BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies Bachelor's degree at Staffordshire

The module has been designed to enable you to reflect upon the concept of childhood, in relation to the family and society. It draws upon differing disciplines within education such as sociology and psychology as well as politics. This will enable you to reflect upon your understanding of 'the child' and how this then relates to your professional practice.

This module sets the thermostat for future study and career potential. It provides the foundation to build and achieve an understanding of the digitally skilled educational professional with opportunities to showcase yourself. It provides the catalyst for traditional and academic skills sets to flourish, this will help you study today, in preparation for jobs of tomorrow. The module equips learners with theoretical and practical skills they can use for themselves and with the future learners. Th

In this module you will examine the current legislative and policy frameworks relating to child protection including contemporary and historical legislation and practice. You will explore how notions of risk and child protection have changed over time and how this informed professional practice. There will be opportunities for practical application so that you can develop your understanding of the boundaries and limitations of professional roles and responsibilities, when to make referral to pro

This module offers an opportunity to understand and develop pedagogical approaches to working with babies and young children aged 0 - 8 years and to further understand how child development theory informs policy and practice related to play.

This module offers an opportunity to learn about children who have experienced trauma and the role of play therapy in supporting children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.

This module involves engaging in extensive reading and researching around current debates and issues within the wider English education sector, from early years through to adult learning to evaluate their impact upon practice. This will enable you to consider education practice within a wider political spectrum.

Developing Professional Practice is a showcase of your high-quality practice, rigorous evaluation and commitment to continual improvement for children's outcomes. This is the step to conveying your leading, innovative and forefront of quality practice to be an asset to any early childhood team or service. You will consider the unique child and how environments, social and emotional climates, activities, and methods of care and teaching can positively progress holistic development.

This module will enable you to develop an understanding of research methods, the ethical considerations needed to undertake educational research and methods of recruiting participants. The module will enable you to prepare for your independent research project in your final year by giving you a starting point for critiquing literature in your chosen field as well as offering you the opportunity to identify any relevant policy and legislation in your chosen area.

In this module you will gain understanding of international pedagogy and practice. Through informed research you will consider the philosophical and historical backgrounds that influence modern curricula. Areas of study will include a critical overview of non-UK approaches to pedagogy; the influence of play; a right to education; a critique of UK curriculum in primary; non formal approaches to learning and historic pedagogies.

The module will explore different areas of need in relation to the current research and legal context surrounding Special Educational Needs and Disability. This module will examine how these areas of need can be identified and assessed and what expectations there are of educational establishments and external agencies.

In this module you will explore the concepts of mental health and well-being across 0-3/3-7/5-11 and 11+ education phases. You will examine the mental health and wellbeing aspects of the chosen age group in the context of a home and school setting and how these influence the development of mental wealth in children and young people. You will reflect on mental wellness and how to build resilience and develop strategies to promote a positive wellbeing for yourself and others.

This is an exciting opportunity to experience outdoor learning and understand the theory behind the growing trend of forest schools in UK. Linking theory to practice you will experience outdoor education discovering its origins and application in educational contexts today.

Digital Future of Education - 21st Century Learners is an opportunity to showcase innovative professionals whilst simultaneously facilitating the learning of others. There will be opportunity for students to present and disseminate their Digital Training Resource. This provides a real-world opportunity to use and showcase their subject knowledge and innovative skills in front of an authentic audience. This opportunity would not be assessed and provides a safe space to celebrate their achievement

What is effective pedagogical leadership? A key element of the module is to enable you to link research in pedagogy with practice; the role of the reflective practitioner to support effective pedagogical leadership. This module helps you to evaluate the role of a pedagogical leader and examine how this can be developed further or improved through professional reflection and dialogue.