FD (Arts) Supporting Children in Primary Education

Module: 4CF002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: City of Wolverhampton College; University of Wolverhampton in Stafford; Walsall Campus

This module will expand your knowledge and understanding of the development of babies and young children from birth to eight. You will explore historical and contemporary theories relevant to different aspects of child development by drawing on research and literature. There will be a focus on children’s holistic development, in particular brain development, physical growth, as well as social and emotional development. As part of your learning you will be encouraged to consider factors that may affect the lives of babies and young children in relation to their growth and development, such as the complexities of family life and risks within the environment.

Module: 4SN006

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus; University of Wolverhampton in Stafford; City of Wolverhampton College

This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of some of the policies and practices in education which impact on meeting the learning needs of individuals. You will be able to explore the principles of inclusive education and how inclusivity can be developed for individual learners. You will also explore the variety of professional roles involved in supporting inclusive education. By drawing on research and literature you will be able to compare different modules of inclusion and reflect on their usefulness in practice. You will also reflect upon how the involvement and collaboration of children, young people and their families is important when developing inclusive practices in education.

Module: 4CF005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: University of Wolverhampton in Stafford; City of Wolverhampton College; Walsall Campus

As part of your learning on this module you will be introduced to current debates around safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. You will be encouraged to explore how policy, legislation and research evidence inform safeguarding practice. You will also consider the roles and responsibilities of all professionals to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults, and as part of this you will be encouraged to reflect on how professionals need to work together. You will explore how risk is managed and how families are supported by multi-agency teams, to ensure the well-being of all children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Module: 4SN002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: City of Wolverhampton College; University of Wolverhampton in Stafford; Walsall Campus

This work-based module aims to provide you with an understanding of the links between the development of your professional skills and current research and theory relating to reflective practice. A 'reflective practitioner' is someone who, at regular intervals, looks back at the work they do, and considers how they can improve. They 'reflect' on the work they have done. In this module you will be able to examine models of reflective practice that will help you to reflect on the development of new skills by evaluating the outcomes of your learning in relation to your academic study and workplace experiences. You will also consider the wider implications relating to your workplace experiences by drawing on research and literature to explore policy and guidance that informs your practice when working in educational settings.

Module: 5ED002

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: City of Wolverhampton College; University of Wolverhampton in Stafford; Walsall Campus

Research is not just for researchers: as active members of our profession, and indeed society, we all are affected by the research of others. Learning how to conduct your own research gives insight and understanding into such work, and improves your skills as a scholar and as a practitioner. This module prepares you for a successful personal research dissertation in level 6. You will be introduced to a range of techniques and theories on how to gather information, make sense of it, and report it in an effective way.

Module: 5SN002

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: City of Wolverhampton College; Walsall Campus; University of Wolverhampton in Stafford

In this module you will have opportunity to focus on the social and educational inclusion of children and young people with cerebral palsy. By exploring the complexity of difficulties which may be experienced by this group of learners across their life span you will be able to highlight tensions between policy and current practice and propose ways to improve opportunities, participation, choice and well-being. You will also examine how giving children and young people a voice can improve support systems and their participation in society.

Module: 5SN004

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: University of Wolverhampton in Stafford; City of Wolverhampton College; Walsall Campus

This module will explore exclusion from school and why some children are more likely to be excluded than others. You will have the opportunity to interpret statistical data, research and literature linking to exclusion from school and social justice and why all people should have equal access to education. Your learning on this module includes applying theories and concepts of social exclusion and social justice in educational contexts. You will also demonstrate the influences of government policy and the curriculum on school exclusion and the issues and challenges of social justice and exclusion from school.

Module: 5ED014

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: City of Wolverhampton College; Walsall Campus; University of Wolverhampton in Stafford

In this module you will gain a critical understanding of the different professional roles within primary schools and the impact these roles can have on children's learning. You will also demonstrate knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles of contemporary issues in primary school settings. This will include educational policy, teaching standards, types of schooling, learning theories and the curriculum. You will also analyse factors which impact on children's learning and attainment including testing and assessment, the role of the teaching assistant and the quality of teaching. You will have the opportunity to interpret and evaluate the primary school curriculum and relate this to your own practical experiences.

Module: 5CF004

Credits: 20

Period: 3

Type: Core

Locations: University of Wolverhampton in Stafford; Walsall Campus; City of Wolverhampton College

This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to extend your skills of reflection to inform your work-based practice. You will be able to engage in ideas about the importance of reflection and how it is an essential process for transforming experiences into genuine learning. This module will enhance your ability to assess your own values, goals, and progress and you be able to evaluate the development of your personal and professional skills through critical reflection of your own learning experiences in practice. As part of your learning on the module you will explore a range of theoretical ideas and concepts that relate to practice within educational settings, such as pedagogy, engaging parents and multi-agency working to inform your reflection.

Module: 5SN008

Credits: 20

Period: 3

Type: Core

Locations: University of Wolverhampton in Stafford; City of Wolverhampton College; Walsall Campus