Engaging Young Learners - Growing, Playing, Talking and Learning (X6602)

15 credits, Level 5

Autumn teaching

On this module, you'll examine pedagogical approaches to learning in the early years, before exploring common nursery philosophies found in contemporary Britain. You'll investigate how these philosophies influence the modern Foundation Stage curriculum.

You'll dive into the debate between play-based learning and more formal approaches. You'll also explore the practitioner tools that support the approaches discussed, including:

• the use of provocations
• shared sustained thinking
• the characteristics of effective learning
• emotional wellbeing.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 32 hours of contact time and about 118 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.