Module Details
Module Code: |
PRAC C4702 |
Module Title:
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Emerging Issues in Early Childhood Education: Theory and Practice
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Title:
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Emerging Issues in Early Childhood Education: Theory and Practice
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Janette Davies
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Module Author:: |
Dawn Murphy
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Module Description: |
As this module is presented in the final year of the programme, its aim is to ensure that the learners are fully conversant with the most up-to-date range of topics as applied to early childhood research, policy, theory, and practice nationally and internationally.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Identify and analyse current policy and research developments in Ireland |
LO2 |
Trace the relationship between the emergence of professionalism and quality. |
LO3 |
Identify and analyse current policy and research developments internationally |
LO4 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of advocacy and collaborations in supporting children’s learning and development to the wider community and society in general. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Developments in Ireland
Consideration of the role of key government and other agencies in the development of early childhood policy and practice: e.g. Dept of
Children, Equality, Disability, Inclusion and Youth; Dept of Education and Skills; TUSLA Child and Family Agency. Early Childhood Ireland;
Better Start; Children’s Rights Alliance; Pobal. Hub na nOg.
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Identification of key research projects and agencies
• Consideration of the role of key government and other agencies in the funding, development and dissemination of research: e.g. Growing up in Ireland, Educational Research Centre. Katherine Howard Foundation, Child Development Initiative. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation.
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Professionalism and quality
• The evolving role of the professional in early childhood • Recent innovations with regard to ethical practice, workforce development, quality
standards. Development of new strategy documents. Analysis of implementation of identified strategies: e.g. Literacy and Numeracy
Strategy, Workforce Development Plan
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Developments internationally
• Consideration of the role of key international and other agencies in the development of early childhood policy and practice: The European Commission, UNICEF, Eurofound, OECD, Exploration of Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Education. Environmental Education
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Advocacy and collaboration
• Characteristics of advocacy
• Characteristics of advocacy • Volunteering for collaboration e.g. County Childcare Committees • Networking: The Wheel; Board Match. Professional associations and organisations
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Part Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
2.00 |
24 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
6.73 |
101 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.50 |
18 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
7.13 |
107 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Coates, Elizabeth et al. (2019), Progress, Change and Development in Early Childhood Education and Care: International Perspectives, 1st. Routledge, London, [ISBN: 1138391670].
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Colette Gray (Ed.) et al. (2019), Participatory Methodologies to Elevate Children's Voice and Agency, Information Age Publishing, USA, [ISBN: 1641135468].
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Relevant and recent journal research
articles in the area accessed through
the Institute’s Library Service..
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Conference proceedings from recent
relevant local, national and
international conferences.
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The Wheel,
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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation,
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Children's Research Network: Early
Childhood Research Group,
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Educational Research Centre,
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Growing up in Ireland: National
Longitudinal Study of Children,
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Katharine Howard Foundation,
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UNICEF Early Childhood Development,
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OECD - Early Childhood Education and
Care-Home,
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