Module Details

Module Code: EDUC7016
Title: Learning to Move
Long Title: Learning to Move, Moving to Learn
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 examines the role of movement in a child’s development from birth to age 12. It equips the learner with the competencies, knowledge and skills required for planning, implementing and evaluating physical activity and movement opportunities for children. It explores the role of movement within the Montessori approach to education.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe and discuss the role of purposeful movement for a developing child (birth to 12 years).
LO2 Plan, implement and evaluate learning opportunities for children aged birth to 12 years through movement and physical activity.
LO3 Identify the holistic benefits of movement and physical activity for a child’s development.
LO4 Select and demonstrate a range of basic movement skills across a range of disciplines.
LO5 Relate the Montessori approach to movement in Education to current curricular frameworks in Early Years and Primary Years.
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
Movement and the theory of Montessori
Overview of movement within the theory of Montessori. Examine the Montessori approach in relation to relevant curricular frameworks from birth to 12 years: Aistear and the Physical Education Primary Curriculum.
Motor Development
Theories of motor development, explanation of gross and fine motor skills, stages of motor development and perceptual motor awareness.
Fundamental Movement Skills
Definition and explanation of fundamental movement skills. Categories of fundamental movement skills and relevance for lifelong participation in physical activity, movement and sport.
Physical activity and Benefits of movement
Components of physical fitness. Physical activity guidelines for children. Benefits of physical activity and movement: physiological, language, cognitive, social emotional and creative development. Risky active play and benefit analysis.
Practical Learning opportunities
Dance and introduction to gymnastics. Cooperative games and modified games to suit the stage of a child’s development. Planning, implementing and evaluating safe, effective and creative movement experiences. Outdoor active play.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Written project assignment: the learner submits a project based on research on movement and physical activity within the Montessori approach. This assignment will incorporate both in class learning and self -directed learning
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 60
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Practical Teaching and participation: Reflection of the learner’s participation in a range of practical activities. Assessment of the learner leading a group of peers or children in a practical setting.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 Class based learning Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Learning Non Contact Independent and directed learning 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 Class based learning Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical based learning Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Learning Non Contact Independent and directed learning 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
  • Archer, C. and Siraj, I.. (2015), Encouraging Physical Development through Movement, Sage, London, [ISBN: 9781446297117].
  • Davies, M.. (2003), Movement and Dance in Early Childhood, Sage, London, [ISBN: 9780761940548].
  • Goodway, J. Ozmun, J. and Gallahue, D.. (2019), Understanding Motor Development: Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, 8th. Jones and Barret Learning, LLC, [ISBN: 9781284174953].
  • Montessori, M. (2009), The Absorbent Mind, Chapter 14: Movement and Total Development, Wilder Publications, [ISBN: 1607960931].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Clements, R.L. and Schneider A.L. (2017), Moving with Words and Action: Physical Literacy for Preschool and Primary School, Human Kinetics Champaign, IL, [ISBN: 9781492547907].
  • Pica, R.. (2014), Early Elementary Children Moving and Learning, Redleaf Press, [ISBN: 9781605542690].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMOED_8 Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Montessori Education 1 Mandatory