national and international perspectives


• The statutory basis and language of assessment


• Methods of assessment: critical analysis of the assessment process; observation; record keepingand ethical considerations: confidentialities


• Development of reflective practice – evaluating different models to support reflective writing


• Using ICT to support assessment


• portfolio-building workshops

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:
The module will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work and analytical discussions. Students will be expected to develop their reflective skills throughout the module. Work - based learning will provide an essential contribution to achievement of the outcomes, particularly through the observation and analysis of effective assessment methods and the extension of subject knowledge within relevant curriculum areas.