Have exercised analytical, critical and problem solving skills in the context of theory within the discipline, methods of enquiry, applications and interventions;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

A number of supportive structures within teaching, learning and assessment methods form the basis of students' developing cognitive skills in the area of Early
Childhood Studies. Both teaching and learning methods actively encourage students to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills. Students are frequently required to consider aspects of both practice and theoretical perspective. Problem solving activities, for example in the shape of case study considerations, form the basis of a significant number of seminar activities. Through these, students learn to apply their knowledge and understanding to situations, both real and imaginary, thus requiring the use of their cognitive abilities.
In these situations, students increasingly direct their own learning and demonstrate their capacity to think both independently and collaboratively.
Teaching places heavy emphasis on the acquisition of research skills, including information retrieval, small-scale research design, data collection and analysis, and seeks to utilise these techniques across the levels to progressively build a student's capacity to engage with this skill.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods are focused across the programme on the requirement to communicate information in an accessible form which can be understood by different audiences; thus allowing the students to demonstrate their developing specialist cognitive skills.

Have displayed the capacity to communicate information in an accessible and understandable manner through both the written and spoken word, to different audiences and for different purposes;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching, learning and assessment strategies provide an opportunity for students to ‘articulate’ their position as graduate professional practitioners in the field of early childhood education and care. This takes the form of both spoken and written discourse.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods to develop this include; essays, portfolios, presentations, video analysis.

Have directed their own learning and thinking;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Students increasingly direct their own learning as their engagement with the programme progresses. They demonstrate this through progressively more complex interactions with discipline specific literature, seminar activities, tutorial discussions and Personal Development Portfolio [PDP] engagement. The final level of the programme also emphasises this through the completion of a self-selected, small-scale study which students pursue, in conjunction with their supervisor, to address their own developing knowledge through the completion of this undergraduate dissertation.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods to develop this include; essays, portfolios, presentations, video analysis, dissertation completion.

Have developed the capacity to think independently and to collaborate within a critical community of learning;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The programme considers the development of a critical community of learning as a core feature of its learning outcomes. Students bring their practice based experience to bear, not only on their own thinking, but on the thinking of their co-learners. This reciprocity of approach is fundamental to the creation of a ‘community of practice’ for early childhood working.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods allow for examination of this through critical reflection on professional practice. Within the assessment portfolio [RPP] two sections ‘book end’ [sections 1 & 3] the assignment task; drawing out the learners expectations and experiences of their engagement with the course content.

Have developed research skills and engaged with information retrieval, small-scale research design, data collection and analysis.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Across all three levels of the programme students engage in information retrieval, as they seek out the literature base to support their thinking. These skills develop across the course of the programme as students culminate their studies in the production of a small-scale research project, their dissertation.

Methods of Assessment

This involves designing a small-scale study to address an identified, self-selected research aim; collecting data to address this, working to analyse the collected information and ultimately, displaying this in the form of their dissertation report.

Have engaged in in-depth investigations of the context and development of early childhood services in Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom and a variety of international contexts;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The approach adopted to teaching, learning and assessment will provide students with experiences which are progressive as the programme moves forward. Students will be encouraged to move to a position of independent learning through a series of guided experiences. Learning at Level 1 will concentrate on providing a foundation to each student's understanding of the child and the highly complex role of an Early Years practitioner as they engage in the reciprocal nature of the learning and exchange of knowledge occurring between adults and children. Learning will, subsequently, progress to deal with issues of enhanced practitioner knowledge and understanding through to skills of critical analysis and interpretation. From this position in Level 1 students will be encouraged in a learning journey towards individualised development, marked by the capacity to critically analyse their own practice.

A blended learning approach will be adopted with regard to delivery, incorporating Canvas as the virtual learning environment. At all times teaching will take account of the need to integrate theoretical perspectives with practice from settings providing services for young children and their families, in that regional, national and international contexts. Students will, therefore, be learning how to apply their enhanced knowledge base to a variety of placement/employed contexts.
In addition to this normal pattern of placement experience, an opportunity exists within the programme for international experience. BA students may avail of the international links which the University College has and can spend a specified number of weeks studying in a higher education institution in a country within the scheme. This also allows for placement experience to be undertaken within this context.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment will match the learning outcomes of the various modules and seeks to provide both formative and summative feedback to students at all stages. A variety of methods are chosen to allow the broad base of learning outcomes to be examined and also the range of students' backgrounds, interests and styles of learning to be accommodated.
The course recognises the need to incorporate innovative and dynamic assessment techniques, including formative mechanisms of self and peer evaluation. Of particular importance for this course is the development of a RPP, which systemically charts each student's developing thinking, understanding, and competence in the field of practice.
The range of assessment methods used includes, among others, the RPP, oral presentations, self-reflective accounts, and essays, as well as a range of examination methods. Assessment criteria are rigorously applied to each submission and provide a scale of achievement drawn from the University College's use of the QUB conceptual equivalent marking framework.

Have sought to gain knowledge and understanding of the processes of early childhood education and care from a variety of professional perspectives;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching will place a heavy emphasis on the growing body of literature which now underpins this area of study. At Level 1 students will be guided through these sources, with teaching methods demonstrating to students how they gain increased independence in accessing and retrieving such information. Level 2 students are encouraged to take ownership of this process and to broaden the scope of their search techniques. Thus, they enhance the links which they make between theory and practice and are able to demonstrate a much deeper level of understanding of the issues affecting this age phase. Level 3 students are required to show the capacity to manage their own learning, and to demonstrate their ability to engage fully with relevant sources of knowledge and debate in the field.
The programme has been designed to promote student development across five strands, each of which progresses across the three levels of the degree, focusing on a different context within the lives of children.
The five strands include, Health & Well Being, Placement Experience, Professional
Communication & Relationships,
Curriculum, and Shared Understanding of Psychological Perspectives. The context of each level allows for progression within these thematic areas, with Level 1 concentrating on the 'The Child', Level 2 emphasising 'The Child in Practice' and Level 3 highlighting 'The Child in Family & Community'.
Teaching in all strands and at all levels emphasises each students' experiences in the Placement/Employed context as a framework for exploration and learning. These are integral to the teaching process and are used as the basis for group discussion, seminar activity, assessment activity and the overall developing competence of the students.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods to develop this include; essays, portfolios, presentations, video analysis, dissertation completion.

Have developed an understanding of the policies and procedures related to important aspects of practice in early childhood education and care, for example, safeguarding and child protection;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

At all levels of the degree programme, linked to course content, students develop a sound understanding of the wide variety of policies and procedures associated with practice in early childhood education and care settings. These range from, for example, data protection and confidentiality policies; safeguarding and child protection policies; behaviour management policies; and, parental partnership policies.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods to develop this include; essays, portfolios, presentations, video analysis, dissertation completion.

Have participated in a critical community of learning, thereby enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the importance of the adult’s role in the lives of young children.

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Strategies to engender the development of a critical community of learning are utilised at every level. These communities form the basis for developing a shared understanding of the importance of the adult’s role in the lives of young children. Participants are encouraged to share their placement/employment-based experiences of assisting young children in their development. This occurs through seminar activity and collaborative learning amongst the student cohorts. These groups are sometimes constituted by students themselves in the form of ‘friendship’ collaborations; at other times they are constructed by course coordinators to ensure a suitable mix of background and experience. Increasingly, online sharing platforms facilitate these learner communities, for example, What’sApp, Padlet, Mentmieter, and Canvas Collaborations.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods to develop this include; essays, portfolios, and presentations.

