ACE06
Practice Placement in the Early Years
This module is specifically designed so that course participants reap the full benefits out of their practice placement. This is especially important since most participants will be employed on a full-time basis. During the weeks when students are on their work placement, they will also be provided with small group tutorial sessions where they will be supported in their ongoing process of reflective practice. Tutorial sessions are meant to provide students with the opportunity to explore and analyze their hands-on experiences and how these may reflect or defer from theory.
By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:
a. Implement the knowledge, skills and attitudes learned during the course;
b. Practice reflective-practice and self-evaluation;
c. Maintain a file entitled: Learning Experiences, Observations, Learning Stories and Self-Evaluations;
d. Build confidence in their ability to prepare and implement successful learning experiences.
a. Identify experiences which constitute opportunities to implement the knowledge learned during the course;
b. Complete Self-Evaluation Forms to sustain one’s professional development;
c. Linking different aspects of life in a childcare centre;
d. Understand more deeply the daily routine of childcare centres;
e. Implement inclusive learning experiences that benefit all learners;
f. Foster professional relationships with different stakeholders.
a. Analyze once practices in a reflective manner;
b. Implement outcomes of self-reflections to maintain continual improvement;
c. Practice collaboration with the management, colleagues, children, and parents;
d. Integrating new information in one’s practice for ongoing improvement;
e. Practice Effective Communication Skills;
f. Actively keep an eye open for possible hazards;
g. Constantly apply known best practices in fulfilling different duties;
h. Observe children in diverse activities;
i. Act as a linguistic and behavioural model for children;
j. Investigate children’s interests to use as a source for developing play-based activities.
This module includes a practice placement through weekly online tutorials and face-to-face onsite visits. Information related to the structure and delivery of the module may be accessed through the IfE Portal. For further details, kindly refer to the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Policy and Procedures found on the Institute for Education’s website.
This module will be assessed through: Portfolio and Observed Visits
1. Perry, R. (2013). Teaching practice for early childhood: A guide for students. Routledge.
2. Beigi, R. (2020). Early years pedagogy in practice: A guide for students and practitioners.
Routledge.
The Institute for Education is a Further and Higher Education Institution with Licence number 2016-006
Popular Links