QF5000- HISTORICAL AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF EARLY YEARS

In component two (50% of overall grade – 2500 words) you will identify and critique a peer reviewed journal article which discusses a relevant international educational approach. You will be required to explore the similarities and differences of these approaches to practice in your setting. (MY SETTING USE THE EYFS – EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE) You will critically reflect upon the strategies within the approaches to identify possible issues and limitations of systems. See Appendix Three for questions to guide your critique.

Appendix Three

QF5000- HISTORICAL AND INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF EARLY YEARS

Critique of Peer Reviewed Journal Article (2500 words not inclusive of the Reference List)

1) Which international system/perspective/ pedagogy does your journal address?

2) What type of research is your journal based on? For example, primary or secondary research/small scale or large-scale research.

3) Where and when was the research carried out (if it is a primary research)? Or what was the rationale or basis of the paper (if it is a secondary research)?

4) What are the key points, which are highlighted in your journal article around early years pedagogy and/or practice?

5) How does it compare to the EYFS? Highlight the differences and similarities.

6) How can you use some of the ideas from the journal/international perspective within your current practice?

7) What are the benefits of no 6? Support with other child development theories/further reading from other academic sources.

8) What are the limitations/challenges when implementing these features from your chosen international perspective within your practice?

 

9) What recommendations can you make for practice as a result of engaging with the journal article?

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