Have engaged in a multi-professional approach as they understand and respond to the issues central to working with young children and their families in a variety of settings and communities;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The developing subject specialism of Early Childhood Studies has created a context for specific skills to be developed among the range of professionals who interact with children and their families. Thus the degree course seeks to use teaching, learning and assessment methods which highlight for students how important their developing competence is. In relation to this subject area a number of issues can be highlighted which are specifically addressed to enhance the unique perspective which is presented by the degree course. Teaching methods seek to illuminate these issues for students and highlight the areas which can be best addressed through multi-disciplinary working practices. Thus, teaching takes account of a broad spectrum of expertise in the field, presenting a holistic picture of child development issues, education practices, and health and care concerns. Teaching also utilises liaison with other fields of study and professionals through accessing a variety of perspectives on issues to present a rounded picture of the skills necessary to progress in this area.

Teaching focuses heavily on how students can respond to the needs of children and on demonstrating how these needs can be assessed and analysed. In this way, the role of the students as advocates for children is emphasised and encouraged.

Thus, the course seeks to help students in their learning as they progress from a position where they are developing their subject specific skills to one where they are demonstrating the capacity to plan and respond to professional challenges.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods, especially the RPP, encourage students to evaluate the uniqueness of their learning in this developing field of study and to use skills of reflection and evaluation to challenge and expand their thinking and practice.

Have liaised competently with a wide variety of agencies in the fields of education, social welfare and health and thereby effectively applied childcare policies and responded to legislative demands;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The developing subject specialism of Early Childhood Studies has created a context for specific skills to be developed among the range of professionals who interact with children and their families. Thus the degree course seeks to use teaching, learning and assessment methods which highlight for students how important their developing competence is. In relation to this subject area a number of issues can be highlighted which are specifically addressed to enhance the unique perspective which is presented by the degree course. Teaching methods seek to illuminate these issues for students and highlight the areas which can be best addressed through multi-disciplinary working practices. Thus, teaching takes account of a broad spectrum of expertise in the field, presenting a holistic picture of child development issues, education practices, and health and care concerns. Teaching also utilises liaison with other fields of study and professionals through accessing a variety of perspectives on issues to present a rounded picture of the skills necessary to progress in this area.

Teaching focuses heavily on how students can respond to the needs of children and on demonstrating how these needs can be assessed and analysed. In this way, the role of the students as advocates for children is emphasised and encouraged.

Thus, the course seeks to help students in their learning as they progress from a position where they are developing their subject specific skills to one where they are demonstrating the capacity to plan and respond to professional challenges.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods, especially the RPP, encourage students to evaluate the uniqueness of their learning in this developing field of study and to use skills of reflection and evaluation to challenge and expand their thinking and practice.

Have responded to the needs of children and families in relation to child care issues;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The developing subject specialism of Early Childhood Studies has created a context for specific skills to be developed among the range of professionals who interact with children and their families. Thus the degree course seeks to use teaching, learning and assessment methods which highlight for students how important their developing competence is. In relation to this subject area a number of issues can be highlighted which are specifically addressed to enhance the unique perspective which is presented by the degree course. Teaching methods seek to illuminate these issues for students and highlight the areas which can be best addressed through multi-disciplinary working practices. Thus, teaching takes account of a broad spectrum of expertise in the field, presenting a holistic picture of child development issues, education practices, and health and care concerns. Teaching also utilises liaison with other fields of study and professionals through accessing a variety of perspectives on issues to present a rounded picture of the skills necessary to progress in this area.

Teaching focuses heavily on how students can respond to the needs of children and on demonstrating how these needs can be assessed and analysed. In this way, the role of the students as advocates for children is emphasised and encouraged.

Thus, the course seeks to help students in their learning as they progress from a position where they are developing their subject specific skills to one where they are demonstrating the capacity to plan and respond to professional challenges.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods, especially the RPP, encourage students to evaluate the uniqueness of their learning in this developing field of study and to use skills of reflection and evaluation to challenge and expand their thinking and practice.

Have developed the capacity to be an advocate for children;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The developing subject specialism of Early Childhood Studies has created a context for specific skills to be developed among the range of professionals who interact with children and their families. Thus the degree course seeks to use teaching, learning and assessment methods which highlight for students how important their developing competence is. In relation to this subject area a number of issues can be highlighted which are specifically addressed to enhance the unique perspective which is presented by the degree course. Teaching methods seek to illuminate these issues for students and highlight the areas which can be best addressed through multi-disciplinary working practices. Thus, teaching takes account of a broad spectrum of expertise in the field, presenting a holistic picture of child development issues, education practices, and health and care concerns. Teaching also utilises liaison with other fields of study and professionals through accessing a variety of perspectives on issues to present a rounded picture of the skills necessary to progress in this area.

Teaching focuses heavily on how students can respond to the needs of children and on demonstrating how these needs can be assessed and analysed. In this way, the role of the students as advocates for children is emphasised and encouraged.

Thus, the course seeks to help students in their learning as they progress from a position where they are developing their subject specific skills to one where they are demonstrating the capacity to plan and respond to professional challenges.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods, especially the RPP, encourage students to evaluate the uniqueness of their learning in this developing field of study and to use skills of reflection and evaluation to challenge and expand their thinking and practice.

Have developed and utilised skills in relation to child observation, thereby gaining deep insights into the lives of children, families and communities;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The developing subject specialism of Early Childhood Studies has created a context for specific skills to be developed among the range of professionals who interact with children and their families. Thus the degree course seeks to use teaching, learning and assessment methods which highlight for students how important their developing competence is. In relation to this subject area a number of issues can be highlighted which are specifically addressed to enhance the unique perspective which is presented by the degree course. Teaching methods seek to illuminate these issues for students and highlight the areas which can be best addressed through multi-disciplinary working practices. Thus, teaching takes account of a broad spectrum of expertise in the field, presenting a holistic picture of child development issues, education practices, and health and care concerns. Teaching also utilises liaison with other fields of study and professionals through accessing a variety of perspectives on issues to present a rounded picture of the skills necessary to progress in this area.

Teaching focuses heavily on how students can respond to the needs of children and on demonstrating how these needs can be assessed and analysed. In this way, the role of the students as advocates for children is emphasised and encouraged.

Thus, the course seeks to help students in their learning as they progress from a position where they are developing their subject specific skills to one where they are demonstrating the capacity to plan and respond to professional challenges.

Methods of Assessment

Assessment methods, especially the RPP, encourage students to evaluate the uniqueness of their learning in this developing field of study and to use skills of reflection and evaluation to challenge and expand their thinking and practice.

Have the ability to communicate;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching, learning and assessment of the full range of transferable skills are integrated across all levels of the degree programme. Teaching in subject specific contexts allows students to experience each of the transferable skills in a progressive way. Seminar, workshop and tutorial activities, in particular, provide a context in which these skills can be fostered as students interact, debate, collaborate and discuss a range of issues pertinent to the module under study.

Students also have the opportunity to undertake a number of taught programmes/sessions (including in modular form) which seek to enhance specific transferable skills. For example, sessions related to career and employability skills, including opportunities to engage in ‘mock’ interviews. This provides a context in which students can set and monitor goals for learning and development. Similarly, provision within the programme extends to the acquisition of a recognised qualification in First Aid and a College base certificate to demonstrate students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of policy implementation in the area of safeguarding in child protection.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment methods employed across the range of modules affords the opportunity to examine and quantify each student’s developing capacity in this area. For example, the initial and reflective accounts of student learning required in each section of their RPP confront students with the opportunity to monitor their own progress and set and evaluate targets in relation to their learning.

Have the capacity to apply number;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching, learning and assessment of the full range of transferable skills are integrated across all levels of the degree programme. Teaching in subject specific contexts allows students to experience each of the transferable skills in a progressive way. Seminar, workshop and tutorial activities, in particular, provide a context in which these skills can be fostered as students interact, debate, collaborate and discuss a range of issues pertinent to the module under study.

