Aims:
This course enables students to:
· critically examine contemporary literature, research and policies relating to curricula, learning and assessment in early years care and education
· further develop and understand the main provisions of National and local statutory and non-statutory curricula frameworks, such as Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and its background context
· Understand the legal and ethical responsibilities when implementing early years educational programmes, such as duty of care responsibilities, safeguarding children, knowledge of the rights of children, equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice
· build on and extend their knowledge of teaching and practice strategies appropriate for the Early Years Foundation Stage taking into consideration children’s diverse backgrounds and needs
· undertake a workplace inquiry project examining one curricula aspect of the EYFS in relation to practice
Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcome
1
Critically appraised and evaluated literature and research relating to young children’s learning and development across the EYFS stage
2
Demonstrated advanced understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Early Years Professional’s role in leading the curriculum across multi-disciplinary settings
3
Show an advanced understanding of relevant learning and development theories that underpin their practice
4
Show a critical awareness of how to promote diversity, equity and inclusivity within the curriculum and assessment procedures
5
Undertake an independent workplace project, such as an advanced practitioner research inquiry, relating to one of the EYFS areas of learning and development
Writing- up your Research Project
Table 1 sets out the characteristic sections of your workplace research project report. Your literature review will be approximately 2,500 words, with the remaining sections comprising 2,500 words, excluding appendices. The appendix section can be used to help present information, such as reflective journal notes, tables and analysis.
Table 1: Workplace Research Project: Overview of the Structure of the Report
Section
Purpose of Section
Title Page
To provide a clear and concise heading for your project. It should be sufficiently broad to encompass the scope of your study.
Contents Page(s)
To indicate the page numbers of the main section headings and appropriate subsection headings.
Abstract
A 250-word summary of the project including a statement of its aim and hypotheses, methods used, research findings and your conclusions.
Introduction
State a clear overall purpose for your project.
Define the question or curriculum issue you are addressing. Provide definitions of key words in this section.
Literature Review
(2,500 words)
This literature review will show your awareness of key issues and literature related to your area of study. For example, you can:
• summarise what conclusions were reached and whether different writers/researchers agreed or were in conflict with each other.
• highlight main issues and controversies around the issue or problem.
• show how your study fits in with the literature discussed.
Method/Research Design
Describe and justify the research method used, i.e. the process that you will undertake to conduct your study. For example, why you will collect observations of practice, conduct surveys or interview participants. Use research method literature specific to your methodology/design to support your method. (approximately 2 pages in length)
Analysis
Discuss the way that you conducted your analysis of your data:
· How did you collect data?
· What type of data are you analysing?
· How are you approaching your data analysis?- i.e.,
What type of coding are you using?
What content are you searching for?
How are you grouping the data?
Are you using tables and graphs to present the data?
Are you analysing discourse?
Findings &
Conclusion
Discuss your analysis findings from your study:
· What happened? How does your data answer your research question?
· How did the ideas/findings from other studies (cited in your literature review) compare with your study’s findings?
· Did you answer your research question, or solve your practice dilemma?
· What would you do differently next time?
Limitations
Note the limitations of your project and your findings.
References
List all reference materials cited in the report alphabetically- according to the Harvard method
Appendices
Present relevant documents that were used in the study.
Present data/reflective journal, if applicable.
7. Reading Lists
Author
Date
Title
Publisher
ISBN
Department for Education
2017
Early years Foundation Stage
DfE
Online
Mukherji, P & Albon, D.
2014
Research Methods in Early Childhood: An Introductory Guide (2nd ed)
Sage
978184787524
Jarvis, P and George, J
2012
Research in Early years
Routledge
978-4082-5407-3
Christensen, J and James, A
2017
Research with Children: Perspectives and Practices
Routledge
978-1-138-10088-6
Robert- Holmes, G.
2014
Doing your Early Years Research Project: A step-by-step Guide (2nd ed)
Sage Publications
Farrell, A. (Ed)
2005
Ethical Research with Children
McGraw Hill
033521650
Nolan, A and Macfarlane, K
2013
Research in Early Childhood.
Sage Publications
Slaughter, E
2016
Quality in Early Years
Open University Press
978-0-33-526222-9
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