BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies - Level I Course Map

Code
Details
CAT Points
Study Period
NOR101
Early Years Principles Policies and Practices
12
Term 1
NOR102
Child Development 1
This Module aims to introduce students to the holistic development of children from birth to five examining social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development as measured against normative milestones.
12
Term 1
NOR103
The Creative Child
This module aims to enable the students to develop an understanding of the value of creativity and its role as a vehicle for learning and development within the birth to five age range.
24
Term 2
NOR104 Child Development 2
This module will build on the students' knowledge and experience gained in 102 offering an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of holistic development in children from birth to two years of age.
12 Term 2
NOR105 The Healthy Child
This module aims to build on and extend knowledge and understanding of holistic child development from modules 102 and 104. In addition students will consider issues relating to delayed development and children with special educational needs and meeting the needs of the sick child.
12 Term 3
NOR106 Working with Families
This module aims to prepare the students for their role when working within a family. Students will further explore attachment and the role of the adult in child development. Theoretical and practical perspectives on promoting positive behaviour in an early years setting and when working in a family will be debated. Issues such as effective communication and professionalism will be addressed within the framework of the reflective cycle and the role of the reflective practitioner.
12 Term 3
NOR107 Work Based Reflection 24 Year
NOR160 Learning and Personal Development
This module is designed to introduce, develop and encourage the acquisition of those study and transferable skills required of students for the successful completion of their undergraduate programme. Furthermore, students will be required to reflect on personal, academic and career path and to plan an effective strategy towards becoming an early years practitioner.
12 Year