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This module is designed to introduce, explore, and analyse the vital role of children’s environments in relation to their well-being, health, development, and learning. The module is underpinned by the recognition that early year’s environments must be seen in the context of children’s rights and needs. It is vital that these spaces offer quality experiences and home from home atmospheres. Throughout this module, indoor, outdoor and local area environments are given due attention as students are supported to consider these environments and their affordances to the developing child. Addressing the concept of Universal Design and guided by the Aistear The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Síolta, the National Quality Framework, environments will be explored in relation to Policy and Legislation, Sensory/Motor Needs, The Affective Environment, Curriculum Approaches, Pedagogical Values, Emerging Interests and Play Needs, Layout, Materials and Activities.
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