Early Childhood Care, Health and Education Atlantic Technological University

Overview

Modules are informed by national and international research and policy, contemporary issues, and evidence-based practice in the field of Early Childhood Education and Care. With the most up to date discussions and debates facilitated helping to strengthen the student’s knowledge, understanding and skills to become an Advanced Graduate Educator. Assessment is through a variety of means to include authentic assessment that relates to the real working world. Practice Placement is an integral part of the students experience where the student has opportunity to apply theory to practice and enhance their skillset in Pedagogical Leadership through reflective practice.

The Early Childhood Care, Health and Education programme at the Atlantic Technological University has been strategically aligned to assist the student in meeting criterion outlined in national and international Guidelines (EU Quality Framework for ECEC, The Early Years Inspectorate Quality and Regulatory Framework). The programme modules aim to deliver discipline specific content in preparation for a national Workforce Plan for Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare: ‘Nurturing Skills’ (DCEDIY, 2022-2028).

Career:

The main employers are:

• Early Childhood Educator

• Early Education specialist, family support and Masters in Primary Education.

• Family Support

• Primary School Teacher

• Specialist Advisor