PEY5002 - Supporting Transitions: Early Learning, Early Independence

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1. Explore issues related to transitions from family to child care and within school settings.
2. Evaluate the theory related to early learning and its relationship with developing independence.
3. Outline theory related to self identity and how this relates to confidence in transitions.

Content:

This module explores early development theory related to attachment, early learning, self identity and relates this to a child's ability to cope with transitions through the first 8 years.

Students will be expected to identify common themes and arguments in the theory and research and conflicting viewpoints, with how these may have arisen.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning will take place in interactive sessions incorporating theoretical input, discussion, debate, ICT research and student presentation. Students will be supported by VLE materials, constructed reading and research tasks and workshop sessions.

Lecture, Seminar and Workshops
Contact hours 40

Assessment: