PP0542: Professional Practice and Career Development

The portfolio will comprise of

An exploration of routes into your chosen occupation(s). e.g. how and when to apply, what employers are looking for, how competitive is it?
A reflective summary of key learning experiences from the employability activity and how issues of professional practice related to key concepts within Childhood and Early Years Studies.
Consideration of the ways in which the module has informed your career plans (including areas for development and key actions).

Mapping to Module Goals and Objectives

Knowledge and Understanding

By the end of this module, you will …

understand how the day-to-day realities of professional practice link to key concepts in Childhood and Early Years studies.
have an understanding of the employment and study routes into your chosen area(s) of career interest.

Intellectual/Professional Skills & Abilities:

By the end of this module, you will …

be able to articulate employability skills and graduate attributes (networking, presentation, problem-solving, communication, self-efficacy, adaptability) through hands-on experience in the workplace and direct contact with professionals. (MLO3)
have developed inquiry and research skills through engagement with a variety of information sources. (MLO4)

Personal Values Attributes:

By the end of this module, you will …

be able to reflect on ethical issues in practice in relation to children and young people and upon your own values, attributes, and interests in relation to your future career