Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education & Care
Status: Closed
Level
07
Duration
2 Years
Department
Applied Social Sciences
Start Date
19/09/2020
Course Type
Flexible & Professional
Location
Blended
This two-year programme is aimed at staff currently working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector who are looking to advance their careers by achieving a qualification at degree level. The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to fulfill a variety of leadership roles within the Early Childhood Education and Care sector.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants may apply if they hold a QQI Level 6 (or equivalent) qualification which is recognised by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) as meeting the criteria for ‘ECCE Room Leader (Standard Capitation)’. Applicants must currently be working in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector and continue to do so for the duration of the course.
Details of courses meeting the criteria may be found at:
https://www.dcya.gov.ie/documents/ecce-scheme/20180917_DCYAEarlyYearsRecognisedQualsSept2018.pdf
Applications will be assessed on a first come first served basis and priority will be given to those who meet the minimum entry requirements.
Who can I contact?
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Flexible Learning Team
What modules will I study?
Content
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Application of the Fundamentals of Early Years Education Care Regulation & Quality Frameworks
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Play as Pedagogy
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Drama Literature & Storytelling
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Early Years Outdoor Learning Experiences
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Language & Numeracy in Early Childhood
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Social Institutions of the Early Years
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Advancing the Identity of the Early Years Professional
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Creating Inclusive Environments; Embracing Equality and Diversity
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Positive Behaviour strategies in Early Childhood
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Arts in Early Years Education
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Social Policy for Early Childhood Education
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Integrating Curriculum & Relational Pedagogy
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Professional Placement 1 & 2
Are there opportunities for further study?
Successful participants of this programme may go on to complete the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education and Care
More Information
Delivery
This programme will be run over two academic years and will alternate between LIT Thurles & LIT Limerick Campus. The proposed commencement date is Saturday 19th September. The programme will be run using a mix of online delivery and classroom based workshops. Provisonal dates for workshops for first semester are 19th September (Thurles), 17th October (Thurles), 14th November (Half Day Limerick) 21st November (Thurles) and 28th November (Limerick)
Assessment
The assessment strategy for this programme includes both formative and summative elements including: written assignments, projects, portfolios, skills demonstration and examination.
Professional practice placement is a core requirement and can be completed in the participant’s existing place of employment.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 7)
Application Deadline
4th September 2020
For Queries Relating to Course Content
Contact: Aoife Prendergast
Email: Aoife.Prendergast@lit.ie
Course Fess
The fee for this programme is €2,250 per year.
This programme has secured Skillnet funding through County Tipperary Skillnet.
Eligible companies and individuals can secure a 50% contribution towards course fees.
To enquire if you are eligible for this funding, you should contact the following:
Applicants working in Tipperary should contact:
County Tipperary Skillnet - Karen Walters at manager@countytipperaryskillnet.com or Sabrina Guida at admin@countytipperaryskillnet.com or 052 6191105
