Module Details

Module Code: CHLD H3411
Module Title: Supporting Families and Communities
Title: Supporting Families and Communities
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Eileen Doyle
Module Author:: Fionnuala Hunter
Domains:  
Module Description: The aims of this module are • To provide students with an understanding of the diversity & challenges on contemporary parenting. To provide students with knowledge in relation to ensuring the well being and safety of children and adults in ELC environments. To educate students on the importance of the parental role in ELC .To look at national and international models of effective practice.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Conceptualise ECEC and School Aged Childcare (SAC) as a community service
LO2 Involve parents as partners in ECEC.
LO3 Examine the dynamics involved in contemporary parenting
LO4 Evaluate the impact of issues around risk ,resilience , vulnerability and family context on outcomes for children.
LO5 Critically evaluate The Aistear, Siolta Practice Guide, The diversity and Inclusion charter and guidelines for early childhood care and education its application to current best practice principles supporting families.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Aistear (principle 5) & Siolta (Standard 1, 2, 3, 4, 13, 16)
Principles of community work Community expectations of Aistear (principle 5) & Siolta (Standard 16) Transition to school (Siolta standard 13)
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT IN EARLY YEARS LEARNING
Parents as partners in learning. The rational for partnership with parents. Research Informed practice principles in relation to partnership. Increasing involvement –the child -parent EYP triangle, the PEAL approach.
Parenting in Contemporary Society.
Constructing Motherhood & Fatherhood Parenting: styles & nature. Impact of family life cycle Theories of Attachment, Changing demographic patterns and its implications for practice.
Risk, Resilience and Vulnerability
Developing childhood resilience, Werner’s model of resilience, Daniel et. al mode of resilience. The nature, extent, implications for parents and children and models of intervention for the following social contexts: Bereavement and Loss. Parental Difficulties: Mental illness Families living with addiction, Child abuse and the importance of Safeguarding in ECEC Practice. Intimate partner violence. Divorce and Separation and the subsequent influence on families and communities.
ECEC AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE
ECED as a Community Based Service Critically evaluate The Aistear Siolta Practice Guide, Relevant regulations. The diversity and Inclusion charter and guidelines for early childhood care and education its application to current best practice principles in supporting families.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 100
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will be required to demonstrate clear application of knowledge to written assignments covering learning outcomes 1-5. These may take the form of Case studies, written presentations or written assessments.
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 4.00 48
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 13.47 202
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Time Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 14.27 214
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • O’Brien, Emma. (2008), Aistear (2009) – Dublin Government publications, Gill & Macmillan.
  • Helen Buckley. (2008), Framework for the Assessment of Vulnerable Children and their Families, Children; s Research Centre: Dublin.
  • Centre for Early Childhood Development and Education. (2006), Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education.
  • Barnardos. (2008), Leglislation handbook for childcare providers, National Childrens Resource Centre, [ISBN: 898662991].
  • Murray C& Urban M.. (2012), Diversity & Equality in Early Childhood., 3rd. Gill Education, Dublin, [ISBN: 978-0-7171-49].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Ward, U.. (2009), Working with Parents in the Early Years Setting., UK: Learning Matters Centre.
  • Walsh, F.. (2006), Strengthening family resilience, USA: Guilford Press– (google books).
  • Wheeler et al. (2009), Early Years and Learning: Parents as Partners in the Early Years., (PEAL) UK: National Children’s Bureau.
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
  • 1. 1, Early Child Development and Care.
Other Resources
  • 1. www.siolta.ie.
  • 1. www.esri.ie.
  • 1. www.childrensdatabase.ie.
  • 1. http://www.ncca.biz/Aistear/pdfs/Princip lesThemes_ENG/PrinciplesThemes_ENG.pdf.
  • 1. http://www.fsa.ie/ -.
  • 1. www.hse.ie –.
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