FdA Early Childhood Studies

CORC1013C
Personal and Employability Skills Development

This module is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to develop themselves in terms of their personal and employability skills.

CORS1002
Developmental Perspectives

This module will be used as the basis for exploring the major theoretical explanations which have shaped modern social psychology and then evaluating their usefulness in promoting understanding of the processes and consequences of development.

CORS1003
Values and Ethics

This module aims to focus on the values underpinning good professional practice within the educational sector and the influence of personal values on practice. Students will have the opportunity to explore ethical principles in relation to their work and relate these to the dilemmas they face in their workplace. The module will enable students to examine a range of practice guidelines and to examine the relationship between personal, professional and agency values.

CORS1004
An Introduction to Sociology

This module provides students with the opportunity to understand factors which promote or inhibit the development of the individual persona within a social context and introduces students to some of the major sociological and ideological theories. It will help students to develop their awareness of social influences that impact upon early years provision.

CORS1000
Safeguarding Children

The module contains an overview of the role of the practitioner in implementing safeguarding policies and procedures. It analytically explores legislation and policies which safeguard children. Personal skills that contribute to the safeguarding process and ways of working with parents and carers are explored and discussed.

CORS1001
Multi Agency Collaboration

This module is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team in their professional careers. It develops a critical approach to the evaluation of the barriers to multi-agency collaboration, and to strategies for developing effective multi-agency practice.

CORS2006
An Introduction to Research

This module offers an opportunity for a student to investigate and write a research proposal and literature review on an agreed contemporary early years issue identified from within early years practice.

CORS2007
Placement for Practitioner

This module is intended to provide students with the opportunity to maximise professional learning opportunities which accrue from work-place experience in a setting working (paid or unpaid) with children (0-5) or with children and their families.

CORS2000
Creative Ways for a Healthy Lifestyle

This module considers the contribution of government guidance and relevant national agencies in developing the health and fitness of children. It will consider how physical activity, a healthy diet and creative use of the learning environment can contribute to developing a positive mind-set and a lifelong active lifestyle.

CORS2001
Learning Technologies

CORS2002
Supporting Educational Needs

This module enables students to deepen their understanding of children with special educational needs and how to support them. It explores issues of disability and special educational needs, definitions and terms and considers the differing models of disability. It highlights the importance of the need for practitioners to work sensitively with parents and collaborate effectively with other professionals. Issues of access and inclusion will be explored in the light of government legislation

CORS2008
Numeracy and Literacy

This module considers aspects and issues that are currently viewed as central to the development of Numeracy and Literacy. Early years practitioners and parents are involved in supporting the development of skills, knowledge and understanding of Numeracy and Literacy, it is essential that students are confident and aware of current initiatives in this field. (0-8years).