Students also have the opportunity to undertake a number of taught programmes/sessions (including in modular form) which seek to enhance specific transferable skills. For example, sessions related to career and employability skills, including opportunities to engage in ‘mock’ interviews. This provides a context in which students can set and monitor goals for learning and development. Similarly, provision within the programme extends to the acquisition of a recognised qualification in First Aid and a College base certificate to demonstrate students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of policy implementation in the area of safeguarding in child protection.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment methods employed across the range of modules affords the opportunity to examine and quantify each student’s developing capacity in this area. For example, the initial and reflective accounts of student learning required in each section of their RPP confront students with the opportunity to monitor their own progress and set and evaluate targets in relation to their learning.

Have the skill to employ information technology appropriately;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching, learning and assessment of the full range of transferable skills are integrated across all levels of the degree programme. Teaching in subject specific contexts allows students to experience each of the transferable skills in a progressive way. Seminar, workshop and tutorial activities, in particular, provide a context in which these skills can be fostered as students interact, debate, collaborate and discuss a range of issues pertinent to the module under study.

Students also have the opportunity to undertake a number of taught programmes/sessions (including in modular form) which seek to enhance specific transferable skills. For example, sessions related to career and employability skills, including opportunities to engage in ‘mock’ interviews. This provides a context in which students can set and monitor goals for learning and development. Similarly, provision within the programme extends to the acquisition of a recognised qualification in First Aid and a College base certificate to demonstrate students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of policy implementation in the area of safeguarding in child protection.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment methods employed across the range of modules affords the opportunity to examine and quantify each student’s developing capacity in this area. For example, the initial and reflective accounts of student learning required in each section of their RPP confront students with the opportunity to monitor their own progress and set and evaluate targets in relation to their learning.

Have the aptitude to work with others;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching, learning and assessment of the full range of transferable skills are integrated across all levels of the degree programme. Teaching in subject specific contexts allows students to experience each of the transferable skills in a progressive way. Seminar, workshop and tutorial activities, in particular, provide a context in which these skills can be fostered as students interact, debate, collaborate and discuss a range of issues pertinent to the module under study.

Students also have the opportunity to undertake a number of taught programmes/sessions (including in modular form) which seek to enhance specific transferable skills. For example, sessions related to career and employability skills, including opportunities to engage in ‘mock’ interviews. This provides a context in which students can set and monitor goals for learning and development. Similarly, provision within the programme extends to the acquisition of a recognised qualification in First Aid and a College base certificate to demonstrate students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of policy implementation in the area of safeguarding in child protection.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment methods employed across the range of modules affords the opportunity to examine and quantify each student’s developing capacity in this area. For example, the initial and reflective accounts of student learning required in each section of their RPP confront students with the opportunity to monitor their own progress and set and evaluate targets in relation to their learning.

Have the recognition of their own role in improving their own learning and performance;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching, learning and assessment of the full range of transferable skills are integrated across all levels of the degree programme. Teaching in subject specific contexts allows students to experience each of the transferable skills in a progressive way. Seminar, workshop and tutorial activities, in particular, provide a context in which these skills can be fostered as students interact, debate, collaborate and discuss a range of issues pertinent to the module under study.

Students also have the opportunity to undertake a number of taught programmes/sessions (including in modular form) which seek to enhance specific transferable skills. For example, sessions related to career and employability skills, including opportunities to engage in ‘mock’ interviews. This provides a context in which students can set and monitor goals for learning and development. Similarly, provision within the programme extends to the acquisition of a recognised qualification in First Aid and a College base certificate to demonstrate students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of policy implementation in the area of safeguarding in child protection.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment methods employed across the range of modules affords the opportunity to examine and quantify each student’s developing capacity in this area. For example, the initial and reflective accounts of student learning required in each section of their RPP confront students with the opportunity to monitor their own progress and set and evaluate targets in relation to their learning.

Have the facility to problem solve;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching, learning and assessment of the full range of transferable skills are integrated across all levels of the degree programme. Teaching in subject specific contexts allows students to experience each of the transferable skills in a progressive way. Seminar, workshop and tutorial activities, in particular, provide a context in which these skills can be fostered as students interact, debate, collaborate and discuss a range of issues pertinent to the module under study.

