Module Details

Module Code: EDUC7023
Title: Pers & Prof Dev: Becoming
Long Title: Pers & Prof Dev: Becoming
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 1420 - Education Studies
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to support the student in furthering their understanding of themselves as an individual and as a student practitioner in early childhood education and care and school age childcare. Explorations include assertiveness, integrity, code of ethics, and the values, competencies and practices integral to the work of the practitioner. Learning will be experiential in nature; therefore, regular class attendance is required to successfully complete the assessment components.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop reflective practice to enhance both personal and professional awareness.
LO2 Communicate and participate as an active and engaged team member.
LO3 Practice and evaluate a range of skills, relevant to the ECEC profession, during small group interactions in class.
LO4 Evaluate policies and procedures as relevant to ECEC practice.
LO5 Plan appropriate and inclusive learning environments that promote infants’, toddlers’ and young children's development and well-being.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Personal Development
Assertiveness; self-understanding; self-responsibility – responsibility, integrity, trustworthiness; being proactive; visualisation; prioritising; early childhood role models - identification and reflection; identity & belonging, well-being, communicating, exploring and thinking themes in relation to self; personal values and ethics.
Professional Development
Professional ethics – analysing code of ethics and code of professional responsibilities in relation to professional practice placement.
Professional skills, dispositions and attitudes
Exploring effectiveness and how to be effective; enabling children to learn; observation methods and documentation; plan, document and evaluate provocations to provide learning opportunities, with due regard to the national practice frameworks, guidelines and regulations; being a reflective practitioner - documenting reflective practice, deepening reflective practice; working as part of a team; professional communication; decision making; negotiation skills; effective conflict resolution - children and colleagues; working ethically; valuing diversity; evaluating policies and procedures.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,3
Assessment Description
Weekly reflection based on learning achieved during interactive class activities and discussions. Note that this assessment element is inextricably related to the delivery; therefore the student is required to attend the classes of this module in order to be re-assessed in this element.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 2,4,5
Assessment Description
Develop a portfolio of learning based on tasks assigned during class. Includes reflection on observation placement undertaken in advance of start of module.
Note that this assessment element is inextricably related to the delivery; therefore the student is required to attend the practical sessions of this module in order to be re-assessed in this element
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture and discussion Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Discussion and skills development groups Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent and guided research and reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture and discussion Every Week 1.00 1
Tutorial Contact Discussion and skills development groups Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Independent and guided research and reading Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Colwell, J., et al. (2015), Reflective Teaching in Early Education, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, London, [ISBN: 9781441172044].
  • Masters & Wallace. (2011), Personal Development: for life and work, South-Western, Cengage Learning, Ohio, [ISBN: 9780538450232].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
Supplementary Article/Paper Resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMOED_8 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Montessori Education 4 Mandatory