LEARNING HOW TO LEARN

LEARNING HOW TO LEARN
Course Code
ED 1028
Credit Points
20
Course Coordinator
Mrs M Freeman

Pre-requisites

Required course for all students in the BEd (Hons) Primary Programme in Year 1. This course is specifically designed to be of interest to, and attract participation from, students on other Year 1 Programmes. It is particularly relevant to students who are interested in a career in teaching and may be considering alternative routes into the profession.

Notes

The number of places available for non-School of Education students is restricted to 10.

Overview

The central focus of this course is the exploration of the individual as a lifelong learner. Introducing theories of learning, collaborative groups will work independently and with university tutors to explore how these relate to the processes of learning experienced in this transitional phase to Higher Education. Through shared enquiry, personally held assumptions, values and beliefs about effective learning will be challenged.

Course content will include theories of learning, self-evaluation and reflection, assessment strategies including skills of self and peer assessment, reading and analysis, presentations, identification and reflection on personal values and beliefs, the use of ICT as a tool for learning.

Structure

14 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour forum, 20 one-hour tutorials, 3 two-hour seminars will follow a varied pattern.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 4,000 word reflective report (100%).

Resit: Resubmission of 4,000 word reflective report (100%).