1. Critically analyse aspects of early childhood curricula in relation to theories of learning and pedagogy and relate this to practice in their settings

Module learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1.   Critically analyse aspects of early childhood curricula in relation to theories of learning and pedagogy and relate this to practice in their settings

2.   Describe, analyse and constructively critique a range of perspectives on early childhood education in this and some other countries

3.   Identify the relationship between the history of early childhood provision in the UK and its present form

4.   Articulate the practitioner’s role in planning and implementing a broad and balanced, child-centred curriculum indoors, outdoors and beyond the early childhood setting