Rhedir gan School of Educational Sciences

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Dr Nia Young

NOTE For 2020-21 this module will be delivered in a 6 week block.

Childhood is often described as the easiest time of life but, in fact, babies and children are faced with an astonishing array of new experiences and skills which they must master in a comparatively short time. This module examines the challenges of growing up and the wonderful ways in which children overcome these as well as addressing society's main concerns about children and childhood. From using brain power to control the movement of their limbs, to combining sounds to express thoughts and navigating the complicated and covert social rules that govern friendships, children's development is a busy journey of effort and error. And all this takes place in a society which is designed by and for adults who have authority and some definite opinions about what childhood should be. This module will introduce the theories behind how children manage these incredible achievements in this society, allowing students to appreciate the scope and speed of the learning children have to do to grow up. Students will then be able to apply this theory to observations of children, gaining experience of assessing child development in real-world settings, an essential skill for work with people of any age.

This module explores children's experience of growing up in the contemporary world. It identifies the milestones in a child’s early development and highlights the impact of the child's environment. Key issues such as the family, health and friendship are explored and related to contemporary concerns about childhood. The module also provides opportunities for students to observe young children’s development in appropriate Early Years settings, with a focus on their cognitive, social and emotional development and to discuss the interaction between the child's development and experiences.

There is an emphasis on: • the importance of the learning environment to their understanding and development; • the role of relationships in the child's world; • the way in which children come to understand right and wrong; • how the 'self' is shaped and understood; • considering the importance of health, well-being and happiness; • the family's role in children's worlds; • the impact of issues such as poverty, obesity and 'otherness' • observing young children’s interactions and investigating the influence of adults and peers on the psycho-social development of young children through case studies and through practical explorations and observations in a relevant setting.

DBS Check compulsory to enable you to follow this module.

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D-, D, D+: A satisfactory understanding and appreciation of the main developmental steps in the individual's early life and the interaction between the individual and his environment. A satisfactory appreciation of the interactions between family, society, environment and the child in shaping the child's understanding and experience.

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C-, C, C+: A good understanding and appreciation of the main developmental steps in the individual's early life and the interaction between the individual and his environment. A good appreciation of the interactions between family, society, environment and the child in shaping the child's understanding and experience.

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A-, A, A+, A, A*: A comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the main developmental steps in the individual's early life and the interaction between the individual and his environment, and the ability to discuss the field critically and analytically. A comprehensive and detailed appreciation of the interactions between family, society, environment and the child in shaping the child's understanding and experience.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical accounts of a child’s early development.

2. Identify the main issues that can affect a child's development and experiences.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the influence and importance of environment and society on a child’s personal, emotional, social and cognitive development, well-being, and happiness.

4. Identify and interpret evidence of young children's experience and understanding in a child-care setting.

5. Identify ways in which children interact with the world around them to create a contemporary childhood.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
	Portfolio from observations		75.00
	Essay based on participation in online forum		25.00

		Oriau
Seminar	6 @ 2 hours/week combination of online and on-campus sessions.	12
Private study		160
Practical classes and workshops	A series of activities (e.g. discussion groups, set readings, quizzes, etc) will be set each week online.	28

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Adalw gwybodaeth - Gallu mynd at wahanol ac amrywiol ffynonellau gwybodaeth
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Ymwybyddiaeth o ddiogelwch - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch amgylchedd a hyder o ran cadw at reoliadau iechyd a diogelwch
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Gofalu - Dangos consyrn am eraill; gofalu am blant, pobl ag anableddau ac/neu'r henoed
• Rheloaeth - Gallu defnyddio, cydlynu a rheoli adnoddau (dynol, ffisegol ac/neu ariannol)
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach
• Hunanymwybyddiaeth & Ystyried - Bod yn ymwybodol o'ch cryfderau, gwendidau, nodau ac amcanion eich hun. Gallu adolygu ,cloriannu a myfyrio'n rheolaidd ar eich perfformiad eich hun ac eraill.

• reflect upon a range of psychological sociological health historical and philosophical perspectives and consider how these underpin different understandings of babies and young children and childhood
• apply multiple perspectives to early childhood issues recognising that early childhood studies involves a range of research methods theories evidence and applications
• evaluate competing positions in relation to the construction of babies and young children and childhood by different subjects societal agents and time place and culture
• constructively critique theories practice and research in the area of child development
• demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the skills needed for different pedagogical approaches including: - the necessary depth and strength of relationships with individual children and children in groups and the facilitation of the building of relationships with and between children - the formation and promotion of mutually respectful relationships with families colleagues other professionals and communities
• lead support and work collaboratively with others and demonstrate an understanding of working effectively in teams with parents carers and other professionals 11
• demonstrate an understanding of how to plan for and where appropriate implement meeting and promoting children's health well-being protection and safety and the conditions that enable them to flourish
• use skills of observation and analysis in relation to aspects of the lives of babies and young children
• reflect upon the ethics of studying babies and young children and their families and communities

Goblygiadau o ran adnoddau ar gyfer myfyrwyr

Students need to bring tablets or lap tops to connect to the internet in all lectures. Students are responsible for contacting schools to make arrangements for placement and for getting to and from their placement. They need to pay for their own transportation to placement settings.

Rhestrau Darllen Bangor (Talis)

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/xae-1033.html

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• X313: BA Childhood and Youth Studies year 1 (BA/CYS)

Opsiynol mewn cyrsiau:

• X319: BA Childhood and Youth Studies and Psychology year 1 (BA/CYP)
• X317: BA Childhood and Youth Studies and Social Policy year 1 (BA/CYSP)
• X315: BA Childhood and Youth Studies and Sociology year 1 (BA/CYSS)