Module Details
Module Code: |
PROF N7003 |
Full Title:
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Applied Professional Practice 3
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Caroline McDonnell
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Departments: |
Nursing Midwifery & Early Years
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, responsibility and purposeful strategies to lead professional pedagogical practice as Lead Educator in an Early Learning and Care environment (Government of Ireland, 2021)
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Appraise & evaluate personal and professional development opportunities |
MLO2 |
Demonstrate the knowledge,practices and values required to lead pedagogical practice in ELC environment as Lead Educator |
MLO3 |
Apply professional responses to work based challenges at Lead Educator level |
MLO4 |
Engage in on-going reflective practice that supports personal and professional development of self and others |
MLO5 |
Demonstrate application of relevant theory and evidence based inquiry to practice at Lead Educator Level |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Professional Practice Preparation
Interview skills, Personal Development, Career Planning, Develop, establish and maintain effective co-professional working relationships with colleagues (e.g., Community of Practice)
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Reflective Practice
Continuing engagement with the reflective process and progression of critical appraisal of self and ability to promote and support professional development of a range of Educators in ELC settings.
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National Frameworks and Regulations
Assimilated use of Siolta, Aistear, & Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Charter, Quality Regulatory Framework, First 5, Participation Framework in professional practice workplace underpinned by legislation and regulation
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Lead Early Years Educator Skills
Attuning practice to meet criteria from Lead Educator profile (Government of Ireland, 2021). Ability to maintain strong interpersonal, intrapersonal and self-awareness skills in all interactions with a variety of stakeholders, including parents, colleagues and children.
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsPart Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
This module has no Full Time On Campus workload. |
Workload: Part Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
Academic Preparation for the Professional Practice Experience |
Once per semester |
0.40 |
6 |
Practical |
Contact |
Professional Practice in the Field |
Once per semester |
13.07 |
196 |
Practical |
Contact |
Practical/Skills Evaluation with development plan created on-site in collaboration with Academic Lecturer |
Once per semester |
0.13 |
2 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
13.60 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
13.60 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. (2021), Participation Framework National Framework for Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision Making., Government of Ireland, Dublin; https://hubnanog.ie/participation-framework.
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Department of Education & Skills. (2017), Siolta. The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, 2nd. DES, Dublin.
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Carr, M. & Lee, W.. (2012), Learning Stories _ Constructing Learner Identities in Early Education., SAGE Publications Ltd., London.
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Government of Ireland. (2021), Nurturing Skills: The Workforce Plan for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare 2022-2028, https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/97056-nurturing-skills-the-workforce-plan-for-early-learning-and-care-elc-and-school-age-childcare-sac-2022-2028/?referrer=http://www.gov.ie/nurturingskills/.
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Government of Ireland. (2018), First 5: A whole-of-government strategy for babies, young children and their families, Government Publications, Dublin.
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Moloney, M. & McCarthy, E.. (2018), Intentional Leadership for Effective Inclusion in Early Childhood Education and Care, Routledge, Oxon.
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NCCA. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.. (2009), Aistear. The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework., The Stationery Office, Dublin.
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Reed, M. & Canning N.. (2013), Reflective Practice in the Early Years,, SAGE Publications Ltd, England, [ISBN: 9781848601628].
| Supplementary Book Resources |
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Fisher, J.. (2018), Interacting Or Interfering? Improving Interactions in the Early Years, Open University Press, UK, [ISBN: 978-033526256].
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Mc Partland, E.. (2012), Supervision and Leadership in Childcare., Gill and Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 0717153428].
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Stacey, S.. (2018), Inquiry-Based Early Learning Environments: Creating, Supporting, and Collaborating, Redleaf Press, [ISBN: 9781605545813].
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Sancisi, L. & Egdington, M.. (2015), Developing High Quality Assessment, Observation and Planning in the Early Years: Made to Measure, Routledge Taylor & Francis, [ISBN: 9781138808041].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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E. Dunphy. (2008), Supporting Early Learning and
Development Through Formative Assessment,
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McMonagle, A.. Professional Pedagogy for Early
Childhood Education,
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Website,
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Website,
| Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Hallet, E.. (2016), Early Years Practice For Educators and
Teachers, Sage Publications.
| Other Resources |
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Journal, Early Childhood Education.
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Journal, European Early Childhood Education
Research Association.
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Journal, Journal of Play,
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Website, DES. (2015), AistearSiolta Practice Guide,
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PDF document, DCYA. (2016), Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Charter & Guidelines for Early
Childhood Care & Education, Dublin, Government Publications,
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