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Programme Code
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CR_HECED_8
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Mode of Delivery
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Full Time, ACCS
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No. of Semesters
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8
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NFQ Level
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8
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Embedded Award
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No
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Programme Credits
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240
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| Next Review Date |
| No dates assigned |
| Department |
SPORT, LEISURE & CHILDHOOD STUDIES
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Field of Study
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7610 - Childcare
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Programme Outcomes
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PO Domains
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Programme Learning Outcome
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PO1
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Knowledge - Breadth
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(a) A comprehensive knowledge of the theory, policies, concepts and pedagogical methods pertaining to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC), with placement of children’s rights to the forefront (UNCRC 1989, ratified by Ireland 1992).
(b) The ability to support sustainable and inclusive practice through selection and utilisation of relevant knowledge sources and applications of key principles relating to children’s rights, equality and diversity, additional needs, EAL (English as an additional language), outdoor learning, physical movement and adapted physical education.
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PO2
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Knowledge - Kind
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(a) The ability to apply appropriate theoretical concepts and to utilise the necessary skills to plan for instruction and design of ECEC and SAC curricular environments that promote and support rights and responsibilities, critical thinking, independence and interdependence, well-being, care and respect for self, others and the environment.
(b) The ability to acquire, evaluate, develop and apply knowledge through research, critical thinking and problem solving to design, implement and evaluate inclusion, equality and diversity practices that positively support children with a range of abilities and additional needs across a wide range of education and care settings.
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PO3
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Skill - Range
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(a) The ability to apply operational and leadership principles to effectively manage in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) domains.
(b)The practical and technical competence in a range of skills and tools relating to emergent and flexible curriculum design, incorporating differentiated and contextualised learning and assessment, and an analytical engagement with Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) practice frameworks.
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PO4
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Skill - Selectivity
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(a) Appropriate judgement and the ability to select appropriate solutions using evidence-based best practice, across a range of complex planning functions relating to service provision and operational design of Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) settings.
(b) The ability to analyse complex issues relating to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) and the ability to develop appropriate solutions through the disciplines of differentiated teaching, transition, assessment, monitoring and evaluation of educational progress.
(c) The ability to recognise and act, within a critically reflective process, on personal and sectoral development actions in keeping with national and international best practice.
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PO5
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Competence - Context
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(a) The ability to organise and manage people and processes in the transient and constantly changing sectors of the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) domains.
(b) The ability to conduct advanced research, incorporating Child Development theories, concepts and problem-solving skills in a professional, accountable, creative and flexible manner in a wide range of contexts within the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) domains.
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PO6
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Competence - Role
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(a) They can work independently or as a member of a team, in an informed, ethical and professional manner in the processes of contributing to, coordinating and initiating effective change within the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) domains.
(b) Effective leadership and communication skills when working within or across a range of educational settings, leading groups, managing teams, initiating and driving change to meet with the evolving contexts within the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) domains.
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PO7
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Competence - Learning to Learn
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(a) The attributes of a reflective, autonomous, self-directed learner possessing the appropriate competencies, confidence and discipline to broaden, deepen and communicate knowledge and expertise in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) domains.
(b) They engage in continuous professional development (CPD) and utilise appropriate new learning opportunities to re-focus, re-frame and/or contextualise prior learning in the support of sustainable and inclusive practice in ECEC.
(c) They can identify and assess the training needs of staff and colleagues in the relevant work environment and foster a ‘learning organisation’ culture to develop communities of practice supportive of empowering and sustainable practices encompassing initiative and entrepreneurship.
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PO8
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Competence - Insight
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(a) Self-confidence and an appropriate assertiveness when managing work-related problems, while demonstrating an appreciation of the ethical and legal issues involved in the sensitive engagement with and management of work colleagues, and in collaborating with various educational settings, and/or communication with parents/carers.
(b) The ability to develop, justify and convey a comprehensive, personal world view, centered on international evidence-based best practice in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) domains.
(c) The ability to relate understanding of the child as a citizen with rights in the here and now, and not just as a future adult, to concepts of inclusive, democratic and sustainable practice in ECEC .
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