Module Details

Module Code: EDUC8056
Title: Pers & Prof Dev: Belonging
Long Title: Pers & Prof Dev: Belonging
NFQ Level: Advanced
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 provide an in-depth review of the ECEC and School Age Childcare professions with particular reference to documentation, record-keeping, writing policies & procedures, integrated teamwork skills, etc. It aims to encourage students to become more reflective and pro-active and ultimately to guide them towards becoming a professional in this field. 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 Be self-aware of, and sensitive to, how their values, attitudes, biases and dispositions affect their interactions and relationships with the children and families in ECEC and SAC settings.
LO2 Identify infants’, toddlers’ and young children's additional needs and plan for appropriate interventions in conjunction with relevant professionals, parents/carers and families.
LO3 Use case studies to explore the effective management of discriminatory practices and incidents.
LO4 Design and evaluate documentation systems and policies and procedures as relevant to ECEC and SAC practice.
LO5 Select and apply job application skills to secure approved setting for professional practice placement.
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
Awareness and evaluation of personal bias; being an anti-bias champion; values and bias; personal integrity; ethics and self-righteousness.
Professional Development
Professional ethics – using case studies to explore ethical responsibilities; professional integrity; integrity of the employer; fraud in the workplace; planning your career; networking.
Professional skills, dispositions and attitudes
Planning and implementing an anti-bias curriculum; record keeping; interpreting regulations, frameworks and guidelines and developing related policies and procedures for ECEC; critiquing pedagogical practices; critiquing management practices; providing staff support and supervision; critiquing the roles and responsibilities of an early childhood manager; leading anti-bias practice; providing an inclusive environment; the role and responsibilities of an Inclusion Coordinator (INCO); interpreting and implementing national policy; critical work skills – time management, work/life balance, stress management, anger management; developing creativity; valuing diversity; understanding cultures; respecting difference; including difference.
Applying for professional practice placement
Analysing your interests and qualifications; inventory of your experience; networking; criteria for placement selection, evaluating inspection reports, professionalising your CV, cover letter, making initial contact; interview preparation and techniques.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3,4,5
Assessment Description
Portfolio of policies, record-keeping templates, evidence of securing professional practice placement in an approved setting, and other tasks as assigned in class.
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 60
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Weekly journal entry 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.
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 Skills development groups, case studies, discussions 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 Skills development group, case studies, discussions 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
  • Masters, A. & Wallace, H.R.. (2011), Personal Development: for life and work, 10th. South-Western, Cengage Learning, Mason, Ohio, [ISBN: 9780538450232].
  • Moloney, M. and Pettersen, J.. (2017), Early Childhood Education Management, Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 9781138120457].
  • McPartland. (2021), Understanding Children's Rights in Ireland, Boru Press, [ISBN: 9781838413422].
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 5 Mandatory