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EY4002: Reflection on Practice 1

Module Title Reflection on Practice 1
Module Code EY4002
Module Tutor Sian Wyman
School Institute of Education and Public Services
CAT Points 30
Level of Study 4
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions Cannot be counted with EYF104, EYF161

Available only to student taking Early Years Foundation Degree

Brief Description

The module aims: to provide opportunity to support the student in reflecting upon their work based practice as they aspire to become a Senior Practitioner within early years.

Indicative Syllabus

This module will cover the following topics:

  • reflection upon the workplace skills and professional attributes needed to be a reflective Senior Practitioner;
  • pedagogical literacy within the early years sector;
  • models that support the development of reflective practice;
  • professionalism, ethics and data protection;
  • legislation and practice guidance;
  • reflection upon why students do what they do in the workplace using examples of their day to day experiences;
  • relating theory to their own practice;
  • PDP used as the basis for reflection, personal target setting and professional development.
Learning Outcomes

A student passing this module should be able to:

  1. Identify how their practice meets the legislative and guidance requirements of the early years sector;
  2. Recognise how current research of best practice in early years can improve the quality of their practice;
  3. Employ reflective frameworks within the workplace to support both personal and professional development;
  4. Identify and implement realistic and practical PDP targets in order to develop their existing practice to become more effective;
  5. Adhere to the principles of ethical professional practice;
  6. Model professional values by being ambitious, excellent, committed and respectful.
Learning and Teaching Activities Scheduled Contact Hours: 72
Independent Learning Hours: 228
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 34% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1600 words or equivalent
002: 66% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 3400 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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