ICS will support you on the first two modules of your programme
with our friendly mentors and expert tutors. This will help
you gain increased confidence and develop the necessary skills
needed to succeed in your studies.
Level 1
Critical Reading and Writing
Now you've enrolled on your degree course, this module will help
you learn how to study at degree level. By understanding how to
critically engage with written texts and learning academic style,
punctuation and grammar, you'll develop and refine your knowledge -
and you'll also discover how to use the Learning Resource Centre.
After taking this module, you'll have all the skills and confidence
you need for successful academic study.
Key Topics
- Academic writing
- Academic reading
- Research and information skills
Sociology of Childhood
In this module, you'll get to know the key sociological
approaches to understanding childhood and young children. As well
as examining different models of childhood, you'll look at the
implications of those models - and you'll also gain a deeper
appreciation of the ways society intervenes in children's lives.
Taking into account the perspectives of children and adults, you'll
look at childhood both nationally and internationally.
Key Topics
- Childhood as a social construct
- Using theories of childhood to understand children
- Sociology and its uses
- Childhood in different social settings and cultures; local,
national and international.
- Influence of media, religion, tradition, technology and
consumerism on ideas about childhood and attitudes to
children
- Researching children
- The politics of childhood
- Children's rights and responsibilities - introduction to
ethical and legal frameworks
- Professional interventions in children's lives by the state,
voluntary and private sectors
Modules 3-18 offered by University of East London
Once you have successfully completed these initial modules you
would be eligible to enrol for the full undergraduate programme if
you wish. UEL will directly provide the support you need as a
distance learner to successfully complete your chosen degree
programme. This will allow you to benefit from being a university
student and a member of UEL's vibrant and diverse educational
community. As a fully supported UEL student, you will enjoy greater
access to our comprehensive range of services during your
studies.
Level 1
- Communities, Learning and Education
- Diaspora Communities in the UK
- Sociology of Childhood
- Introduction to Citizenship
Level 2
- Research, Design and Method
- Professional Development
- Community Development, Politics, Policy and Practice
- Social Policy and Legislation for Children and Families
- Key Concepts in Citizenship
- Creative Writing, Fiction and Community
Level 3
- Research Project
- Educational Issues and Special Educational Needs
- Contemporary Issues in Education and Training
- Community Arts Education in Transition
- Multicultural and Global Citizenship