- Course Code
- ED 2055
- Credit Points
- 30
- Course Coordinator
- Mrs L Craig
Pre-requisites
Normally successful completion of courses ED 1056 and ED 1544.
Overview
From a focus on the concept of learning in year one of their studies, students will now deepen their knowledge and understanding of this through an investigation of the concept of teaching and its relationship to learning. This course will broaden student knowledge of educational systems, professional responsibilities and their implications for teaching and learning in the 21st century. Professional skills of communication, self and peer evaluation, critical enquiry and reflection will be further developed within a range of learning contexts. Using collaborative enquiry and drawing on new learning, students will be encouraged to challenge personally held assumptions, beliefs and values about effective learning and teaching.
Structure
1 one-hour lecture followed by a 1 two-hour reflective tutorial. Also a flexible arrangement of either 1 one-hour professional studies tutorial per week or 1 two-hour professional studies tutorial every alternative week and practical fieldwork (to be arranged). 7 weeks of the 12 week course are also flexible ICT classes.
Assessment
1st Attempt: Professional Participation and Commitment (10%). This relates to SITE Aspect 3 above where the students collaborate in Groups on weekly tasks. They self assess each other's professional participation and professional commitment for (5%) of this mark. They investigate the theme of Social Justice and make a final presentation in Week 23 which is peer assessed by 3 members of the class for a further (5%). The tutor overseas the assessment procedures and adjudicates as necessary.
Evaluation of Field Work Experience (30%). This is based on the report written by the supporter teacher during school placement. Written Assignment (60%). This relates to a 3,000 word essay which draws together the course content including school experience. Feedback is given to students by tutor feedback report.
Resit: Resubmission of Written Assignment to overtake failed criteria.
Formative Assessment
Formative Assessment opportunities are provided by tutors giving students' feedback on their personal and professional development targets which they set at the outset of the course in relation to SITE and their Year 1 experiences. Formative Assessment is also undertaken in Weeks 18 or 21 when the students have the opportunity to demonstrate the progress of their preparation for the Group presentation in Week 23.
Feedback
Feedback is provided by oral and written means for formative feedback and written tutor report for summative feedback.