Rationale
Learners will build upon previous modules on level 4 and 5 from play, child development and education and curriculum. The module allows a focus of outdoor plan and learning being purposeful and a significant aspect of early years education and holistic development of children. It will draw upon the rights of a child and context of childhood to apply and critically analyse the true purpose of outdoors, not just in a setting but also the community and external learning opportunities that children should be exposed to outside the setting, but still within the curriculum.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
LO 1- Critically analyse theoretical perspectives and evidence in relation to outdoor play and learning.
LO 2- Critically engage with complex theory and its application to practice in the outdoor environment.
LO 3- Critically discuss own provision for outdoor play and how it supports holistic learning in relation to theory.
The Portfolio needs to consider:
LO 1) Critically analyse theoretical perspectives and evidence in relation to outdoor play and learning
LO 2) Critically engage with complex theory and its application to practice in the outdoor environment.
LO 3) Critically discuss own provision for outdoor play and how it supports holistic learning in relation to theory.
This portfolio needs to evidence the planning and reflecting on a proposed change within your own provision.
You may want to include:-
Theories, principles and expectations relation to outdoor learning on childrens development.
Theories of physical, social, sociological perspectives, psychological perspectives and philosophical dimensions.
The holistic, integrated nature of outdoor learning, encompassing understanding of self and taking risks and managing challenge.
Early brain development linked to outdoor learning.
Being healthy physically, socially and emotionally.
Evaluation of outdoor environment within the practical placement setting against best practice and curriculum guidance for outdoor learning.
Theory and implications for practice associated with the origins and development of outdoor learning and the outside environment International, historical and recent initiatives social and cultural perspectives.
UN Convention on the rights – self-expression, play, cultural identity and freedom from exploitation.
The family, social and cultural change- childrens homes/outdoor spaces and safety considerations and the impact on development and learning.
Theories, methods, techniques related to outdoor play and its value as a vehicle for childrens development and learning.
You may want to evaluate the outdoor environment within the practical placement setting against best practice and curriculum guidance for outdoor learning.
Evaluate theories, principles and expectations relating to outdoor learning on childrens development.
Evaluate theories of physical, social, sociological perspectives, psychological perspective and philosophical dimension.
Consider the holistic, integrated nature of outdoor learning encompassing understanding of self and taking risks and managing challenge.
Consider the theories, methods, techniques related to outdoor play and its value as a vehicle for childrens development and learning.
Remember that this is now based on planning for and reflecting on a proposed change to current provision.
Section 1 You may want to include
Introduction to your portfolio
You may want to explain in here why this is a proposed change due to the Coronavirus you cannot carry the change out or if you are still working in a limited capacity what has been observed and how this supports the proposed change once the restrictions are lifted
Brief background to the setting
Brief overview of outdoor learning and play and the importance and relevance it plays to a childs development
Section 2 You may want to include
Consider the theoretical perspectives of outdoor play and learning
Critically discuss current provision for outdoor play refer to the evaluation that you have completed that is now in your appendix
Consider the principles of outdoor learning within the given context
You may want to also link current provision to the provision that is available in other countries for example Forest School, and how the theoretical perspectives differ
Section 3 You may want to include
Critically discussion of your own setting,
Evaluations of current provision, this may include some positive aspect, define your proposed change and then support this with relevant theory in light of your justification for this change.
Specify your conclusions in relation to the proposed change why is this an effective change? What difference will it make and who needs to be involved in the change in order for it to be effective etc.
Appendix
Evaluation of the setting
Child voice
Adult voice
Setting:
The setting used for this proposed change is a foundation stage 2 unit, with 90 children, the primary school in a popular residential development and has experienced one of the highest population growths within the city.
Proposed change: Increase risky play.
Hi,
I have included all the resources I feel are relevant to this portfolio. I have also included a clear plan of how the portfolio should be structured. I have attached various journals and the recommended reading list is on the handbook attachment. The change is a proposed change and I would like it to be increasing risky play. I have chosen this area after I completed an audit on the setting and found this area to be lacking. I am currently finishing the audit evaluation and will attached this when completed. It is important to remember that all information that needs referencing is referenced correctly, I have not included a number of sources but please ensure a high number of relevant sources are used. This portfolio is masters level and therefore needs to be completed to this level. I am available if you have any questions or concerns. If you feel you need any additional information please ask. Please ensure all learning outcomes are met to a high standard.
Thank you.
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