Students also have the opportunity to undertake a number of taught programmes/sessions (including in modular form) which seek to enhance specific transferable skills. For example, sessions related to career and employability skills, including opportunities to engage in ‘mock’ interviews. This provides a context in which students can set and monitor goals for learning and development. Similarly, provision within the programme extends to the acquisition of a recognised qualification in First Aid and a College base certificate to demonstrate students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of policy implementation in the area of safeguarding in child protection.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment methods employed across the range of modules affords the opportunity to examine and quantify each student’s developing capacity in this area. For example, the initial and reflective accounts of student learning required in each section of their RPP confront students with the opportunity to monitor their own progress and set and evaluate targets in relation to their learning.

Have the ability to study effectively;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching, learning and assessment of the full range of transferable skills are integrated across all levels of the degree programme. Teaching in subject specific contexts allows students to experience each of the transferable skills in a progressive way. Seminar, workshop and tutorial activities, in particular, provide a context in which these skills can be fostered as students interact, debate, collaborate and discuss a range of issues pertinent to the module under study.

Students also have the opportunity to undertake a number of taught programmes/sessions (including in modular form) which seek to enhance specific transferable skills. For example, sessions related to career and employability skills, including opportunities to engage in ‘mock’ interviews. This provides a context in which students can set and monitor goals for learning and development. Similarly, provision within the programme extends to the acquisition of a recognised qualification in First Aid and a College base certificate to demonstrate students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of policy implementation in the area of safeguarding in child protection.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment methods employed across the range of modules affords the opportunity to examine and quantify each student’s developing capacity in this area. For example, the initial and reflective accounts of student learning required in each section of their RPP confront students with the opportunity to monitor their own progress and set and evaluate targets in relation to their learning.

Have the capacity to begin to develop skills in relation to entrepreneurship;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching, learning and assessment of the full range of transferable skills are integrated across all levels of the degree programme. Teaching in subject specific contexts allows students to experience each of the transferable skills in a progressive way. Seminar, workshop and tutorial activities, in particular, provide a context in which these skills can be fostered as students interact, debate, collaborate and discuss a range of issues pertinent to the module under study.

Students also have the opportunity to undertake a number of taught programmes/sessions (including in modular form) which seek to enhance specific transferable skills. For example, sessions related to career and employability skills, including opportunities to engage in ‘mock’ interviews. This provides a context in which students can set and monitor goals for learning and development. Similarly, provision within the programme extends to the acquisition of a recognised qualification in First Aid and a College base certificate to demonstrate students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of policy implementation in the area of safeguarding in child protection.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment methods employed across the range of modules affords the opportunity to examine and quantify each student’s developing capacity in this area. For example, the initial and reflective accounts of student learning required in each section of their RPP confront students with the opportunity to monitor their own progress and set and evaluate targets in relation to their learning.

Have the development of an awareness of career planning;

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The teaching, learning and assessment of the full range of transferable skills are integrated across all levels of the degree programme. Teaching in subject specific contexts allows students to experience each of the transferable skills in a progressive way. Seminar, workshop and tutorial activities, in particular, provide a context in which these skills can be fostered as students interact, debate, collaborate and discuss a range of issues pertinent to the module under study.

Students also have the opportunity to undertake a number of taught programmes/sessions (including in modular form) which seek to enhance specific transferable skills. For example, sessions related to career and employability skills, including opportunities to engage in ‘mock’ interviews. This provides a context in which students can set and monitor goals for learning and development. Similarly, provision within the programme extends to the acquisition of a recognised qualification in First Aid and a College base certificate to demonstrate students’ knowledge and understanding of the principles of policy implementation in the area of safeguarding in child protection.

Methods of Assessment

The assessment methods employed across the range of modules affords the opportunity to examine and quantify each student’s developing capacity in this area. For example, the initial and reflective accounts of student learning required in each section of their RPP confront students with the opportunity to monitor their own progress and set and evaluate targets in relation to their learning.