PRAC - Advanced Pedagogical Practices

Module Title:Advanced Pedagogical Practices
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
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. Feedback on learning activities.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to introduce a wide range of pedagogical practices and strategies to the learners in support of children’s learning and assessment. They will also be given the opportunity to explore strategies and practices concerning Philosophising with Children. Outdoor play will also be examined.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of a range of pedagogical practices
LO2 Demonstrate an ability to understand and conduct Philosophy sessions with and for children.
LO3 Analyse the contribution and importance of Outdoor Learning in Early Childhood Education
LO4 Understand and apply the elements of planning and assessment for and of children’s learning as suggested by the Aistear Siolta Practice Guide.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
A range of pedagogical practices
• Aistear Siolta Practice Guide – Curriculum Foundations • Slow pedagogy and early childhood education • Reconceptualizing participatory practices. • How to select a responsive supporting learning technique e.g. o Demonstrating o Describing o Listening o Modelling o Recalling o Encouraging, praising, and helping
‘Doing’ Philosophy with children.
• Identify and analyse the importance of philosophising for children and its relationship to Aistear ‘Exploring and Thinking’ • Demonstrate the ability to plan for and encourage children to philosophise
Outdoor Learning in Early Childhood Education
• Principles and History of Outdoor Learning • Outdoor learning in practice across the age ranges Babies to Middle Childhood. • Sustainable and environmental education in the outdoors – with link to Article 29 1 (e) UNCRC
Planning and assessment for and of children’s learning
• Using Learning Stories • Ways of Knowing, Ways of Listening, More than observing. • The Emergent Curriculum • The Curiosity Curriculum • Aistear Siolta Practice Guide – Planning and Assessing and all support material. • Supporting Transitions within and between settings, services and school.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Reflective Journal Learners will be invited to develop an eportfolio tracing their learning journey in relation to this module. 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_HHECE_B Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Practice 5 Mandatory
CW_HHECE_D Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education and Practice 5 Mandatory