Module descriptions

Institute of Education / undergraduate

2 published undergraduate courses use the following 13 modules:

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Code Title Level Credits School Module description
EDUC50615 ASSESSMENT FOR LEARNING (GUIDED RESEARCH IN EDUCATION) 5 40 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
EDUC50612 BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING 5 40 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
EDUC60642 CHANGES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN EDUCATION D/L 6 20 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences The module will include study of the following topics, which will include generic considerations of theory and application to the specific work contexts in which participants are involved: This will include:Historical perspectives of education in your country;Consideration of issues including the purpose of education, inclusion and social mobility;Key reports, policies and legislation shaping education in England;Key drivers influencing education policy and practice.The purpose of this module is to provide you with historical and current perspectives on how, and why education policy and provision has changed over time. You will use and apply this critical understanding to a chosen aspect of educational policy, including a critical evaluation of your current educational setting’s provision and practice. Throughout the module you will develop an understanding of the key legislation shaping education in your country and be able to identify issues likely to impact on educational provision in the future. This will be outlined in terms of governmental change, economic pressures and changes within society(Optional module to gain BA (Hons) Education degree)This module will gain you 20 credits at level 6 towards the full 120 credits for the BA (Hons) Education degree.
EDUC60646 DOING EDUCATION DIFFERENTLY D/L 6 20 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences A distance learning approach will provide weekly learning/ contact with your tutor with some online support opportunities available. Online sessions will provide you with a broad theoretical overview and the conceptual frameworks which underpin the study of comparative education. Additionally, sessions will highlight key features of education systems throughout the world. This does not preclude independent study of countries not covered within class time. Incorporated into webinars, tutorial support activities will provide you with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills to apply the underpinning theories to an examination of your own practice, in preparation for the assignment.This module will also provide opportunities for you to:- work with others;- develop interpersonal skills;- demonstrate the capacity to plan, share goals, and work as a member of a team;- engage in group discussions with others and communicate both oral and written arguments-develop skills that enable you to transfer knowledge and understanding from one context to another.This module will gain you 20 credits at level 6 towards the full 120 credits for the BA (Hons) Education and BA Education (Hons) (Early Years) degree
ECST60642 EMBEDDING LITERACY AND NUMERACY APPROACHES IN THE EARLY YEARS D/L 6 20 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences How do we support young children effectively in literacy and numeracy ?(Optional module to gain BA (Hons) Education (Early Years) degree)This module will include an introduction to early mathematical and early literacy acquisition with links to theoretical perspectives. This will cover curricula and strategies used within early childcare settings and schools. Strategies and approaches to literacy and numeracy will also be explained and applied. A series of innovative teaching sessions will take place across both literacy and numeracy, these will include planning active numeracy with young children, planning active literacy with young children, play based literacy and numeracy, developing and planning the learning environment to enhance literacy and numeracy and promoting literacy and numeracy in outdoor learning.This module will gain you 20 credits at level 6 towards the full 240 credits for the BA (Hons) Education (Early Years) degree
EDUC60644 INDIVIDUAL STUDY PROJECT D/L 6 40 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences The module provides an opportunity for participants to engage in a small scale research project. The content of the project will be determined by the selection of the topic to be studied and the framing of the research questions. The choice of topic and research questions will be guided by the module tutor in response to the student's identification of issues relevant to their current practice and interests. This module will gain you 40 credits at level 6 towards the full 240 credits for the BA (Hons) Education and BA (Hons) Education ( Early Years) degree
EDUC50613 LEADERSHIP AND TEAM WORKING 5 20 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
EDUC40613 LEARNING AND HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT 4 40 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
EDUC40614 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 4 20 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences Looking to develop your academic, personal and professional development? This module offers an opportunity to build upon your existing knowledge, skills and understanding and will encourage you to adopt a positive approach to your new course. It is a shared module for both pathways, with topics including principles and approaches to reflection, roles & responsibilities and developing academic skills; as well as providing opportunities to consider personal career aspirations. This module will gain you 20 credits at level 4 towards the full 240 credits for your Foundation Degree.
EDUC50614 PROFESSIONALISM AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT 5 20 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
EDUC40615 SAFEGUARDING AND DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL PRACTICE 4 40 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences How do we protect children, young and vulnerable people? This module examines how the interests, needs and welfare of children and young people can be protected through the structure, services and policy in place today. The value that society places on children and childhood will also be explored through the major developments in child welfare; legislation and the serious case reviews which sparked the changes. This module will gain you 40 credits at level 4 towards the full 240 credits for your Foundation Degree.
EDUC40616 SUPPORTING LEARNING AND INCLUSION 4 20 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
EDUC60645 THE REFLECTIVE PRACTITIONER D/L 6 40 Health, Education, Policing and Sciences This module enables you to reflect upon your work-based development throughout your course. The course VLE will be used extensively which will guide your reflections upon work-based learning. This module will cover the following topics: A proposal for your individual research project Reflections on your professional learning and development and effectiveness of workplace practice.