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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Cardiff Met - Cyncoed
Full Time
Sep 2026
3 Year
Mae'r radd BA (Anrh) Addysg Gynradd gyda Statws Athro Cymwysedig yn gwrs israddedig tair blynedd sy'n arwain at ddyfarniad gradd anrhydedd a statws athro cymwysedig. Nod y cwrs yw paratoi athrawon dan hyfforddiant ar gyfer bod yn ymarferwyr medrus, hyderus, myfyriol ac arloesol sy’n ymrwymedig i ddysgu proffesiynol gydol oes ac addysg pobl ifanc. Bydd graddedigion yn datblygu'r gwerthoedd a'r agweddau a fydd yn eu galluogi i fod yn hynod o gyflogadwy ac yn barod i gwrdd â gofynion yr ystafell ddosbarth. Nodweddion Arbennig y Radd: • Profiad prifysgol ac ysgol sy'n hyfforddi darpar athrawon i addysgu Cwricwlwm Cymru ar draws yr ystod oed 3-11 • Ymarfer clinigol yn seiliedig ar ymchwil lle bydd cyfleoedd strwythuredig yn galluogi darpar athrawon i ddefnyddio theori i gwestiynu'r ymarfer ac i'r gwrthwyneb. • Hinsawdd dysgu cefnogol a chydweithrediadol • Dyddiau hyfforddi mewn ysgol dan arweiniad ysgolion a nodwyd eu bod yn ddarparwyr blaengar o addysg a datblygiad proffesiynol • Cyfle i ymgymryd â Chymorth Achrededig Agored Cymru yn hyfforddiant Lefel 2 Ysgol y Goedwig • Ymrwymiad i ddatblygu sgiliau Cymraeg pob darpar athro yn seiliedig ar eu profiad a’u hanghenion personol Yn anffodus, ni allwn ystyried ceisiadau gohiriedig ar gyfer y cwrs hwn.
This module focuses on developing an understanding of the skills required for successful academic writing including critical analysis of sources and critical thinking. The importance of reflection and using feedback will also be explored. Such skills will be used and built upon throughout the programme.
The Child Development module will help develop an understanding of the factors that influence growth and development among children. Key theories and concepts of child development, including physical, cognitive, emotional and social growth from birth to adolescence will be presented. Basic skills in observing, analyzing and interpreting children's developmental milestones and behaviors will be explored and applied in practice. The influence of the family, the community, the culture and the policy will be examined in order to determine if this can affect the development of children and how.
The Child Protection and Welfare module will provide opportunities to develop knowledge in relation to identifying policy and practice relating to the protection and safeguarding of children. The concepts of young children's well-being in terms of their physical and mental health will be examined together with the factors that affect children's well-being. This is then linked to an examination of the impact of government policies and strategies/initiatives on children's welfare and their role in guiding practice.
This module will identify theoretical perspectives relevant to professional practice in Early Years and provide strategies to allow links to be made between theory and practice. As your Early Years Practitioner journey begins the importance of the leader in ensuring quality care and education will be explored. The National Occupational Standards linked to Early Years practice will be explored in shared examples of how these can be achieved within a setting.
This module allows for the achievement of the Play Wales Level 2 award in Playwork Practice (L2APP). The module will provide an understanding of the importance of play in children's holistic learning and development and the role of the playwork practitioner within this. Theoretical theories that underpin play and playwork practice, linking to national and international concepts and perspectives will be explored. The role of the adult, supporting and facilitating play opportunities, organizational responsibilities including risk management and the need to ensure inclusive practice within settings that provide play will be examined. Reflective practice is an important aspect of this module and will be linked to practical playwork experiences.
The Children's Worlds and Children's Empowerment module presents a range of early childhood discourses, emphasizing the idea of multiple knowledges and ways of interpreting the world. It will provide an overview of different social discourses and theories, exploring how early childhood has been constructed from a range of philosophical, psychological, global, cultural and socio-political perspectives. Policy and legislation in relation to children's rights, from a UK and global perspective will be considered and evaluated. Contexts where children's rights are enacted are discussed, reflecting on the role of practitioners, settings, families and society in supporting children's access to their rights.
The aim of this module is to enable students to develop initial skills through active observation in the placement setting. It will allow clear links to be made between the theoretical aspects presented within other modules and actual practice. Professional Development Placement 1 will contribute towards achieving the National Occupational Standards by spending around 240 hours in an Early Years placement setting organized by the university.
