Supervised practice placements form an integral component of this course. Placement provides students with the opportunity to link classroom learning with work based practice and facilitates the development of practice skills in an early years environment. The Placement affords the student the opportunity to “test out” their knowledge and skills within the safety of a well-structured and supervised work setting with the direction of an experienced, competent professional. Students are expected to be supernumerary to the staff complement of the placement setting. Students will attend a series of mandatory workshops at the beginning of the Semester focused on placement preparation, followed by a 13-week supervised practice placement in an early years setting. This setting will be more specialised in nature than the second-year practice placement setting.
Attendance on placement
Placement consists of a minimum of 24 hours per week of practice placement with an additional three hours professional practice (12-week block). This will be supported by pre and post placement workshops and supervision.Students will be assigned a placement mentor and university supervisor who will meet with and assess students during their placement
Practice Placement 3
Practice Placement 3 consists of a block practice placement. This will be supported by a professional practice module, preplacement workshops and supervision. Student will be assigned a placement mentor and a university supervisor who will meet with and assess students during their placement. Skills: develop advanced skills in observation children, planning and evaluating to ensure children’s holistic development. Explore and engage with specialised practice skills. Further Develop documentation of learning experiences and reflection skills.Professional attitude: recognise and practice key professional attributes such as presentation, respect, attitude, confidentiality, professionalism in the workplace and develop professional ethical standards. Knowledge: Student will further develop their theory to practice knowledge from modules completed. Reflection: Reflect on the practices, knowledge, values and attitudes of the early years educator and evaluate personal strength and areas for further development. Develop the capacity to reflect on and analyse professional work/link theory to practice.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |