EDUCATIONAL STUDIES

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr A R Cowieson

Pre-requisites

Available to students in the BEd (Hons) Primary Programme Year 1.

Notes

This course is also relevant to students in Year 2 of other programmes.

Overview

Theories of learning: Connectionism, constructivism, the information processing model, emotional intelligence, multiple intelligences.
Learning styles: Reviewing the content and the implications of the works of some of the major theorists (Kolb, Gregoric, Fielding). This aspect of content will also offer the students the opportunity to apply some examples of the assessment tools to their own preferred approach to learning (learning style). The effect on learning of motivation. The development of learning skills: Bloom's taxonomy (thinking about different ways of thinking and processing information). Metacognition, reflection and reflective writing, analysis and analytical writing, research and the use of literature. Development of personal ICT skills: Knowledge and understanding of ICT, ICT 5-14 National Guildines, self-evaluation, essential skills, working with Windows, word processing, e-mail, internet and WWW. 18 one-hour lectures, 22 one-hour workshops, 15 two-hour workshops, 50 hours www-based and open learning. Continuous assessment (60%), summative assessment (40%).

Credit Points

30

Course Coordinator

Mrs L M Stephen

Pre-requisites

Available only to students on the PGCE (Secondary) programme.

Co-requisites

Learning & Teaching in Secondary Schools, Secondary School Experience 1(SE1), Secondary School Experience 2(SE2), Secondary School Experience 3(SE3).

Overview

This course includes:

• a critical awareness of the principles and practices of social justice, inclusion, equality and democracy, strategies to counter discrimination;


• professional insights into the wide range of teaching strategies that recognise and value diversity, maintain high expectations and enable all pupils to reach their full potential;


• detailed knowledge and understanding of Scottish Education, learning and child development, curriculum and assessment and the wider role of the teacher in a secondary school;


• understanding and synthesis of models of professional development.

There is a core component that includes ICT support tutorials and a Specialist Professional Topic chosen from a given menu. Students are expected to engage with and reflect on relevant theories and research to consolidate their professionalism.

Core: 4x1 hour lectures, 2x1 hour tutorials (Induction days)

Core: 2x1 hour lectures (Monday at 9 and 10 for 11 weeks)

Core: 1x1-hour tutorials (Monday at 12 for 11 weeks)

Core: 1x1 hour lecture (Monday at 9 for 12 weeks)

Core: 1x2 hour tutorial (Monday at 10 for 2 weeks)

Core: 1x3 hour seminar (Monday at 9 for 2 weeks)

Support: 4x1 hour support tutorials (Monday p.m. in first 6 weeks)

Elective: 1x2 hour tutorial/seminar (Mondays for next 10 weeks)

Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

17

Course Coordinator

Mrs E M H Clark

Pre-requisites

Only available to students on the P/T PGCE (Primary) programme.

Co-requisites

Middle Stages Focus Module 1A (P/T) course.

Notes

Course available only where there is a partnership agreement with the Local Authority. Disclosure Scotland clearance required for child protection purposes

Overview

This course is compulsory for all PGCE (P) part-time students who wish to gain the PGCE (P) award for entry to Primary teaching. The course requires 3 x 2 days Observation in the Primary School during the Induction course and a further 4 weeks full-time placement in a Middle stages classroom normally within the same school.

The course provides opportunity to gain practical experience and reflection on teaching and learning within the Middle Stages focussing on strategies for:

• planning;


• classroom management;


• negotiation and discussion with class teacher,


• effective communication with children.

Practical placement in a Primary school with four weeks of the placement in a Middle Stages class.

Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

28

Course Coordinator

Mrs E M H Clark

Pre-requisites

Only available to students on the P/T PGCE (Primary) programme who have completed previous School Experience placements.

Co-requisites

Nursery and Early Focus (Module 3A P/T). Elective course.

Notes

Course available only where there is a partnership agreement with the Local Authority. Disclosure Scotland clearance required for child protection purposes.

Overview

This course is compulsory for all PGCE (P) part-time students who wish to gain the PGCE (P) award. The course is designed to enable students to enhance their understanding of early education. The first placement provides for a sustained period of practice in the Nursery setting. The second placement provides opportunity to undertake a sustained period of teaching in an infant classroom. Students will be able to compare and contrast these settings and be able to recognise issues to do with continuity, progression and transition in the early stages.

Three weeks practical placement in a Nursery and five weeks in an Infant class in a Primary school.

Continuous assessment (100%).

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Mrs E M H Clark

Pre-requisites

Only available to students on the P/T PGCE (Primary) programme who have completed previous school experience placements.

Co-requisites

Completion of Upper Stages Focus (Module 2A P/T). Elective Course.

Notes

Course available only where there is a partnership agreement with the Local Authority. Disclosure Scotland clearance required for child protection purposes.

Overview

This course is compulsory for all PGCE (P) part-time students who wish to gain the PGCE (P) award. The course requires 2 days Observation in a Secondary School and a further 4 weeks full-time placement in an Upper Stages classroom. The course provides opportunity to: increase evidence of meeting the standard required for initial teachers; gain practical experience and reflection of teaching and learning within the Upper Stages, and to focus on strategies for:

Students will be encouraged to develop learning and teaching within their elective area and strategies for ICT.

Practical placement in a Primary school for four weeks in an Upper Stages class.

Continuous assessment (100%).