CYP5172 - Supporting Transitions: Early Learning, Early Independence

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Explore and analyse issues related to transitions from family to child-care and school;
Outline theory related to self-identity and independence and how this relates to confidence in transitions.

Content:

This module explores early development theory related to attachment, early learning, self-identity and self-regulation. Students are expected to relate theory to a child's ability to cope with transitions through the first 8 years. The Common Core of Skills and Knowledge and professional ethics, values and beliefs will be expected to form part of the discussion.
Students will be expected to identify common themes and arguments in theory and research and conflicting viewpoints, considering too how these may have arisen.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning will take place via lectures and 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.
Formative assessment will take place throughout this module and will include group and peer assessment and opportunities to take part in debates and discussions to explore theoretical concepts relating to this module. Self-assessment will also take place.
Lectures, seminars and workshops
Hours: 30
Intended Group size: Cohort

On-line support and small group tutorials
Hours: 1
Intended Group size: 6-10

Guided independent study
Hours: 169

Further details relating to assessment
For this assessment all students will be provided with the same simulated case study to evaluate.