Leading Learning in Science and Mathematics

This module will focus on developing an understanding of extending and supporting children’s learning in Science and Mathematics in the Early Years. 

This module will allow students to investigate theories of learning including behaviourist, cognitive and social constructivist approaches.  The importance of leadership and teamwork in Early Learning and Childhood settings will be extended, taking account of own and others’ roles in leading learning in Science and Mathematics. 

Students will be encouraged to evaluate feelings towards, experiences and understanding of Science and Mathematics within their own education, reflecting on the impact of this upon children’s experiences in the Early Years.  Students will apply theories of learning in the workplace, inspiring colleagues and/or leading learning in the area of Science and/or Mathematics.  Students will begin to reflect upon equity of access for all children to experiences in the areas of Science and Mathematics in the Early Years. 

Students will develop their understanding of the language of science and mathematical and numerical concepts, enabling them to plan, deliver and evaluate curricular experiences with confidence.  Students will explore the nature of scientific enquiry and problem solving, supporting young children to develop these skills in an Early Years setting. 

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

• ​Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theories of learning, reflecting upon approaches which promote learning effectively within the Early Years
• ​​Demonstrate understanding of the language of Science and Mathematics: planning, delivering and evaluating activities in the area of Science and Mathematics
  
• ​​Begin to reflect upon equity of access for all children, with a focus on learning in the areas of Science and Mathematics
  
• ​​Apply knowledge and understanding to lead learning in the area of Science and/or Mathematics, evaluating practice
  

This is an SCQF Level 8 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 10 credits.

Delivery

The module will be delivered by blended learning on Fridays: 4 weeks at Lanarkshire campus, other weeks online synchronous, times to be confirmed.

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Laura Lindsay.

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.

Graduate Apprenticeship

In addition to being available on a CPD basis, this module is part of our fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship - BA Early Learning and Childcare.

Developed in response to A Blueprint for 2020: The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare (2017) and Skills Development Scotland’s Skills Investment Plan for Scotland’s Early Learning and Childcare sector (2017), the GA offers a work-based learning route to developing qualified and competent Early Learning and Childcare practitioners.

For further information, please contact apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk