FdA Teaching and Learning

NORD1112
Professional Skills and Development

This module is designed to enable students to demonstrate that they have all the qualities and transferable skills necessary for appropriate academic work and in employment requiring the exercise of responsibility and decision making, including the ability to relate their professional practice to underlying theory and principles.

NORD1119
International Educational Perspectives

The module introduces patterns of educational provision for young children in the UK, and compares this with educational provision from around the world.

NORD1120
Theories of Learning and Development

Introducing theories of children's cognitive development, this module will investigate key concepts in terms of relevance to practice with young children. Contemporary inclusive early years practice will be explored through application of relevant psychological theories.

NORD1121
Inclusive Practice in Education

This module introduces some key perspectives on disability; examining historical and cultural views of disability. It challenges participants to examine their own attitudes and values. Models of provision and intervention, inclusion and segregation will be explored by experienced Special Education practitioners.

NORD1117
Young Children's Welfare and Wellbeing

Examining the influencing factors on the experience of contemporary childhood in the UK, this module offers an insight into the welfare and wellbeing of children today.

NORD1122
Key Concepts in the Education of Young Children

This module examines the contemporary position of Primary Education in the UK, discussing the influences, structure, recent historical changes, outcomes, and discussing future developments.

NORD2126
Children's Spaces

This module presents a critical approach to children's spaces in the Early Years: in Education, Outdoors, and in wider society. Drawing on theories of learning outside, and evaluating existing spaces where children live and learn, students will consider the influences on provision, practice, and outcomes for children's health, safety, and wellbeing.

NORD2129
Supporting Wellbeing in Educational Settings

A diverse range of factors influence children's wellbeing including policy, places, and people. This module explores opportunities and challenges for enhanced social and emotional development in educational settings.

NORD2123
Perspectives on Childhood

This module allows students to make an in-depth study of a particular area of interest relevant to Education, Children, or the Early Years. Using their research skills, students will compile a literature review in a chosen topic, negotiated with the module leader, preparing themselves for future academic progression.

NORD2124
Researching Childhood

Students will become aware of some of the ethical issues in research with children and families, whilst critically evaluating methodology and existing research. Participative research methods and the wider subject of children's rights in, and contribution to, research will be explored.

NORD2125
Multi Agency Working

Building on previous study of interpersonal skills and group processes, this module looks at the influence of multi-professional teams in meeting the needs of children. The legislation and codes of practice that guide teams will be examined, along with a critical examination of the barriers to successful multi-agency working in the UK.

NORD2130
Curriculum and Assessment for Young Children

This module offers a critical approach to the contemporary position in Education on concepts of assessment, and curriculum design. Alternative strategies for assessment will be evaluated, challenges and barriers explored.