Education 1A (U00331)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EDU-1-EducA

This course is designed to introduce students to some key educational concepts and provide a forum for debate and discussion of some of the issues associated with the provision, experience and outcomes of education, at an individual, societal and global level. The course will consider policy, research and practice in education, exploring the situation of the learner in terms of lifespan development and identifying and evaluating the factors which impact upon both learning and teaching. Throughout the course we will explore the ways in which individuals and groups experience education in its various forms in Scotland and elsewhere. The course will also contribute to the preparation of students for their work based placement, or for equivalent activities as appropriate.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
22/09/2005	10:00	11:00	Room G1, Patersons Land	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	10:00	10:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	10:00	12:00	Central
Lecture	Friday	12:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. To identify contrasting perspectives on learning theory
2. engage students in the study of theoretical principles underpinning teaching and learning, and of the different contexts in which these activities take place;
3. Critically consider what makes for effective learning in specific contexts for particular learners
4. To enable students to acquire the skills and understandings that are common to educational professionals, such as Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
5. Identify contrasting perspectives that relate to human development across the lifespan
6. To foster a critical attitude to questions relating to learning, teaching and lifespan development;
7. To contribute to the effective preparation of students for their work-based placements, or equivalent, and enable them to understand the relationships between professional action and theoretical perspectives.

Assessment Information

A piece of analytical writing (2000 words) demonstrating an ability to identify contrasting perspectives on learning theory and lifespan development and the application of these theoretical perspectives to professional action.