Module Specifications..
Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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Description The twelve principles and four themes of Aistear, The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework (NCCA, 2009) is the foundational platform for this module. Students are introduced to playful pedagogical theory and practices that will enable them to critique and reflect on concepts of childhood (3-6 year old) in education (primary) and society. Play and playful learning as holding the space for child agency and life-long learning is explored in this module. This module explores Aistear: The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and expands on the continuum of play, the agentic child, the role of the teacher, interactions and partnerships with children, parents/guardians (including intergenerational learning), pedagogical documentation and formative assessment processes as assessment for, of and as learning. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Prioritise play and playful contexts through appropriate pedagogical knowledge in supporting young children’s learning and development. 2. Defend young children’s rights, agency and voice in all learning experiences with reference to contemproary research. 3. Explore how young children use different contexts and resources when interacting, communicating and making meaning with reference to Aistear themes ‘Communicating’ and ‘Exploring and thinking’. 4. Appraise and effectively communicate the roles and responsibilities of Parents as Educators, Teachers as play partners and educators in early childhood settings. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of positive mental health and wellbeing in early childhood with reference to Aistear themes ‘Wellbeing’ and ‘Indentity and Belonging’ 6. Justify the role of formative assessment as it applies to early learning and to pedagogy for children aged 0-6 years. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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