BA (Hons) Childhood and Education Studies Bachelor's degree at University College Birmingham

This module invites you into a process of self-discovery on your journey towards becoming a Childhood and Education Studies graduate. You will engage in a variety of creative activities to help you identify your personal qualities and you will learn how to articulate these to make you stand out in practice. Dilemmas that arise when navigating personal values in a variety of professional contexts will be explored and discussed. You will have an opportunity to demonstrate your learning and develop

The module is designed to provide you with an understanding of a range of pedagogical approaches, both traditional and contemporary. There will be opportunities to explore factors relating to pedagogical thinking, approaches to education and the impact these have on teaching and learning, nationally and internationally. As part of this, you will develop an understanding of teaching strategies from Early Years through to Further Education, considering the role of questioning, modelling, creativit

This module is designed to provide you with the skills required to identify challenges relevant to childhood education and to understand how research and evidence can be used to address these challenges. Most importantly, in this module you will consider how these key skills apply when working with children and young people, and how you can use research and evidence to inform day-to-day practice (evidence-based practice). You will explore how research and evidence-based practice go hand in hand

The module will provide an opportunity for you to explore human growth and development including how biological and environmental experiences play a major role in influencing development and learning, with a particular focus on infancy, childhood and adolescence. By understanding the developmental stages this will support you in identifying individual difference, including developmental delay, as part of your role in ensuring children and young people have the necessary educational support to ma

This module provides a comprehensive framework of knowledge and understanding for you, regardless of your domain of practice, to safeguard children and young people. You will be able to identify signs of abuse and neglect, recognise when children and young people may be at risk supporting your understanding of the legislative framework, and your role as part of working within a multi-disciplinary team in ensuring effective graduate childhood and educational practice.

This module aims to introduce you to the critical analysis of childhood and education from a range of sociological perspectives. You will be made aware of current debates in this sub-field and will be encouraged to draw upon established sociological theories to understand and explore issues surrounding the changing constructs of 'childhood' and 'the child'. The module also aims to introduce you to a variety of contemporary issues surrounding childhood, including gender, intergenerational care, f

This module will explore the nature of creativity and critical thinking across childhood and adolescence. It will look at the role of creativity in supporting flexible thinking and imagination in early years and educational settings. Definitions of creativity and the role of critical and divergent thinking in children and young people's development will be determined. You will be able to review the differing psychological factors affecting the development of creativity, including aspects of moti

The term 'social brain' refers to the network of brain regions that are involved in understanding others. From birth human beings are primed to seek and respond to those around them. The learning brain is inherently social in nature and as such cognitive processes and behaviours are deeply influenced by social interactions. Navigating this human endeavour is complex and fraught with competing internal and external factors, therefore this module invites you to explore some of the current debates

This module explores health inequalities; what they are, the various factors that lead to health inequalities and how these affect a child's development, education and outcomes. The Social Determinants of Health will be considered in the influence of the health and well-being of a child and the external influences of mass media, public policy, health rights and public health interventions will be examined to identify how they contribute to the health and well-being of children. It explores the p

This online module focuses on a broad range of themes associated with leadership and management in a variety of contexts across the childhood and education sector. You will examine contextual challenges faced by leaders and managers, offering opportunities to link this to theoretical frameworks and practice. During this module, you will consider factors associated with leadership which will include human resource management, key themes in practice, quality, change, collaborative working, emotion

This module invites you to consider the core principles underpinning curriculum design. As part of your study, you will reflect on the purpose, content, delivery, and monitoring of an inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all children. Furthermore, you will examine and evaluate competing curriculum development models and pedagogical and philosophical debates to justify your vision for a 21st-century curriculum.

The module introduces the student to the management and application of research. The primary aim of the module is to develop students' skills and expertise in the evaluation and use of essential research tools. The application of these tools will be done through online activities and directed reading. The module develops inquisitiveness and challenge through developing an awareness of multiple perspectives for studying, analysing and understanding phenomena. Students will be encouraged to challe

Throughout this module, you will explore and discuss contemporary issues in education from many contrasting perspectives. By engaging in debates and exploring different assumptions and arguments, you will consider social, cultural and political factors that affect the education of children, the profession of educational practitioners, as well as the influence of parents and other key stakeholders. Through varying theoretical and philosophical frameworks, you will make connections between theory

Engaging in individually selected and directed research is one of the highlights of an undergraduate degree and in this module you will be introduced to the skills and competences needed to explore your selected topic in depth to ensure you gain the most from this opportunity. Research at this level can be a daunting process but you will be appointed a dissertation tutor who will help guide you through this important and rewarding process.

An online module focussing on virtually simulated placement that allows you to experience realistic industry-inspired scenarios and experiences that develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a graduate career in childhood and education. This bespoke virtual placement module provides an experiential learning approach to developing the ability to manage industry situations involving personal reflection to support professional development. The advantage of our simulated placement is t

This module invites you to critically reflect on issues in education that can be experienced as barriers to children's inclusion. As a key part of your study, you will acquire knowledge of different theoretical perspectives relevant to supporting the learning of children with Special Education