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ED452J: EDUCATION IN CONTEXT (2024-2025)

Last modified: 23 Jul 2024 10:58


Course Overview

As part of the PGDE DLITE Primary programme this blended course provides a variety of learning experiences which develops, students’ knowledge and understanding of current issues in Scottish Education.   Students will engage with pedagogical theory to support the development of professional values and skills in preparation for School experience.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Mrs Mary Stephen

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

  • PGDE Dlite (Distance Learning ITE)

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

  • Knowledge and understanding of the Scottish curriculum context and related policy
  • Professional values, skills and abilities relevant to the professional practice of teaching
  • Knowledge and understanding of pedagogical theory
  • A commitment to professional reflection in order to support lifelong learning
  • Skills to support collaborative learning contexts
  • Academic reading and writing skills

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

Essay

Assessment Type Summative Weighting 100
Assessment Weeks 32 Feedback Weeks 35

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Feedback Word Count 3000
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
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Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge LevelThinking SkillOutcome
ConceptualEvaluate• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Scottish curriculum and related policy and pedagogical theory, within the context of learning, teaching and assessment
ProceduralEvaluate• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the professional values, skills, abilities and challenges relevant to the professional practice of teaching
ReflectionCreate• Reflect, evaluate and respond to educational issues in order to support the development of professional practice
ReflectionAnalyseDemonstrate an enquiring approach to support practice through engagement with professional reflection
ReflectionApplyDemonstrate the application of skills which support academic reading, writing and collaboration
 

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