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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2015 - 2016
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Description This module is designed to provide students with opportunities to examine the concept of a partnership and to recognise that in early years settings partnerships involves parents/guardians, families, educators and multi-agency professionals working together to support young children’s development and learning. The roles, responsibilities and functions of the early childhood educator as they relate to contemporary policy in the building of partnerships between educators and parents/guardians are addressed. The communication and interpersonal skills which are recognised as the foundations of effective partnerships in early childhood settings are identified. The challenges of managing and leading in an environment where parents, educators and multi-professional teams work together to share information and expertise, and to make decisions in order to give children rich experiences across settings, is explored | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Make explicit his/her understanding of a partnership approach as it relates to an early childhood setting 2. Describe the roles, responsibilities and functions of the early childhood educator with particular reference to the policy and legislative context in relation to building positive partnerships with parents/guardians 3. Critically reflect on the challenges of building partnerships with parents/guardians and multi-professional teams 4. Make appropriate professional choices in relation to promoting the well-being and welfare of children as they transfer from one setting to another 5. Communicate effectively and appropriately with parents/guardians 6. Organise and manage meetings with parents/guardians | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities 1Theorising partnership as it relates to early childhood education2Exploring the benefits of effective partnerships in early years settings3Role of educator in initiating and building partnerships with parents/guardians and multi-professional teams4Communication and interpersonal skills for effective partnerships in early childhood settings5Educator-parent/guardian meetings6Listening to parents, responding to criticism, conflict management7Partnership, policy development and legislative requirements8Effective transitions between early years settings9Partnership in a time of change | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 22086, Moodle, 0, 22087, Video, 0, 22088, Websites, 0, 22089, Case Studies, 0, 22241, Website, 0, Foundation years: Great early years and child care , UK, http://www.foundationyears.org.uk/health-integration-in-practice/partnership-working-integration/, 22242, Website, 0, Child and Family Agency , Ireland, http://www.thejournal.ie/child-and-family-agency-opens-1244676-Jan2014/, 22243, Website, 0, http://www.tusla.ie/about, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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