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ED1068: CREATING THE CHILD'S ENVIRONMENT (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:34


Course Overview

This course is designed for students registered on the BA Childhood Practice degree with a focus on different learning environments for the child.  The aim of the course is to promote and encourage the use of workplace based activities as the basis for academic study.  This course is designed to meet the continuing professional development of individuals involved with working with children and students must be employed in a relevant educational setting for a minimum of 12.5 hours per week. 

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Term Full Year Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mrs Catriona McDonald

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • BA (Hons) in Childhood Practice (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 1 or Programme Level 2

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • MA (Hons) Education (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Throughout the course, both on and off campus, students are encouraged, through engagement with others, to value and promote diversity.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: Written assignment of project plan / implementation / evaluation and next steps (1,500 words).

Resit: Resubmission of failed criteria within the written assignment.

Formative Assessment

Three 500 word formative tasks submitted to tutor for feedback prior to undertaking summative assessment.

Feedback

In keeping with the School of Education policy on assessment and in sufficient time for students to be able to improve their work through feedback, detailed written feedback on assessment is provided to students (typically within four weeks of submission). Feedback highlights strengths and gives clear guidelines for improvement. Face to face meetings or telephone tutorial support can be arranged for students who are not succeeding.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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