Programme Specifications
Education
Information provided by School of Education:
Placement modules in years 1 and 2
Information provided by School of Education:
Education Studies
Information provided by School of Education:
September 2023
Information provided by School of Education:
The overall aims of the scheme are as follows:
• To provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with Education
• To enable students to critically engage with the key issues and current research in Education.
• To enable students to critically reflect on and manage their own learning and performance;
• To provide students with an opportunity to acquire the employability skills and personal attributes and values that are necessary for employment, training, or further education.
Information provided by School of Education:
The scheme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:
Information provided by School of Education:
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A1 To understand the structure and development of the Education system within the UK and internationally and to be aware of assessment systems in place at each phase of the Education system.
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A2 To understand how learners’ physical, intellectual, linguistic, social, cultural and emotional development can affect their learning
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A3 To be aware of methods of safeguarding children and to understand a range of professional frameworks.
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A4 Understand a range of strategies to establish a purposeful learning environment and promote good learning, achievement and behaviour.
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A5 To be aware if the interdisciplinary nature of ICT and digital competency
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A6 To be aware of the SEN code of practice for Wales and to be aware of strategies to support learners
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A7 To understand the practical and ethical issues when working with and researching children
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A8 To understand and evaluate issues relating to learner well-being and health.
Learning and Teaching
The above learning outcomes are developed through the following:
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Lectures
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Seminars
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Individual tutorials
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Group work
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Personal research
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Workshops
Assessment Strategies and Methods
The learning objectives will be assessed via the following:
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Written assignments
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Examinations
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Placement Portfolio
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Undergraduate Dissertation
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Posters
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Oral Presentations
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Teaching/ Lesson Plans
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Interactive artefacts
Information provided by School of Education:
10.2.1 Intellectual Skills
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to:
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B1 Analyse and interpret a range of academic texts and government documents
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B2 Critically evaluate a range of source materials
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B3 Apply theory to practice
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B4 Understand a range of learning and teaching styles
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B5 Communicate knowledge to others in written and spoken forms
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Lectures
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Seminars
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Group work
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Personal research
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Workshops
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Written assignments
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Examinations
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Placement Portfolio
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Undergraduate Dissertation
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Posters
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Oral Presentations
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Teaching/ Lesson Plans
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Interactive artefacts
10.2.2 Professional practical skills / Discipline Specific Skills
By the end of their programme, all students are expected to be able to:
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C1 Demonstrate the ability to understand the diverse learning needs of learners and evaluate how to provide the best possible education for them to maximize their potential, whatever their individual aspirations, personal circumstances or cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic background;
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C2 Understand the role of multi-agency approaches to supporting learners.
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C3 Be aware of, and work within, the statutory framework relating to their responsibilities
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C4 Understand and apply psychological theories of learning and teaching
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Lectures
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Seminars
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Group work
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Personal research
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Workshops
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Written assignments
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Examinations
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Placement Portfolio
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Undergraduate Dissertation
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Posters
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Oral Presentations
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Teaching/ Lesson Plans
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Interactive artefacts
Information provided by School of Education:
By the end of the programme, all students are expected to be able to:
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D1 Demonstrate independent working and thinking
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D2 Research, assimilate, select and organise relevant academic material
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D3 Evaluate key theories
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D4 Work as part of a group
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D5 Communicate to a range of audiences
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D6 Demonstrate effective time management
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D7 Demonstrate critical self-reflection
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D8 Argue coherently by analysing evidence and applying logical thinking
Learning and Teaching The above learning outcomes are developed through the following:
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Lectures
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Seminars
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Group work
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Personal research
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Workshops
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Written assignments
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Examinations
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Placement Portfolio
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Undergraduate Dissertation
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Posters
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Oral Presentations
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Teaching/ Lesson Plans
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Interactive artefacts
BA Education [X302]
Academic Year: 2023/2024Single Honours scheme - available from 2017/2018
Duration (studying Full-Time): 3 years