杜倫新學院

This programme builds on and consolidates existing knowledge, understanding and skills of working with children, strengthening the links between theory and practice. The aim is to facilitate professional development and career choices encouraging intellectual capabilities, reflection and analytical skills specifically related to the pedagogy of childhood. Academic contribution will enable students to become confident, well-educated and reflective early years/education practitioners with the skills to respond to developments in the field of early childhood studies; Enable the development of critical reasoning and analytical skills in relation to the context of early childhood to equip students with research skills, knowledge and understanding of how theory relating to children influences and informs current early years / education provision; Promote students to demonstrate the intellectual and study skills for the collection, interpretation, understanding, presentation and critical analysis of theory, policy and practice issues concerning early childhood; Encourage students to incorporate theoretical principles and knowledge of leadership, working with other professionals; working with families to meet needs of young children; Enable students to assimilate skills and aptitudes that constitute a platform from which they may successfully enter post-graduate study in related areas.

Teaching will include enhancing specific interpersonal skills and attributes when working towards module learning outcomes with a focus on experience in the early years sector; engaging in reflective activities to support and enhance continued learning; independent learning and research (directed). You will be supported in your preparation for assessments by your module tutor and where relevant other academic staff within the course team. You will have access to additional academic support particular to assessment tasks from an independent HE academic support tutor.