Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education & Care

Status: Closed

Level

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?

Flexible Learning Team
Flexible@lit.ie

What modules will I study?

Content

Application of the Fundamentals of Early Years Education Care Regulation & Quality Frameworks
Play as Pedagogy
Drama Literature & Storytelling
Early Years Outdoor Learning Experiences
Language & Numeracy in Early Childhood
Social Institutions of the Early Years
Advancing the Identity of the Early Years Professional
Creating Inclusive Environments; Embracing Equality and Diversity
Positive Behaviour strategies in Early Childhood
Arts in Early Years Education
Social Policy for Early Childhood Education
Integrating Curriculum & Relational Pedagogy
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.