Early Childhood Education & Care - Blended
The aim of this flexible, blended learning programme is to provide students with the opportunity to enhance and develop their overall professional early years practice. The programme encourages the development of one’s knowledge to lead and manage quality inclusive early years education and care practice. There is an emphasis on the enhancement of play both within the indoor and outdoor learning environments. A specific focus of the programmes includes fostering a comprehensive understanding of partnership working with children, families and communities. Students will be encouraged to critically reflect on their own professional practice throughout the programme.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
2 years
The programme will run over two academic years and uses a blended learning approach of a mix of online delivery and classroom based workshops. There will be approximately 4 Saturday workshops per semester alternating between Thurles and Limerick, dates for workshops will be confirmed prior to induction.
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
A Level 7 Ordinary degree in a cognate discipline or equivalent qualification
Careers / Further progression
What are the career prospects?
Completing the BA Early Years Education and Care Level 8 offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of employment opportunities within the early years education and care sector. Roles may evolve and continue to develop within statutory and voluntary organisations organisations. Students may also consider pursuing further research and postgraduate study opportunities .
Further information
Blended
What modules will I study?
Content
Leadership and Change Management
Advancing Outdoor Learning in Early Years
Child Family and Community
The Early Years Professional
Management and Governance in ECEC
Transitions in the Early Years
Therapeutic Play For ECEC
Problem Based Action research
The assessment will include a variety of methods these include, written, assignments, portfolios, skills demonstration and a possible exam. A Problem Based Learning Action Research Project will also be part of the programme.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 8, 60 ECTS)
Flexible Learning Team
0504 28112
flexible.midwest@tus.ie
For queries relating to course content
Contact: Aoife Prendergast
Email: Aoife.Prendergast@tus.ie