| Module Code: |
H8SPCC |
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Long Title
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Social, Political and Cultural Contexts of ECEC
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Title
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Social, Political and Cultural Contexts of ECEC
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| Module Level: |
LEVEL 8 |
| EQF Level: |
6 |
| EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
| Module Coordinator: |
Meera Oke |
| Module Author: |
Stephanie Roe |
| Departments: |
NCI Learning & Teaching
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| Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Understand the historical development of early childhood sector and the socio-political and cultural influences that have impacted on it. |
| LO2 |
Critically discuss key discourses around the purpose and outcomes of Early Childhood Education and Care. |
| LO3 |
Consider both global and local perspectives on early childhood education. |
| LO4 |
Display an understanding of the way in which the socio- political context influences professional practice in ECEC. |
| LO5 |
Consider socio-political trends and possible issues for the future of the ECEC sector. |
| LO6 |
Demonstrate an ability to reflect on personal values, knowledge and understandings in the broader context. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Historical development of ECEC in context
Historical development of ECEC, globally and in Ireland. Cultural and socio-political influences that shaped its development.
History of ECEC policy development within the Irish context (regulations, curriculum etc.)
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Perspectives on ECEC
Exploring discourses of early childhood education and care in a variety of texts (including academic, non-academic, media, etc.).
Understanding diverse perspectives on the role and purpose of ECEC in society.
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Current policy and practice in context
Current role and function of early childhood education in Irish context.
Contemporary policy, research and practice developments in relation to achieving quality in early childhood education.
Education and training of early childhood professionals.
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Future developments in ECEC
New and emerging strategies in ECEC
Consideration of arising issues for the future of the sector
ECEC in the developing world (issues of multiculturalism, inclusion, sustainability, democracy etc.)
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Reflective practitioner and personal pedagogy
Examining pedagogy and practice through a variety of reflective lenses.
Understanding the influence of past experiences, personal values and beliefs and the ways they develop in the social, political and cultural context.
Developing and articulating one’s personal pedagogy.
Drawing links between one’s personal pedagogy and professional practice.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| Coursework |
| Assessment Type: |
Presentation |
% of total: |
30 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Student will present a critical reflection on a reading of choice. The chosen reading should address a current or historical ECEC issue in social, political and/or cultural context. |
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| Assessment Type: |
Assignment |
% of total: |
70 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
4,5,6 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Students will submit a reflective essay that outlines their personal pedagogy in the broader context. Pedagogy should be outlined and critically reflected on in relation to the module content. Students should use personal experiences, understandings of social and cultural context and issues covered over the course of the module to explain pedagogical beliefs, values and aspirations for practice. |
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| No End of Module Assessment |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
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Reassessment Description
Students must pass all components of assessment on the module; a component fail leads to a component repeat.
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Lecture |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Independent Learning |
214 |
Per Semester |
17.83 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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Mhic Mhathuna, M. and Taylor, M. (2012), Early Childhood Care and Education: an introduction for students in Ireland, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin.
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Bloch, M. N., Swadener, B. B., & Cannella, G. S. (2014), Reconceptualizing early childhood care & education: a reader: critical questions, new imaginaries and social activism, Peter Lang Publishing, Inc, New York, NY.
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Kamerman, S. B. (2006), A global history of early childhood
education and care, Paris: United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation,
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Urban, M., Vandenbroeck, M., Van Laere,
K., Lazzari, A., & Peeters, J. (2012), Towards Competent Systems in Early
Childhood Education and Care.
Implications for Policy and Practice, European Journal of Education, 47(4), p.508.
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Woodhead, M. (2006), Changing perspectives on early
childhood: theory, research and policy.
Background paper prepared for the
Education for All Global Monitoring
Report 2007, Strong foundations: early childhood care
and education.
| | Supplementary Article/Paper Resources |
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Arndt, S., Urban, M., Murray, C., Smith,
K., Swadener, B., & Ellegaard, T. (2018), Contesting early childhood professional
identities: A cross-national discussion, Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 19(2), p.97,
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Campbell-Barr & Bogatić. (2017), Global to local perspectives of early
childhood education and care, Early Child Development and Care,, 187:10, p.1461.
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