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EDC201
Children culture and language
This module explores how children co-construct their own cultures through everyday interactions, and also considers the multiple cultures that children belong to, globally and within Wales. It will explore ethnocentrism and cultural relativity by discussing recent media coverage, and support students to debate these issues in lectures. Students will also be supported to consider their own cultural heritage and to develop an awareness of the importance of cultural knowledge and connections for children and families. The role of language in shaping cultural identity will also be discussed, with a particular emphasis on Welsh cultural heritage and language.
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EDD805
Doctoral Research Methods in Educational Research
This module presents an in-depth exploration of methodology, methods and data analysis, building on the introductory work conducted in EDD 800 and EDD 801 of the Professional Doctorate in Education (EDD).
Students undertaking this module will be expected to have already developed an advanced appreciation of the practical and theoretical context of their research and are likely to have already begun considering their proposed methodology and methods.
The core of the module is a block teaching week of five days, supported by preparatory material, additional resources and monthly online seminars. The teaching week will critically evaluate a variety of methodological positions, further enhancing student understanding of ontology, epistemology and axiology and will critically evaluate a variety of techniques of data analysis, examining both qualitative and quantitative methods. The module leader will ensure a variety of perspectives are presented and discussed, using a broad teaching team and guest presentations.
This module will encompass both qualitative and quantitative overviews, with specific sessions then being tailored to the requirements of the class. At this point in the programme, module staff will be aware of the needs of the students and will draw on resources as appropriate.
The assessments will critically evaluate data collection and analysis methods, in a chosen field of research.
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EDD806
Preparation for Thesis
The module serves to prepare students for the completion of their thesis within the PGR stage of their EdD. Students undertaking this module will be expected to have already developed an advanced appreciation of the practical and theoretical context of their research and are likely to have already begun considering their proposed methodology and methods.
This module will build on these developing skills and, working closely with a member of teaching staff, the student will begin detailed preparation for their thesis. This may take the form of a scoping study in their areas of interest, a detailed research plan, or a small scale research project.
The assessment will provide a mandate for their final research project and will require students to organise knowledge gained through previous modules to plan for their future research in a systematic and critical way, ensuring that their developing research proposal fulfils doctoral requirements.
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EDE116
An Introduction to Reflective Practice
This module aims to introduce students to approaches to reflective practice and support them to constructively critique theories and their own practice through detailed observation and analysis. It creates links between theory and practice by relating concurrently taught content to the practice observed and recorded in placement. By utilising the National Occupational Standards as a basis for reflection, it supports students ongoing development of a portfolio of professional practice which identifies current practice strengths whilst identifying their own professional learning targets and steps for success.
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EDE201
Children, Culture and Language
This module explores how children co-construct their own cultures through everyday interactions, and also considers the multiple cultures that children belong to, globally and within Wales. It will explore ethnocentrism and cultural relativity by discussing recent media coverage, and support students to debate these issues in lectures. Students will also be supported to consider their own cultural heritage and to develop an awareness of the importance of cultural knowledge and connections for children and families. The role of language in shaping cultural identity will also be discussed, with a particular emphasis on Welsh cultural heritage and language.
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EDE207
Embedding and Extending Reflective Practice
This module enhances students¿ understanding of the importance of reflective practice. Students will critically examine links between theory and practice through engagement with research, alongside critical reflection and analysis of the practices and pedagogies observed and recorded in placement. By utilising the National Occupational Standards as a basis for reflection, the module supports students to develop effective strategies for reflection through the enhancement of their portfolio of professional practice. This allows them to evaluate ongoing strengths and identify their next professional learning targets and steps for success.
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EDE208
Communication, Language and Literacy
This module explores how children co-construct their own identity through communication and language within everyday interactions. It considers the role of language in learning and shaping cultural identity, with a particular emphasis on Welsh cultural heritage and language. It also considers the multiple cultures that children belong to, globally and within Wales. It will explore ethnocentrism and cultural relativity and support students to debate these issues in lectures.
Students will also be supported to consider their own cultural heritage and to develop an awareness of the importance of cultural knowledge and connections for children and families.
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EDE301
Early childhood transitions
Throughout children¿s early years there are many transitions that they will engage with, including small transitions from sleep to waking, from liquids to solid food, to transitioning from home to other places such as early childhood centres, schools or visiting friends, relatives and other community members. It is also possible that some children will experience transitions through various foster homes, and often through multiple after-school activities. Transitions for children with ALN, in personal health, socio-economic circumstances and environmental changes when moving house, school or emigrating are also relevant throughout various childhoods. Linguistic transitions will be explored in children who move from one language to another, with a particular focus on issues around refugee families. This module will explore these issues, with a focus on the role of the adult in supporting children through these various changes in the most effective ways, particularly when children transition from early childhood settings to New Entrant classes as they move to school. Students will have the opportunity to reflect as a professional on transitions they have made personally, and how they were managed, as well as discussing the transition they are about to make from their degree into the workplace or further study. They will then be supported in applying their knowledge to real-life scenarios to critically evaluate what their role might be for children experiencing similar situations, through the support of relevant and recent academic research.
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EDN303
Childhood Studies
This module will introduce students to key issues and ideas relating to childhood across time and culture. The module will be structured around four main themes: concepts of childhood, constructing childhood, childhood across time and culture and issues relating to childhood across children¿s services. Childhood is considered from a multi-disciplinary perspective in relation to aspects of professional educational practice and related services.
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EDPM10
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment: Exploring Effective Teaching and Learning
This module explores learning and teaching in educational contexts. The module is designed to help students extend and deepen their knowledge of theory and research relating to the curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.
Students will explore and analyse national and international curricula, and consider how curriculum reform is being accomplished in different contexts.
Students will critically evaluate theories of learning, and critically examine what forms of pedagogy and assessment are needed to achieve a broad range of learner outcomes.
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EDPM31
Exploring Pedagogy, Curriculum and Assessment in the Primary School
This module develops student teacher¿s understanding of and ability to employ effective strategies for teaching, learning and assessment across the primary age phase. The module will explore how children and adolescents learn, and what factors support and hinder effective learning. Student teachers will also explore the evidence-base around the characteristics of `good¿ teaching and the importance of establishing supportive learning environments.
Taught sessions will focus on the application of subject and phase-related knowledge to support an understanding of pedagogy. Student teachers will develop an understanding of the importance of providing a broad and balanced curriculum suitable for meeting the diverse needs of the pupils they teach. Student teachers will examine issues relevant to the wider context of Welsh Government policy on the curriculum and the national frameworks for Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Competence. The module will ensure that students gain an understanding of current legislation, including an understanding of the underpinning four purposes of the curriculum, and Curriculum Cymreig, ESDGC, religious education, Children¿s Rights and the Welsh language.
Students will learn about the importance of critical reflection and reflective practice for professional development and school improvement by considering, applying and critiquing reflective models such as Schön and Brookfield. They will apply this critical reflection to their own professional practice, reflecting on their teaching and assessment strategies to ensure they are appropriate in supporting effective learning.
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FY-012
Introduction to Being Human
This module will focus on introducing what it is to be human from a broad humanities and social science perspective. It will offer the opportunity to engage with key ideas, theory and literature within these disciplines. It will therefore prepare students for further academic work in the humanities and social sciences and initiate the development of critical thinking and creative abilities.
