Practice Development 3

This module builds upon the previous 'Research with Children' and 'Supporting Enquiry to enact the Curriculum' module and Practice Development modules 1 and 2. In preparation for the Practice Development 3 module, the learner will be facilitated to examine the 'Experienced Practitioner' profile.  The module is aligned to Trends in ECEC. The learner will be encouraged to evidence skills, knowledge and competencies required of an experienced Early Years Educator through refection.

The learner will also be required to design and implement an exemplar of quality practice. ATU through collective facilitative spaces will support the learner to develop the exemplar of quality practice underpinned by the Mosaic  approach as part of the third practice development module. These spaces will provide learners with a forum to discuss ethics, dilemmas and how the experience can inform ongoing practice from the initial concept to fruition of the project.

The learner will demonstrate through the exemplar of quality practice the ability to lead pedagogical practice. Full attendance at lectures is required to ensure students have the required knowledge and theory to ensure that they are safe and competent practitioners when on practice placement in early years setting.

1. Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously as an Early Years Educator.

2. Co-construct the learning with children by engaging in sustained shared thinking to enhance quality provision.

3. Apply theoretical principles to curricular development and practice 

4. Lead the development, design, implementation and evaluation of an exemplar of quality practice taking an action research approach.