Global Perspectives on Early Childhood Education (30cr)
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| EDUC4314 | Education | 4 | 30 | Spring UK |
- Code
- EDUC4314
- School
- Education
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 30
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module brings together international scholars in education to introduce contemporary and global topics on early childhood education (ECE). Through attending lectures delivered by both UoN lecturers and guest speakers from across the world, students on this module will then engage in interactive activities and critical discussions on how global perspectives on different topics embed in their own societal contexts. Students are further encouraged to reflect on how to ‘localise’ global perspectives into their everyday practice working in ECE contexts, developing culturally-sensitive and -reflective approaches to ECE pedagogy and practice.
The module will cover broad topics relating to:
• Globalisation and ‘glocalisation’ in ECE
• National ECE curriculum policy frameworks across countries
• Social justice issues and sustainable development goals in ECE
• International approaches to pedagogy and practice in ECE
• Children’s perspective on quality of ECE
• Teacher development and ECE workforce globally
• Parenting in intersectional contexts
Target Students
Available to MA Education students. Also available to PGT Exchange students.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of seminars and lectures.
Assessment
- 60% Coursework: 3,000 words or equivalent
- 40% Presentation: 10 minute group presentation
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
The module enables students: 1) to gain awareness of global trends in understanding and researching early childhood education (ECE); 2) to rethink ECE from critical approaches; 3) to reflect on social justice issues in global contexts of ECE; 4) to explore the translation of global theories into local and practical ECE contexts; 5) to develop as a culturally-sensitive and -reflective educator in ECE.Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students will have developed enhanced:
Intellectual skills:
The ability to critique and reflect on different approaches to ECE
The ability to synthesise research findings and observations from practice
Global understanding of ECE
Professional / practical skills:
The ability to translate global theories of ECE into local practice
The ability to approach ECE through culturally sensitive and reflective pedagogy and practice
Transferable / key skills:
Written Communication
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking