CYP4075 - Children’s Learning and Development

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Identify and compare key theoretical and practice-based approaches to supporting children’s development
Examine the factors that impact children’s learning and development in educational settings and the responses to proactively support these
Evaluate a holistic approach to supporting children’s adverse experiences

Content:

In this module, you will examine the holistic nature of children’s learning and development. You will explore the changing concepts of childhood, and the stages of development including aspects of personal, social, physical, emotional, moral and technological development. This will include a range of theoretical approaches that embrace diverse cultural underpinnings and anti-racist practice. The module will allow you to consider a broad definition of learning and development that includes the learning that starts at birth and takes place in every context that is part of a child’s life. The module will be exploring theories and models of learning and development and you will explore and consider the factors that can influence children’s development of their brains and bodies across compulsory education with specific reference to normative development milestones. The module will define and refine your understanding of learning and development, consider a range of interventions to support children’s learning and development including play to give a sound underpinning for observing, analysing and discussing individual learning and development. The learning and development of children who have needs linked learning, disability and emotional well-being will be explored through case study work in practice.

Learning and Teaching Information:

The teaching and learning methods for this module are underpinned by programme strategy that aligns with Leeds Trinity University Learning, Teaching and Academic Experience Strategy (LTAE 2022-2026) in that it aims to transform the way we work co-creatively with you, the student, how we connect you and our learning and teaching with the outside world and societal issues. Through this approach we support you on a personalised, values-based and career-led journey through your studies. You will be taught in a variety of methods including problem-based learning using case studies, reflective practice workshops, flipped classrooms; traditional lectures; including participatory workshops which utilise co-creative exercises that will also influence learning and teaching methods. Additional online material will be supplemented using a variety of media and resources, ranging from videos and selected textbooks and articles. The teaching will be face to face and online tutorials may be used to support student progression. Guest speakers will be used to develop an understanding of current educational practice. The practice of relational pedagogy and person-centred planning will be showcased by staff in their delivery style. Further detail on the specific teaching and learning including how these have been developed in response to student feedback, can be found in the module handbook.

Lecture / seminar
Hours: 15
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Presentation workshops
Hours: 10
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Guided independent study
Hours: 125

Further details relating to assessment
Students will negotiate and create a professional document that will support understanding of learning and development, within a chosen area of educational practice. The professional document should be created for an intend target audience, such as professional colleagues or children in a developmentally appropriate way. The format of the professional document will be agreed with the module leader with further guidance in the module handbooks.

Assessment:

001 Negotiated professional document; 2,500 word equivalent; end of semester 1 100%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Hannah Crooks
Level - 4
Credit Value - 15
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1

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