Professional Development: Reflecting on Practice (ECST50037) 30 credits Planning the Learning Environment (EDUC50237) 30 credits (EDUC50506) 30 credits Teaching block 2 Leading Change (ECST50294) 30 credits The Staffordshire Graduate and Employability The will: Discipline Expertise: • Have an understanding of the forefront of knowledge in their chosen field Professionalism: • Be prepared to be work-ready and employable and understand the importance of being enterprising and entrepreneurial Global Citizenship: • Have an understanding of global issues and of their place in a globalised economy Communication and Teamwork: • Be an effective communicator and presenter and able to interact appropriately with a range of colleagues • Have developed the skills of independence of thought and (when appropriate) social interaction through teamwork Reflective and Critical Learner: • Have the ability to carry out inquiry-based learning and critical analysis • Be a problem solver and creator of opportunities
4. Critically reflect on strategies and interpersonal skills used to effectively communicate aspects of change in routines or environments to relevant stakeholders Appendix B – Curriculum Maps Learning Outcomes of the Award Mapped to Individual Modules Common Learning Outcomes 4 Modules Level 5 Modules 1a 2 3 4 5a 6 7 8 1. Knowledge & Understanding 2. Learning 3. Enquiry 4. Analysis 5. Problem Solving 6. Communication 7. Application 8. Reflection Common learning outcome headings LEVEL 4 LEVEL 5 Knowledge and Understanding Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key concepts, philosophies, political, economic and social of early childhood studies. Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the main theories and research appropriate to the holistic development of the including meeting children’s individual needs. Learning Develop lines of argument and make sound judgements to challenge and evaluate appropriate early childhood studies literature through research, showing a willingness to accommodate new ideas. Understand the limits of your knowledge, (theory to practice) in relation to child education and care organisation and management, and how this influences analyses and interpretations based on that knowledge Enquiry Present, evaluate and interpret complex data (qualitative and quantitative) appropriate to the diverse range of early childhood Demonstrate knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in Childhood Studies and demonstrate application of the key principles of Information Literacy. Evaluate and interpret the diversity, complexity and Use a range of established techniques to critically analyse the management
journey which will be completed should you progress onto the BA hons. E one year top-up course. The following table demonstrates how the key aims of the FDA: Education Award are linked to the Staffordshire Graduate Attributes: Aims Further comments Relevant Staffordshire Graduate Attributes To become a ‘discipline expert’ in Education. The work-based award enables you to understand and develop your roles and responsibilities in their workplace. Discipline Expertise: Have an understanding of the forefront of knowledge in their chosen field To develop your professionalism. The work-based award develops skills towards supporting education, such as teaching assistants/learning support assistants. It also promotes progression towards alternative careers in education, such as teaching. Successful completion of the award enables direct progression onto a one year top-up BA (hons.) Education Award Professional attributes developed include improving communication and team-working abilities, as well as information literacy and academic skills. Professionalism: Be prepared to be work-ready and employable and understand the importance of being enterprising and entrepreneurial This is based on SGA 4a, 4b&6a: (SGA 4) Communication and Teamwork: (a) Be an effective communicator and presenter and able to interact appropriately with a range of colleagues (b)Have developed the skills of independence of thought and (when appropriate) social interaction through teamwork (SGA 6) Lifelong Learning: (a)Be technologically, digitally and information literate To develop your wider You will evaluate how the organisation you work for compares with alternative institutions and contexts in Global Citizenship:
professional practice. order to consider developments to your practice and that of your institution. Have an understanding of global issues and of place in a globalised economy Lifelong Learning: Be able to apply Staffordshire Graduate Attributes to a range of life experiences to facilitate life-long learning and life-long success. To develop your independent thinking skills You will critically reflect and evaluate your own practice, as well as that your institution in order to inform practitioner-led research and change. Reflective and Critical Learner: (a) Have the ability to carry out inquiry-based learning and critical analysis (b) Be a problem solver and creator of opportunities