This module will develop the ability to engage critically with academic sources under review. A range of methodological approaches and innovative research tools will be evaluated in order to provide experience in their implementation and data analysis. Critical issues in relation to undertaking research including ethical issues and gaining informed consent will also be examined as part of the module's content.
The Children, Family and Society module will focus on a range of policies and social practice that affect children and their early childhood experiences as well as families and society. The concept of the family will be explored together with an appreciation of the variety of family groups in which children live and different styles of parenting. The role of social media and the use of technology on the child, the family and society will also be part of this module.
This module will explore the processes and theoretical perspectives of language acquisition, the development of early mathematical and scientific enquiries. A range of factors including digital technologies and online resources will be evaluated in terms of the opportunities and challenges these present to young children living in the digital age. The adult's role will be examined in relation to structuring conceptual understanding for language and mathematical development.
This module will develop a critical understanding of professional practice, incorporating the promotion of active involvement with parents, carers, families and communities. It will develop and build on the importance of the Early Years leader/manager in promoting the benefits of working together. There will also be opportunities to develop and build on reflective practice and writing while developing further knowledge and understanding of the National Occupational Standards for Early Years practice.
The Embracing Inclusion: Developing Best Practice for All module will critically examine the key principles and practice of inclusion in the Early Years, including the role of the Early Years Practitioner. Key legislation and policy will be critically evaluated alongside an analysis of the key issues relating to children with additional learning needs. In order to support inclusion and children with additional learning needs and inspection and evaluation planning and organizing interventions and strategies will be examined.
This module will enable you to demonstrate your leadership abilities and will lead to a recognized Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management which will prove to be beneficial in future leadership roles. As part of the module, you will focus on different ways of motivating people in the workplace, the characteristics needed to become an effective leader and how to lead innovation and change in the workplace as a potential middle manager. You will also have the opportunity to develop your presentation skills in a professional manner. As part of this module, you will have access to the Institute of Leadership and Management website which contains a range of supporting materials that will enable you to develop your leadership and management skills for the future.
The aim of this module is to support students to continue to develop their practice skills within a different setting to that at level 4, but still within the Early Years sector. It will build on the theoretical aspects presented within other modules and actual practice. Professional Development Placement 2 will continue to contribute towards achieving the National Occupational Standards by spending around 240 hours in an Early Years placement setting arranged by the university.
This module will allow you to develop your ability to research independently in an area of particular interest to you related to the Early Years. In particular, you will be able to select, rationalize and implement an extended written project and then present the project in a coherent, and fully academic style. There is an element of choice within this module in relation to the type of project you wish to develop, allowing you the opportunity to make this very personal to your own interests and skills. The project will need to be situated within the context of relevant theory, policy and/or practice. You will receive guidance and support from your supervisor throughout the project.
Demonstrating Innovation in the Early Years will allow for the development of skills to reflect on the implementation of value creation processes and identify key qualities that enable success. There will be opportunities within the module to improve confidence, agency and entrepreneurial effectiveness, fostering the ability to trigger positive change. A critical appraisal of the professional significance of enterprise and entrepreneurship, particularly in Early Years contexts will be explored as well as innovative solutions to the sector's challenges such as inclusion and resource constraints. This will then allow the development of creative, practical strategies to improve outcomes for children, families and communities, by engaging with real world scenarios. The overall aim of the module focuses on preparation to lead with adaptability, creativity and purpose in Early Years professional practice.
The content of this module will allow the examination of key policies and frameworks that support creativity, imagination and innovation, focusing on their relevance to the New Curriculum for Wales and Early Years pedagogy. A critical examination of the challenges of incorporating creativity and imagination into early years practice will be undertaken alongside consideration of the potential tensions between policy and real world applications. The role of play-based learning and child-centred methods in early years settings will be analyzed alongside a reflection on the practical strategies for fostering creativity and imagination amongst young children.
The Qualified Early Years Practitioner module will provide the skills to support learning and continuous professional development with an emphasis on creating and participating in communities of practice. This will allow the skills needed to lead and support effective early years education and care provision to be demonstrated. This will be linked to extending knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the National Occupational Standards in preparation for future employment in Early Years settings.
The aim of this module is to reinforce knowledge, skills and experience, within a different setting to those at level 4 and 5, by actively participating in the placement setting. It will reinforce the theoretical aspects presented within other modules and actual practice. Professional Development Placement 3 will continue to contribute towards achieving the National Occupational Standards by spending around 220 hours in an Early Years placement setting organized by the university.
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