Moved2Learn
Proposed framework for new EY/PD Open University course
The aim is to establish a baseline body of knowledge in the field of EY/PD on which future learning may be built. To encourage learners to link their prior knowledge and practice to the five modules. To develop interest and engagement in the field.
- Gain an understanding of the difference/relationship between growth/development
- Gain an understanding of body systems and their relationship to movement and learning
- Gain an understanding of the importance of movement skills to the overall health and wellbeing of young children – particularly their emotional development
- Gain an understanding of the relationship between movement skills/language/literacy
- Gain an understanding of activities appropriate to each age/stage of development – particularly through movement/active play
Assessment outcomes:
- Evaluate the ways in which movement skills support learning and development
- Evaluate the resources that support physical activity/play that are appropriate for each age / stage of development
The course will be 15 hrs long – divided into 5 x 3 hr modules.
Each module will be supported by relevant visuals, film and further reading materials.
1. Growth and development
- What is the relationship between growth / development
- What may be typical / a-typical / asynchronous / ’spikey’
- What supports smooth physical growth / development
- What may compromise smooth physical growth / development
- How may it be assessed
2. Body systems
- What are they
- Why are they important
- Vestibular / Proprioceptive systems and the link to learning
- The relationship to emotional development
- What supports body systems
- What compromises body systems
3. Physical movement skills
- What are they – FMS – fundamental movement skills?
- Why are they important
- How may skills be supported
- What compromisestheir acquisition / rehearsal / refinement
- How are they linked to learning
- Importance of the environment
4. Movement, language and literacy
- How are they related ?
- Importance of physical experience (play) to language acquisition – communication skills
- EAL – children ‘new to English’ – support
- ‘Cultural Capital’ – supported through physical play
- Link to reading/imagination
5. Physical movement play
- How best to support inside / outside – birth- 5 yrs
- Planning
- Games / Dance