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This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and analyse and identify the major components in a simple research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy. You will develop effective literature search techniques and skills to critically appraise evidence for its quality, validity and reliability. You will reflect on the research process and consider the impact of research evidence on early years practice.

In studying this module you will be equipped with the skills and understanding necessary to complete the EYC5005 Independent Study module. The module will encourage your development as an independent learner who takes responsibility for their own learning and effectiveness. This module provides you, the student, with the underpinning knowledge of the research process needed to become a more informed and effective early years practitioner.

The module also aims to develop transferrable skills such as communication, planning and organisation, action planning, and social, public and ethical responsibility. 

This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and analyse and identify the major components in a simple research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy. You will develop effective literature search techniques and skills to critically appraise evidence for its quality, validity and reliability. You will reflect on the research process and consider the impact of research evidence on early years practice.

In studying this module you will be equipped with the skills and understanding necessary to complete the EYC5005 Independent Study module. The module will encourage your development as an independent learner who takes responsibility for their own learning and effectiveness. This module provides you, the student, with the underpinning knowledge of the research process needed to become a more informed and effective early years practitioner.

The module also aims to develop transferrable skills such as communication, planning and organisation, action planning, and social, public and ethical responsibility. 

This module is aimed at practitioners who are working with young children and builds upon the knowledge gained in EYC4008 Introduction to Child Development. The purpose of the module is to evaluate established theories and more current research in the area of child development in more depth and apply these to practice. In particular, you will consider the observation and assessment of children to ensure the individual needs of children are met. The module also aims to promote partnership working with parents and other professionals working with the child and their families.

This module is aimed at practitioners who are working with young children and builds upon the knowledge gained in EYC4008 Introduction to Child Development. The purpose of the module is to evaluate established theories and more current research in the area of child development in more depth and apply these to practice. In particular, you will consider the observation and assessment of children to ensure the individual needs of children are met. The module also aims to promote partnership working with parents and other professionals working with the child and their families.

This module is aimed at practitioners who are working with young children and builds upon the knowledge gained in the introductory child development module. The purpose of the module is to evaluate established theories and more current research in more depth and apply these to practice. In particular you will consider the observation and assessment of children to ensure the individual needs of children are met. The module also aims to promote partnership working with parents and other professionals working with the child and their families.

This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and identifying the major components in the research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy. 

This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and identifying the major components in the research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy. 

This module aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of the different traditions in researching social phenomena and identifying the major components in the research process. You will be expected to consider the growth of evidence based practice and the impact on early years pedagogy.