2012/2013 Programme Specification Data Programme Name Programme Number Programme Award QAA Subject Benchmark Statements Foundation Degree Sport Studies/School of Education P12568 Foundation Degree (FdA) Sport Studies n/a Programme Aims This programme is intended for students wishing to work professionally with children 0-8 years or who are working with children in this age group and wish to add to their qualification. The aims of the programme are to: Produce Early Childhood practitioners equipped to play professional roles in the workplace Provide opportunities for students to develop skills and knowledge in the Early Years sector Develop critical, analytical problem-based learning skills and transferable skills to prepare students for progression to other higher education and lifelong learning opportunities Provide high quality education for the benefit of local and national communities Develop students' communication skills visual, interpersonal, written and ICT Potential career destinations Graduates from this programme could gain employment in a supervisory management capacity within the Early Years sector. Further opportunities may be found within Social Services and child related agencies. Students may progress to the BA Hons in Early Childhood Studies or related top-up programmes. Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding A Knowledge and understanding of:
A1 A systematic knowledge and understanding of significant current and emerging theories and principles relating to Early Years A2 The legal and regulatory frameworks that affect Early Years services A3 Anti discriminatory practice and equality of opportunity in Early Years settings A4 Planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the Early Years curriculum including provision for children with special educational needs A5 Roles, norms and cultural aspects in relation to the role of the family, other professionals and the student themselves in children s development and learning A6 Managing self, self evaluation and reflection Outcomes: Intellectual Skills B Intellectual Skills: B1 Evaluate their own work with reference to academic and/or professional issues, debates and conventions B2 Formulate appropriate research questions and employ appropriate methods and resources for exploring those questions B3 Analyse information and experiences, formulate independent judgments and articulate reasoned arguments through reflection review and evaluation B4 Effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis
in a variety of forms to specialist and non specialist audiences Outcomes: Subject Practical Skills C Subject Practical Skills: C1 Demonstrate a high degree of competence in the understanding and application of the work role of a practitioner in an Early Years setting or in supporting a teacher within a compulsory educational setting C2 Demonstrate a thorough understanding of difference and diversity. Recognising individual needs as well as developing tolerance and understanding. Generate creative ideas, proposals and arguments independently and develop them through to outcomes C3 Select, plan and deliver appropriate experiences within the current curriculum framework C4 Manage and organise time, resources and information within their role in an Early Years team Outcomes: Transferable/Key Skills D Transferable/Key Skills: D1 Manage their own learning and improve their performance through critical self reflection and personal development planning D2 Demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills including analysing and synthesising information sources D3 Develop qualities and skills necessary for progression to other higher education and training in the Early Years sector and utilise opportunities for lifelong learning, e.g. communication skills, interpersonal, written and ICT
D4 Successfully apply, in the workplace, the range of knowledge and skills learnt throughout the programme including communication skills and problem solving Outcomes: Graduate Attributes Teaching and Learning Methods n/a A Teaching and Learning: Lead lectures Tutor and student-led seminars Visiting speakers Discussion and practical workshop sessions Work placements B Teaching and Learning Analysis, evaluation and creativity are developed through: Seminar teaching Classroom discussion Tutor assessment feedback C Teaching and Learning Demonstrations Lectures Seminars Computer sessions Workshop sessions D Teaching and Learning Independent study Assessment Methods A Assessment Methods: Coursework including: essays; presentations; seminars and projects B Assessment Methods: Presentations Critiques Written portfolios
C Assessment Methods:, including: portfolios, presentations, critiques and work based learning D Assessment Methods: Reflection on practice