PEA4002 - Introduction to Education

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 Express an understanding of the effects of cultural, societal, political, historical and economic contexts on education, teaching and learning.
2 Analyse education frameworks, agendas, policies and practice.
3 Reflect on their own value systems, development and practices.

Content:

This module will introduce students to the history of education, schools and curriculum at both primary and secondary levels. In addition students will gain an understanding of the political influences on education, as well as the sociological and philosophical perspectives. Students will consider the impact of an understanding of these aspects on schools, teachers and pupils.

Learning and Teaching Information:

• Sessions will use a range of learning and teaching methods including peer tutoring, student presentations, tutor - led demonstrations, individual and paired working.
• During the course of each session there will be tutor/student interaction to meet individual needs and help develop skills, confidence, competence, knowledge and understanding relating to the aims and objectives.
• On-going self evaluation will be part of the students’ identification of needs.
• Course documentation, support materials and web based materials will be available on the VLE.

Scheduled learning and teaching activity
Student hours: 40 (20 hours joint, 20 hours context specific)
Intended Group size: 40

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Assessment: