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Available only to student taking Early Years Foundation Degree

The module aims to develop key skills relating to reviewing and analysing evidence and writing a review of current literature.

The module will cover the following topics:

• searching for contemporary and/or historical literature;
• critical analysis of different sources;
• organising, analysing and synthesizing information to present an overview of the subject;
• enhancement of student's role as senior practitioner within the setting by dissemination of their work.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Articulate an informed position on a specific aspect of early years practice;
2. Extract appropriate information from information sources and understand its relative importance;
3. Understand the process involved in writing a literature review which include a critical analysis of literature;
4. Relate literature to current policy , statutory and non-statutory guidance;
5. Communicate how the review informs the student' particular professional practice;
6. Lead and support others through knowledge transfer.

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