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EXPLORING EXTRA CURRICULA & PEDAGOGY

Module code: EDC217
Credits: 5
Semester: Year-Long
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
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Coordinator: Patsy Stafford (FROEBEL EDUCATION)

	Overview
	The module aims to explore curriculum in terms of context, principles and processes emphasising Aistear, the National Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. It will consider a range of curricula against the backdrop of Aistear. Politics and power in curriculum will be examined, who develops curriculum and whose voice is heard. Pedagogical practices will be explored as key tools in supporting children�s learning.

Overview

The module aims to explore curriculum in terms of context, principles and processes emphasising Aistear, the National Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. It will consider a range of curricula against the backdrop of Aistear. Politics and power in curriculum will be examined, who develops curriculum and whose voice is heard. Pedagogical practices will be explored as key tools in supporting children�s learning.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Explore curriculum as enquiry led, integrated and emergent. Identify curriculum as practice and process, as content and outcomes. Outline the underlying principles, and practices of a range of curricula. Examine Aistear as a curriculum framework. Explore the pedagogical roles and practices of educators in a range of curricula (birth to six years). Discuss the politics and policies informing curriculum. Reflect on the role of play as a pedagogy in high quality early year�s curricula.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes

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