100% online Early Years in Practice

Child development and child learning theory and research are utilised in many fields and professions which seek to improve the lives of children. One of the most common ways that these theories are leveraged is in interventions which are designed to remediate or prevent developmental, social, or educational issues. This module is designed in two sections. The first introduces the foundational principles of intervention design and evaluation with children; it’s critically important to ensure that the work we do with children is as beneficial as it can be. The second section provides overviews of how theory has been applied in a variety of contexts, which may include: how children learn, healthy and unhealthy relationships, children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and more. Where possible and appropriate these sessions include material from guest speakers who practice in these fields so students can learn first-hand what it is like to apply theory in these contexts. The assessments are configured around designing and evaluating interventions with children utilising skills that those working in the field need – presenting, designing and evaluating projects, and communicating with different audiences.