leaRNING OUTDOORS in early childhood
Key Facts
| Type of course: | Postgraduate combined (taught and research) worth 60PG credits. |
| Study options: | Face to face (3 days), distance learning (equivalent to 2 days) plus self-directed study |
| Duration: | 1 year |
| Start date: | September 2019 |
| Accreditation: | Birmingham City University |
| Credits: | 60 PG credits |
| Fees: | £1,625 |
| Tutors: | Kathryn Peckham |
| Entry requirements: | An undergraduate degree is generally requested as applicants will be expected to study at postgraduate level, however applications from practitioners without degrees, but with relevant experience, are encouraged. Good IT literacy will be required as delivery of this module will be supported through an online learning platform. |
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Who is this course aimed at?
This pathway has been created for professionals working in the early childhood field who have a strong interest in learning outdoors, such as:
- Owners, managers and heads of early years settings;
- Teachers working with children from birth to 3, 3 -5 and 5-7 years;
- Early years practitioners supporting provision and practice from birth to seven
- Advisers, trainers and consultants working in the field of early childhood education, consultants and trainers working or interested in all aspects of outdoor education.
What are the main themes?
The key areas of focus include:
- Child development and the foundational role of experience outdoors
- Learning and well-being theories and their application in practice outdoors in early childhood
- Pioneers and models of early childhood outdoor provision and pedagogy
- Understanding the importance of space and place through environments and their impact on children's foundational development
- International perspectives and the provocations they pose for contesting practice in the UK
- Reflection, evaluation and action research on current provision and practice
How will it help my practice?
This pathway provides an extensive opportunity to investigate the main theories and pedagogies relevant to contemporary educational practice outdoors and introduces the relevant issues and debates, encouraging critical and independent appraisal. Both content and assignments present opportunities to acquire the theory base and knowledge that will enable participants to develop their practice as follows:
- A deep understanding of how being outdoors supports wellbeing, child development, play and learning;
- A strong belief and commitment to outdoor provision in Early Years services and in young children’s lives;
- A strong vision and value base for learning outdoors from birth to seven;
- Clarity about what and how to provide for learning outdoors;
- Ability to articulate to and support the development of others;
- Confidence and self-efficacy regarding learning outdoors.
Dates for 2019/20:
Each newly enrolled student must attend an induction day on either:
Monday 9th September 1-3 PM, or
Monday 23rd September 1-3 PM
Day 1 - Tuesday 15th October 2019 - face to face
Day 2 - Thursday 19th November 2019 - online
Day 3 - Wednesday 11th December 2019 - face to face
Day 4 - Thursday 6th February 2020 - online
Day 5 - Thursday 26th March 2020 - face to face
Assignment 1 (20 PG Credits) submission deadline: Monday 24th February 2020
Assignment 2 (40 PG Credits) submission deadline: Monday 13th July 2020
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