PED6872 - Evaluating Educational Themes

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to: K/A/R/T*

1 Review recent legislation and theory related to primary education including politics and education policies; geographical and historical features of contexts; moral and philosophical underpinnings and their effects on learning (K2) K
2 Critically evaluate a range of perspectives related to key educational themes and question concepts and theories encountered in their studies (R2,3) R
3 Relate new developments to practice in schools to assess implications (A2) A
4 Reflect on their own value systems, development and practices(R1) R

Content:

The focus of this module is to draw together aspects of teaching and learning using government reports, inspection evidence and classroom research to inform the debate about effective learning and teaching. The module provides opportunities for students to appreciate the problematic nature of educational theory, policy and practice, encourages the interrogation of education processes and develops in students the ability to construct and sustain a reasoned argument. Themes include:

• Critique of relevant policy, legislation and practice
• Issues related to underachievement in key groups
• Developments in teaching strategies eg. Creativity and motivation in the early years
• Issues related to media presentations of education issues
• Key issues in diversity and inclusion

Learning and Teaching Information:

Workshop sessions will involve trainees in practical activities involved with teaching and learning and evaluation. Lectures will involve trainees in interactive discussion and analysis of sources and key concepts. Tutorials will involve trainees in small group and individual discussion focusing on analysis and synthesis. Time allocated to each is appropriate to the module delivered eg. P.E. all workshop; professional studies workshop 50%, tutorial 50%.

Workshops, lectures and tutorials
Contact hours: 40
Number of Groups: As per programme diagram

Assessment: