Module Details
Module Code: |
EDUC N7004 |
Full Title:
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Approaches to Early Childhood Education
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Valid From:: |
Semester 2 - 2013/14 ( February 2014 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Mary McSkeane
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to introduce students to some key historical, philosophical and methodological early childhood education theory.
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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 |
Summarise the work of the pioneering theorists and critique their individual contributions to contemporary early childhood care and education pedagogies |
MLO2 |
Compare philosophies from the most utilised early childhood education methodologies |
MLO3 |
Discuss the history and formation of early childhood education in Ireland |
MLO4 |
Evaluate some theories of play |
MLO5 |
Apply some principles of Aistear and Síolta to commonly used EC Education Programmes in Ireland |
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 |
Pioneers of Early Childhood Education
Exploration of key philosophies / theories
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Early Childhood Education Methodologies
Examination of principles, Assessment of practice
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Development of Early Childhood Sector in Ireland
International and National Influences, Support structures / Organisations
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National Quality Programme _ Síolta
Development , Principles, Standards, Components of quality
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Aistear - The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework
Principles of Early Learning and Development
Aistear themes, Aims and Learning Goals
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull 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 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Student responsibility to organise and manage own study space and time and commitment to supplement classroom input with additional reading and interpretative reflection |
Every Week |
7.60 |
7.5999999046325684 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
Students are guided to materials that provide additional relevant interpretation on topics covered in class and supplementary reading to enhance understanding. |
Every Week |
3.80 |
3.7999999523162842 |
Lecture |
Contact |
An oral presentation used to convey critical information (overview of the main themes, supporting development of understanding of the issues) to a full class group |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Practical |
Contact |
Workshop |
Every Third Week |
0.50 |
1.5 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
13.40 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Andrews, M. (2012), Exploring Play for Early Childhood Studies, Sage, United Kingdom, [ISBN: 13: 978-0-85725-685-0].
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Moyles, J. (2005), The excellence of play, (2nd Ed). McGraw-Hill International, Great Britain, [ISBN: 9780335217571].
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Wood, E.. (2012), Play, learning and the early childhood curriculum, 3rd Ed. Sage Publishing., [ISBN: 0-7619-4174-6].
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Heywood, C. (2013), A history of childhood, John Wiley & Sons, [ISBN: 745656811].
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O' Connor, M. (2012), The Development of Infant Education in Ireland, 1838-1948, Die Deutsche Nationalbibliothek, Germany, [ISBN: 978-3-0343-0142-8.].
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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N. Hayes. (2007), Perspectives on the Relationship between
Education and care in Early Childhood,
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M. Kernan. (2007), Play as a Context for Early Learning and
Development,
| Other Resources |
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Website, www.montessoriireland.ie.
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Website, www.highscope.org.
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Website, www.siolta.ie.
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Website, www.earlychildhoodireland.ie.
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JOURNAL, An Leanbh Og, OMEP Ireland Journal of Early Childhood
Studies.
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JOURNAL, The Journal of Early Childhood Research.
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