On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Critically analyse the roles and responsibilities of managers and leaders working in early years settings in the context of a theoretical framework;
Critically review theory in relation to inter-professional working in practice.
This module develops the students’ ability to review practice, policy and theory, relating it to particular incidents and circumstances. Students are expected to draw on previous experiences and learning in order to evaluate case studies. Within this module, students will be expected to demonstrate professional development skills through the creation of professional development plans. Current policy guidelines will provide the context e.g. Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Common Core of Skills & Knowledge and National Occupational Standards.
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.
Class sessions
Contact hours: 12 x 2hr - 24
Intended Group size: 50
Tutorials
Contact hours: 1.5
Intended Group size: 2
e-Tutoring
Contact hours: 2
Intended group size: 1
Guided independent study
Hours: 172.5