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ED451A: DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 3 (2021-2022)

Last modified: 31 May 2022 13:05


Course Overview

This course aims to provide students with an opportunity to further develop their knowledge, understanding and practical skills through experience of working with children in the Early/First Level of primary school.  

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mrs Sheila M. Nutkins

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

  • Programme Level 4
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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

This course provides further opportunity for students to apply and develop their knowledge of issues in Scottish Education and pedagogical theory, building towards transition into their induction year.   Students will critically reflect on their own practice and take full responsibility for the teaching of classes for a sustained period of time. In addition students will investigate a range of wider aspects of school life through completion of school based study tasks. Considerations for professional development will be critically examined through practitioner enquiry, supported by professional reading and reflection.


Contact Teaching Time

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

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Report: Individual

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 34 Feedback Weeks 43

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Summative tutor observed lesson report (weeks 32-34)

Summative school report (week 41)

Feedback will be given online, via Turnitin on MyAberdeen

Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Resit Assessments

A retrieval 5 week placement can be undertaken during September. Resubmission of failed element

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Feedback Weeks 10

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Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualUnderstandDemonstrate knowledge and understanding of national policies and priorities and their implementation in an early/first level classroom.
ConceptualUnderstandDemonstrate sensitivity to the needs of communities and individuals respecting individual rights and supporting their development and learning.
ConceptualUnderstandDemonstrate broad and detailed critical knowledge and understanding of Scottish curriculum at early/first level and approaches to learning and assessment.
ProceduralCreateDemonstrate all aspects of classroom related competences within the GTCS Standard for Provisional Registration.

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