PED6261 - Addressing Key Issues in Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
1 Analyse the effects of societal, and political contexts on learning, including education policies, moral, philosophical underpinnings, and issues of social justice.
2 Understand the complex interactions between education and its contexts, and relationships with other disciplines and professions.
3 Use examples of the implementation of policies in practice.
4 Question concepts and theories encountered in their studies.
5 Analyse, synthesise, evaluate, and identify problems and solutions.

Content:

This module will consider key issues and dilemmas facing the primary teacher in safeguarding children, including vulnerable groups, and the roles and responsibilities within a multi-agency approach.
The module will equip students with the skills and knowledge pertinent to the regulatory, legal and ethical framework of primary education, to their contractual and professional responsibilities and to pupils’ individual needs and differences, as well as reflect on their own values and practice.

The module will seek opportunities to draw on students experience and insight into the broader roles and responsibilities of teaching as a profession including key legislation affecting the welfare of children and multi-professional approaches to the care and welfare of children.
This module will address the following from the Teacher Standards effective from 1st September, 2012:
7 Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures, workshops and tutorials
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 40

Assessment: