Education 1A: Lifespan Development, Socialisation and Learning (U04475)

? 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. The course comprises ‘Lifespan Development and Socialisation’ and ‘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 inform students’ preparation for their work based placement, or equivalent activities, as appropriate

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

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

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
Tutorial	Friday	10:00	12:00	Central
Tutorial	Friday	12:10	13:00	Central

? Additional Class Information : .

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will be able to:

• Identify contrasting perspectives on learning theory
• Engage effectively in the study of theoretical principles underpinning teaching and learning and of the different contexts in which these activities take place
• Critically consider what makes for effective learning in specific contexts for particular learners
• Contrast perspectives that relate to human development and socialisation across the lifespan
• Adopt a critical attitude to questions relating to learning, teaching, lifespan development and socialisation
• Support preparation for their work-based placements, or equivalent, and understand the relationships between professional action and theoretical perspectives.

Assessment Information

Assessment

Formative assessment comprises peer, self and tutor assessment of two PDP entries which are submitted online to the Education 1A FirstClass conference.

Summative assessment comprises:

• a piece of analytical writing (2000 words) demonstrating an ability to identify contrasting perspectives on learning theory and lifespan development and socialisation and the application of these theoretical perspectives to professional action. (80%)
• Summative assessment of the second PDP entry (20%).

Students are required to obtain a pass grade (40%) in each of the summative assessments