CYP7083 - Critical Debates in Childhood Studies

Objectives:

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

1 - Critically engage with contemporary issues relating to the lives of children

2 - Demonstrate a critical and advanced awareness of current philosophical debates relating to children’s learning and development

3 - Demonstrate an ability to critically analyse current initiatives and ethical dilemmas relating to childhood and education

Content:

This module has been developed to allow a robust level of creative co-construction enabling students to create an authentic experience embedded in social justice. The weekly schedule of study will be designed in partnership with students to create a curriculum meaningful to them, their interests and professional roles. Practice, policy and research rich content will enable students to develop critical reasoning and the ability to synthesise knowledge from a range of theoretical perspectives, ethical debates and issues. Learning on this module will generate a creative approach to the needs of a varied contemporary/global arena of childhood, including minority groups (global majority) and those with special characteristics.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Learning on this module will develop skills and confidence in independent study by creating a strong network of support through lectures, seminars and tutorials. A negotiated, collaborative approach to learning and authentic assessment will be taken, where students can engage deep learning across a range of home and global contexts. Students will be expected to undertake a wide range of reading to enhance their engagement in a varied menu of discussions and debates, all of which will contribute to rolling self, peer and tutor assessment. Much of the reading will be self-sourced, with starter readings provided through multi-modal delivery and Moodle. Students will be will be encouraged to share research and the wide use of internal and external speakers and researchers will provide additional research knowledge and authentic practice evidence.

Teaching and learning will be experienced within an equitable framework to foster individual growth, creativity and active participation from all learners.

Lectures
Hours: 30
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Workshops/seminars
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: 5-10

Guided independent study
Hours: 260

Further Details Relating to Assessment

This module is co-constructed; this includes the assessments. There will be specific marking criteria to assess contributions to seminars and preparation documents. Formative assessment will be ongoing alongside weekly tutorial support as required. Details and dates for feedforward opportunities will be published at the start of the module on Moodle and within the Module handbook. Assessment timing does not conflict with other dates as, besides Dissertation supervision, no other modules are being studied.

Assessment:

001 Seminar contribution/material; 3000 words or equiv; mid term 3 50%
002 Negotiated assignment; 3000 words or equiv; end of term 3 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Marie Potter
Level - 7
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 7T3

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