Pedagogy in Early Childhood Education and Care

This module will complement the module "Exploring Curriculum". The content of an Early Childhood Education and Care programme is expressed through the curriculum, and the way it is delivered is pedagogy. This module will explore the term pedagogy and how it captures the multi-layered and dynamic practices necessary for children’s holistic development. The learner will explore a range of pedagogical approaches and critically evaluate practices that are enacted and some pedagogical perspectives held in ECEC. The module will reflect and identify how adults interact with babies and young children and how their values can have an impact on learning experiences. The learner will reflect on pedagogical interactions and pedagogical framing.

1. Apply knowledge of pedagogy as an interactive process that takes place between the Early Years Educator and the child, in order to support children’s learning.

2. Define the term pedagogy and describe the integrated processes of caring, educating and learning alongside principles, theories and values that underpin daily work with young children and babies in an ECEC setting.

3. Understand pedagogical framing that supports children's learning and development.

4. Describe and discuss the educator’s pedagogical foundation to support a spirit of enquiry recognising the active participation of the child.

5. Recognise and express the importance of reflective practice to ensure that pedagogical approaches develop and evolve to promote child learning and development.

6. Demonstrate ability to reflect and assess practices in ECEC settings.