The aims of this module are to facilitate and support learners in their professional practice placement in an early childhood context: Supervised Professional Practice 2r, Assignment, SETU, Ireland

MODULE AIM

The aims of this module are to facilitate and support learners in their professional practice placement in an early childhood context. Learners will be encouraged to apply their accumulated programme learning to their professional practice placement experiences, and to examine how their professional practice placement experiences can inform their understanding of various theoretical perspectives. The module aims for learners continue to self-reflect and to develop personally and professionally with increasing confidence in evaluating their own and others’ practice.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:

1. Demonstrate capacity to communicate effectively and build positive relationships with children in the placement setting

2.Support children’s learning and development, in indoor & outdoor learning environments, using pedagogical practices that are informed by theory, research and the Aistear and Síolta professional frameworks.

3. Implement appropriate practices in relation to children’s health, wellbeing and care needs, in accordance with regulatory requirements.

4.Provide verbal and written accounts of professional practice of children’s learning and development, underpinned by theoretical perspectives.

5.Demonstrate capacity to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with adults in the placement setting.

6. Take a self-reflective approach to their own professional practice and be able to highlight strengths as well as areas in need of further learning and development.

Portfolio- Overall Guidelines:

Please attach a cover sheet with title of assignment your name and student number. All assignments to be in Font size 12, Times new Roman or Arial and one and a half spacing.

Part 1: Introduction

Word count 300-400 words

Outline the context and ethos of your placement setting and your overall goals for the coming year.

Part 2

Weighting 50%

Addresses learning outcomes 1,2,3,5 and 6

Word count 2800=/-10%

Effective communication, collaborative practices and appropriate pedagogical practices are fundamental in supporting the learning and development of children. Analyse and reflect on   your role in practice considering the above criteria.

Your analysis must include examples from own practice, self-reflection and relevant research and literature to support your answer.

Part 3-Presentation

Weighting 30%

Addresses learning outcomes 4 and 5

Word count 600. Max -12 slides

Title of Presentation is

‘Implementation of best practices for children’s health, wellbeing and care needs’

Create a presentation. using the above title, referring to examples from own practice, relevant legislation, national policies and current literature.

Part 4-Reflection

Weighting 20%

Addresses learning outcomes 6

Word count 1000 +/-10%

Critically reflect on your learning since September and how it has influenced your practice. Furthermore, identify both your strengths and areas that you wish to focus on for your professional growth and development.