Practice Development 2 - Quality and Practice

This module is designed to enhance the development of critical refection, self-awareness and the process of integrating theory and practice. The module and associated practice placement aim to develop learners’ competence in recognising and being able to articulate the elements of a quality early childhood education and care practice with children aged 0–6 years. Starting with the educator’s image of the child as a learner.  The learner will be able to identify and apply their learning in practice in relation to structure, process, and outcome quality which included wellbeing and involvement.  Learners will be prepared to use their knowledge to support their practice as professional employees in the early childhood education and care sector with children aged 0–6 years. This module is designed to enhance the development of critical refection, self-awareness and the process of integrating theory and practice.  Learners will be prepared to use their knowledge to support their practice as professional employees in the early childhood education and care sector.  Full attendance 100% is required in class to ensure students have the theoretical underpinnings to practice safely and competently when undertaking practice placement in an early years setting with children aged 0-6 years.

1. Prepare a pre practice placement folder with the appropriate regulatory and employment documentation to support professional practice placement.

2. Critically reflect on pedagogical practice, linking the refection to theory and knowledge to improve quality outcomes for children aged 0-6 years

3. Demonstrate quality relationships and interactions in practice in an early years setting.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of quality early childhood education and care from a rights based perspective which values children voice and participation for children aged 0-6 years.