Participate in a critical community of learning.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and assessment methods are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Methods of Assessment

Teaching and assessment methods are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Develop skills of reasoning, critical analysis and reflective practice within the field of early years care and education.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and assessment methods are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Methods of Assessment

Teaching and assessment methods are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Extend their own individual constructions of knowledge through informed and intellectually challenging, evidence-based research, and contributing to the construction of a group construction through collaboration.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and assessment methods are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Methods of Assessment

Teaching and assessment methods are based on challenging learning tasks, appropriate reading and personal research.

Direct their own learning and thinking and further developing their capacity to think independently and also collaboratively.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students will be given all relevant information on their progress, informed by regular and appropriate feedback on coursework and practical placements. The degree is designed to provide constructive and supportive working relationships between staff and students, through which learning and teaching can prosper. In particular the degree will support the aim of building professional partnerships, advancing lifelong learning and developing Masters courses that prepare reflective and critical practitioners to meet the challenges of constant educational change.

Methods of Assessment

N/A.

Use a range of methodologies for gathering knowledge.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students will be given all relevant information on their progress, informed by regular and appropriate feedback on coursework and practical placements. The degree is designed to provide constructive and supportive working relationships between staff and students, through which learning and teaching can prosper. In particular the degree will support the aim of building professional partnerships, advancing lifelong learning and developing Masters courses that prepare reflective and critical practitioners to meet the challenges of constant educational change.

Methods of Assessment

N/A.

Display their capacity to communicate their understanding in an accessible manner through both the written and spoken word.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students will be given all relevant information on their progress, informed by regular and appropriate feedback on coursework and practical placements. The degree is designed to provide constructive and supportive working relationships between staff and students, through which learning and teaching can prosper. In particular the degree will support the aim of building professional partnerships, advancing lifelong learning and developing Masters courses that prepare reflective and critical practitioners to meet the challenges of constant educational change.

Methods of Assessment

N/A.

Have gained skills in the use of ICT using PowerPoint in presentations, internet based resources, email and internet based discussion forums.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students will be given all relevant information on their progress, informed by regular and appropriate feedback on coursework and practical placements. The degree is designed to provide constructive and supportive working relationships between staff and students, through which learning and teaching can prosper. In particular the degree will support the aim of building professional partnerships, advancing lifelong learning and developing Masters courses that prepare reflective and critical practitioners to meet the challenges of constant educational change.

Methods of Assessment

N/A.

Reflect on the relationship between theory and practice in a professional context.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

In line with University College Strategies for Learning, Teaching and Assessment and in the context of QAA Codes of Practice and the University's Quality Handbook, the Master in Early Childhood Studies will create the circumstances whereby Early Years professionals are fully involved in the learning process and take responsibility for their own learning, guided by appropriate academic, professional and pastoral advice. Depending on the nature of the modules they choose, students will experience a variety of pedagogic approaches including: seminars, workshops, lectures, group and project work, work based learning, e-learning, research based field work, intensive block teaching and supervised practice. Teaching will be appropriately informed by current research and professional practice and the constituent modules will provide coherent and flexible learning pathways.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments of 4000-5000 words will be assessed against published criteria. The tutors' assessment is subject to internal moderation and external examining. Double marking (for dissertation) and moderation (for selected assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

Have increased their understanding of multi-professional approaches as they understand and respond to the issues central to working with young children and their families in a variety of contexts.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

In line with University College Strategies for Learning, Teaching and Assessment and in the context of QAA Codes of Practice and the University's Quality Handbook, the Master's in Early Childhood Studies will create the circumstances whereby Early Years professionals are fully involved in the learning process and take responsibility for their own learning, guided by appropriate academic, professional and pastoral advice. Depending on the nature of the modules they choose, students will experience a variety of pedagogic approaches including: seminars, workshops, lectures, group and project work, work based learning, e-learning, research based field work, intensive block teaching and supervised practice. Teaching will be appropriately informed by current research and professional practice and the constituent modules will provide coherent and flexible learning pathways.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments of 4000-5000 words will be assessed against published criteria. The tutors' assessment is subject to internal moderation and external examining. Double marking (for dissertation) and moderation (for selected assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

Have advanced their knowledge and understanding of the specialist academic discipline of Early Childhood Studies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

In line with University College Strategies for Learning, Teaching and Assessment and in the context of QAA Codes of Practice and the University's Quality Handbook, the Master in Early Childhood Studies will create the circumstances whereby Early Years professionals are fully involved in the learning process and take responsibility for their own learning, guided by appropriate academic, professional and pastoral advice. Depending on the nature of the modules they choose, students will experience a variety of pedagogic approaches including: seminars, workshops, lectures, group and project work, work based learning, e-learning, research based field work, intensive block teaching and supervised practice. Teaching will be appropriately informed by current research and professional practice and the constituent modules will provide coherent and flexible learning pathways.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments of 4000-5000 words will be assessed against published criteria. The tutors' assessment is subject to internal moderation and external examining. Double marking (for dissertation) and moderation (for selected assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

Have acquired a comprehensive and critical understanding of the concepts, issues and practices of early years services and settings.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

In line with University College Strategies for Learning, Teaching and Assessment and in the context of QAA Codes of Practice and the University's Quality Handbook, the Master in Early Childhood Studies will create the circumstances whereby Early Years professionals are fully involved in the learning process and take responsibility for their own learning, guided by appropriate academic, professional and pastoral advice. Depending on the nature of the modules they choose, students will experience a variety of pedagogic approaches including: seminars, workshops, lectures, group and project work, work based learning, e-learning, research based field work, intensive block teaching and supervised practice. Teaching will be appropriately informed by current research and professional practice and the constituent modules will provide coherent and flexible learning pathways.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments of 4000-5000 words will be assessed against published criteria. The tutors' assessment is subject to internal moderation and external examining. Double marking (for dissertation) and moderation (for selected assignments) ensure fairness and consistency.

Exercise analytical, critical and problem solving skills in the context of the specialist study area of Early Childhood Studies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning is, in general, independent and may, depending on the options or modules chosen have a practical orientation.

Methods of Assessment

All coursework is assessed properly and transparently and submitted work will be returned with minimum delay, and students will be given adequate feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their work through written/oral comment.

Have increased their capacity to act as an advocate for children.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning is, in general, independent and may, depending on the options or modules chosen have a practical orientation.

Methods of Assessment

All coursework is assessed properly and transparently and submitted work will be returned with minimum delay, and students will be given adequate feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their work through written/oral comment.

Have investigated a range of theories, perspectives, research methodologies and literature with a view to extending reflection and improving practice within the field of early childhood studies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning is, in general, independent and may, depending on the options or modules chosen have a practical orientation.

Methods of Assessment

All coursework is assessed properly and transparently and submitted work will be returned with minimum delay, and students will be given adequate feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their work through written/oral comment.

Have developed an awareness and understanding of current theories and debates relating to child development and the early years.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning is, in general, independent and may, depending on the options or modules chosen have a practical orientation.

Methods of Assessment

All coursework is assessed properly and transparently and submitted work will be returned with minimum delay, and students will be given adequate feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their work through written/oral comment.

Have gained the skills to carry out a small scale research project in the area of early childhood studies.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Learning is, in general, independent and may, depending on the options or modules chosen have a practical orientation.

Methods of Assessment

All coursework is assessed properly and transparently and submitted work will be returned with minimum delay, and students will be given adequate feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of their work through written/oral comment.