University of Galway

Course Module Information

Course Modules

Semester 2 | Credits: 10

Learning Outcomes
  1. Understand of the importance of providing early years services for children and families which are high in quality
  2. Develop and evaluate high quality programmes and activities for young children
  3. Possess an in-depth understanding of Síolta – the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, its underpinning principles and standards
  4. Display the ability to implement the framework within a childcare setting
  5. Develop quality improvements strategies within a service to enhance the quality of experiences for all children and staff
  6. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of current childcare legislation in Ireland and its role in supporting quality service provision
  7. Understand the theoretical and practical importance of establishing and maintaining positive relationships with parents, families and guardians, from the perspective of quality provision
Assessments
  • Continuous Assessment (200%)
Teachers
The above information outlines module ECS204: "Quality Awareness in Early Learning" and is valid from 2014 onwards.
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.