Leading Learning in Science and Mathematics

The Leading Learning in Science & Mathematics module (BAE08001) 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

This module runs for 15 weeks and is delivered on a blended learning basis: Fridays - 4 weeks at the Lanarkshire campus, other weeks online synchronous. 

On Campus Dates:

• Friday 17th January - Lecture 2-2.30pm and Workshop 2.30-3.30pm 
• Friday 31st January - Lecture 2-2.30pm and Workshop 2.30-3.30pm
• Friday 28th February - Lecture 2-2.30pm and Workshop 2.30-3.30pm
• Friday 28th March - Lecture 2-2.30pm and Workshop 2.30-3.30pm

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Laura Lindsay.

Funding

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some delegates.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk  

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.

Modules available through the UWS CPD Centre include:

• Children's Holistic Learning and Development 
• Introduction to Early Childhood Philosophy & Practice 
• Children's Voice 
• Facilitating Children's Play and Pedagogy 
• The Team Around the Child 
• Communication and Literacy in the Early Years 
• Creativity Across the Curriculum 
• Health, Wellbeing Promotion and Safeguarding 
• Leading Learning in Science and Mathematics 
• Observation, Assessment and Reflection 
• Working in a Team 
• Ethics and Social Justice in the Early Years 

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