Early Years Education (Work-Based Route)
BA (Hons)

Year one

• Creativity in Early Years Education Core

Creativity in Early Years Education (Core)

This module examines the importance of creativity in the early years foundation stage (EFYS). It will provide you with a definition of creativity and will enable you to create an environment that facilitates creative learning. It will also show you how to encourage children to explore their thoughts and feelings through a variety of different mediums, as well as cross-curricular projects.

• Outdoor Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage Core

Outdoor Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Core)

This module will provide you with an understanding of the importance of outdoor learning. You will be taught how to plan outdoor activities, carry out risk assessments and develop outside learning policy.  The module will include critical discussion of the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto and the development of an outside learning portfolio.

• The Unique Child Core

The Unique Child (Core)

This module addresses inclusion and diversity in the early years foundation stage (EYFS). It will provide you with an understanding of what inclusion means and will give you opportunities to debate and critically assess inclusion. The module will also examine how diversity can enrich schools and communities and will give you the capacity to cater for individual needs.

• Early Years Action Research Paper Core

Early Years Action Research Paper (Core)

This module is focused on research methodology, the importance of research and the benefits of a literature review. By conducting a small scale research project of your own, you will develop an understanding of why teachers must constantly deepen their understanding of teaching and learning and get an insight into the philosophy of education.

• Professional Studies: Assessment, Planning and Observation Core

Professional Studies: Assessment, Planning and Observation (Core)

This module is aimed at identifying the skills required to facilitate effective teaching and learning in an early years setting. You will complete a variety of practical activities designed to help improve your creativity, planning and assessment. You will also be taught to ensure your pupils have access to the seven areas and aspects of learning.