Students will engage in a variety of teaching and learning methods including: videos, problem solving exercises/case studies, class discussions and written tasks.
Active participation will be encouraged to develop analytical and communication skills.
The module will be supported with on-line learning materials and students will be expected to engage in
self-directed learning which should develop autonomous learning and work practices.
Module Aim:
To develop written and oral communication skills in preparation for Higher Education and a career in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Demonstrate effective academic writing and referencing skills
LO2
Gather, analyse and evaluate research material
LO3
Deliver a presentation and speak in public with greater confidence, clarity and structure
LO4
Recognise the importance of effective communication in the Early Childhood Education and Care setting
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Learning in Higher Education
• Note-taking and becoming an effective learner
• Time-management; schedules and deadlines
• Reading skills for different purposes in Higher Education
• Independent learning and working in groups
Academic Writing
• Academic writing; how is it different?
• Essay writing; structure, argument and critical thinking
• Harvard Referencing; citations and reference lists
• Research; resources available, how to become an efficient and effective researcher, how to evaluate research
• Plagiarism; how to avoid it and tools which can help
Oral and Communication Skills
• Importance of effective communication in Early Years setting
• What is meant by good communication?
• Barriers to communication
• Characteristics of good communicators
• Non verbal communication
• Preparing presentations
• Delivering speeches/presentations
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Project
Learners will provide written work for assessment.
1,2,4
70.00
n/a
Presentation
Students to deliver an oral presentations in class
2,3
30.00
n/a
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment