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Module Specifications

Archived Version 2019 - 2020

Module Title
Module Code
School
Online Module Resources
NFQ level		Credit Rating
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify how play and playful contexts can support young children’s learning and development.
2. Describe the importance of young children’s rights, agency and voice in all learning experiences.
3. Explore how young children use different contexts and resources for communicating and making meaning.
4. Explain the roles and responsibilities of educators in early childhood settings.
5. Discuss the impact of transitions on young children’s lives.
6. Define assessment as it applies to early learning and to pedagogy for children aged 0-6.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Total Workload: 0

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

None

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	%	Examination Weight	%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

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