PRTC C2704 - School-Aged Childcare Practice

Module Title:School-Aged Childcare Practice
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lecture. Presentation. Discussion. Case Study. collaboration and Group Activities. Observation and Analysis of Video clips. Guest Speaker. Reflection. Enquiry based learning.Problem-based Learning. Feedback on learning activities.
Module Aim: The purpose of this module is to enable learners to appreciate the provision of school age childcare in the totality of the child’s relaxation, socialisation, learning and development. The organisation of a service for school age children will be explored in the context of the National Quality Guideline for School Age Childcare Services.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Discuss the role of School Age Childcare in relation to children’s relaxation, socialisation, learning and development.
LO2 Analyse the role of national policies in supporting the inclusion of children’s voice in the provision and organisation of School Age Childcare practice.
LO3 Explain the influence and application of the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016 and The National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services on practice
LO4 Plan and evaluate a range of activities that might be provided for children attending a School Age Childcare 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.
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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
Role of School Age Childcare in relation to children’s development
• Defining School Age Childcare in Ireland • With regard to middle childhood (children 6-14 years): o developmental characteristics of children o friendships in middle childhood o wellbeing, self-regulation and emotional literacy o imagination and creativity • Use of everyday spaces – linked to Article 12 UNCRC
The inclusion of children’s voice in School Age Childcare Practice
UN convention on the rights of the child • Consideration of the Report of Consultations with Children on After-school Care • Consideration of the Action Plan on School Age Childcare
Child Care Act 1991 Regulations 2016 & The National Quality Guidelines
• Thorough consideration of the current regulations with regard to School Age Childcare • Thorough consideration of the National Quality Guidelines for School Age Childcare Services; with particular regard to Key Principles and collaborative partnerships with parents, families, and communities
Plan and evaluate a range of relevant activities
In a simulated practice setting, and using a problem-based learning strategy, consider the assessment task during class contact time, drawing together previous learning in this module and on supervised professional placement.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Case Studies Learners will be invited to plan for the opening of a School Age Childcare setting in simulation. They will be asked to plan a week’s activity giving a rationale for each decision made. This will be assessed as a small group activity (3 learners) 1,2,3,4 100.00 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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Independent Learning Time 15 Weeks per Stage 6.73
Total Hours 125.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50
Independent Learning Time 15 Weeks per Stage 7.13
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_HWECE_B Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Practice 4 Mandatory
CW_HWECE_D Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Practice 4 Mandatory