BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (with Graduate Practitioner Competencies) with Foundation Year Bachelor's degree at Birmingham City University

This module is designed to support you in your transition to studying in a Higher Education environment at Birmingham City University. Through a range of class-based group and individual activities, discussions, debates, personal reflection and wider reading and research, you will have opportunities to consider academic conventions, which include: effective use of literature; sourcing and reviewing information; various forms of academic writing; developing reflective capacity. You will also rece

This module will focus on enabling you to gain a deeper understanding of the interpersonal skills and behaviours required to work in your chosen area. Through a range of class-based and student-focused activities, you will explore the different concepts of effective interpersonal and communication skills essential to your own personal development and progression. By engaging in this module, you will identify how beliefs and values and culture may influence interactions with others. You will also

This module is designed to support you in your transition to studying in a Higher Education environment at Birmingham City University, allowing you the opportunity to negotiate learning of a bespoke subject. Under the guidance of tutors, you will be able to direct your learning and identify relevant learning opportunities that you feel enable you to learning more about a specific field of study. The subject area within this module is student-led, with guidance and facilitation from designated ac

This module is designed to help you gain awareness and understanding of current challenges around Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity and how these impact upon the children and the education and child support sector, preparing you for your future education and journey into practice. The module introduces the Equality Act 2010 as the current legislation that focuses on Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, with a focus on how this legislation should be understood and should inform practice in the

This module will be studied in Semester 2 and provides opportunities for you to develop an understanding of the politics and policies that impact society, childhood and education. Key aspects of working practice in the disciplines listed above are determined by the policies that come from the government; in the majority of cases, a government department oversees and regulates practice through its policies. This module will explore the way in which the British constitution works, how policy makin

The starting point for this module is the idea that child development is a key factor in how we educate and support the next generation. This module will provide you with foundational knowledge of child development as you prepare to undertake a degree course focused on working with children in various professional settings. During the module you will explore theories underpinning child development and examine some of the social, cultural, and historical contexts that shape perspectives on child

This module recognises that transitioning into higher education represents a significant milestone in a student's academic journey, signifying a period of personal growth. However, it can also present challenges, as students must adapt to a range of increased academic demands and expectations. The module is specifically designed to support students through this transition by equipping them with essential academic skills and strategies necessary for success in their undergraduate studies. Its pri

The Children and Families module focuses on the importance of working with families in a holistic way. We will consider what we understand by the terms 'Family' and 'Children' and how we can establish a family-focused ethos. This module will encourage you to think about and explore a range of contemporary issues, such as changing family structures, diverse families, social justice, cultural capital, socioeconomic factors and policies and legislation to ensure that our practice promotes inclusive

Child psychology describes and explains children's development from birth to adolescence and the transition to adulthood. This perspective on children and childhoods is interested in how children think, feel, and behave, and is often divided into specialised areas. The module focuses on the physical, cognitive (thinking), emotional, and social development of children from infancy through adolescence. It explores various theories, milestones, and factors that contribute to the overall growth and

This module encourages you to become confident and reflective practitioners and to recognise the value of observation and assessment in the context of childhood. This module will also support you to develop your understanding of how observation can be used to document the child's learning journey and support planning for future development. This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the ethical principles associated with the documentation of children's learning. You wil

In line with the aims of the course, Contemporary Perspectives of Early Childhood introduces you to a range of perspectives that influence childhood. From a local and global perspective, this module encourages you to consider how differently childhood is experienced by different groups, and to acknowledge how a range of factors can influence early childhood. Across the module we will explore a different topic each week, as we begin to unpick and challenge key ideas about perceptions of childhood

In this module you will apply theoretical perspectives, and the findings of academic research, to develop your knowledge and understanding of enabling and sustainable environments. You will explore their contribution to young children's development, learning and well-being as well as their potential for living and learning in more sustainable ways. Throughout the module, you will engage in interactive taught sessions and a range of practical activities to explore the learning potential of differ

Transitions and Change in Early Childhood will equip you with the knowledge and understanding of the transitions that children will experience in the first eight years of life. You will develop an appreciation of sensitive periods in children's life and will develop skills to support you in practice to meet the needs of young children in informed ways. During this module, you will draw on experience in placement to reflect on and identify the key transitions young children encounter, and the str