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ED402E: SCHOOL EXPERIENCE 1: P4 - 7 (2017-2018)

Last modified: 25 May 2018 11:16


Course Overview

Within school settings students will initially observe, and with support, begin to plan and gradually implement learning and teaching building responsibility. Students will critically reflect on their own practice in relation to key features of an inclusive learning environment, focusing on the role of the teacher.  Through observation of classroom practice they will develop capacities and practise skills that enable them to prepare, plan and implement learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation of pupils.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mrs Catriona Macdonald

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Programme Level 4

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

  • Either ED302B Developing Professional Knowledge in a Core Curricular Area 1 (Passed) or MA Education with Gaelic Studies
  • Either MA (Hons) Education (Studied) or MA Education with Gaelic Studies
  • Either ED302A Foundations of Learning for Professional Practice at Early/First Level (Passed) or MA Education with Gaelic Studies
  • Either ED352A Transferring Prof Knowledge Into Prof Practice for Primary Education (Passed) or MA Education with Gaelic Studies
  • Either ED352B Developing Professional Knowledge in a Core Curricular Area 2 (Passed) or MA Education with Gaelic Studies
  • ED302C Professional Focus 1 (Passed)
  • ED352C Professional Focus 2 (Passed)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Aims - students will initially, observe and with support, begin to plan and implement learning and teaching within the P4-7 setting building responsibility, informed by reflective practice and professional dialogue; students will critically reflect on their own practice in relation to key features of an inclusive learning environment, focusing on the role of the teacher, stating considerations for future practice based on evidence of practice, policy and research.

Outcomes - observe classroom practice and further develop a knowledge of context for beginning to teach in the P4-7 setting; develop capacities and practise skills that enable them to prepare, plan and implement learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation of pupils' learning and their own professional practice in the P4-7 setting; investigate a range of wider aspects of school life through completion of school based study tasks in their own sector and participation in a school programme of wider aspects. 

MA students only should organise two days in a secondary school, taking place during SE1A.  PGDE students will have experienced this during orientation; be aware of the work of other professionals as it relates to school pupils; demonstrate appropriate communication skills required for the different contexts of becoming a professional teacher in accordance with the GTCS Student Teacher Code; critically review and consolidate knowledge, skills and practices and thinking.

Associated Costs

Students will travel expenses for school placements in accordance with the guidance provided in the Partnership Unit Handbook available on MyAberdeen.

Further Information & Notes

Students must satisfy the entry requirements as set out in the Memorandum on Entry to the Teaching Profession and the selection processes determined by the School of Education.

PVG Scheme Membership is mandatory for all students on this course.

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: Summative assessment of professional practice will be carried out in partnership with school based colleagues (100%). Resit: Successful completion of field placement in semseter 2.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment of professional practice will be carried out in partnership with school based colleagues.

Feedback

Students will receive ongoing formative feedback during the school experience placement. Students will receive written summative report(s) based on observations of their professional practice.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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