Placement 3 (U04490)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-3-Placement

Placement 3 is the third of a series across the four years of the programme. The placement sequence is based on a chronological model, until the choice stage in year four.

Placement 3 consists of two five week blocks, each with an introductory, preparatory week. The first Block (Placement 3A) is based on middle stages, whilst the second block (Placement 3B) is based on upper stages.

In Placements 1 and 2 they have been learning about the complex interrelationships between the pupils themselves, their family situations, school and the community, including the professional community. This strand continues in Placement 3, linking to the major themes of social justice and inclusion which are studied in depth in university-based Education courses.
Placement 3 challenges students to plan for more sustained teaching time across the whole curriculum range, and to take increased account of individual differences and pupil assessment. More time with the class also provides opportunities for students to develop their own class management strategies and gain the confidence that comes with this. The students work towards taking full responsibility for teaching over a more sustained period: three full days in Placement 3A and five full days in placement 3B.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Other Required Attendance : 35 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Laboratory	Monday	09:00	09:50	External

? Additional Class Information : Block placement of 10 weeks commences September to December.

Preparation classes prior to and in the middle of the block placement

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The purposes of Placement 3 are to develop understanding and professional competence in relation to:

- the primary school curriculum, principles and practices;
the role of observation, reflection in planning for effective teaching and successful learning;
- planning, undertaking and assessing an appropriate curriculum for middle and upper-stages class over extended periods (3 days in 3A plus 5 days in 3B);
- applying the principle of inclusive teaching to meet the needs of individual learners;
- effective behaviour management;
- negotiating and co-operating with school colleagues and other professionals regarding pupil learning and welfare;
- self-evaluation to improve teaching and learning.

Assessment Information

Evidence of achievement of the Learning Outcomes is derived from:

- Student performance in organising, managing, planning, teaching and assessing a class
- The Teaching File
- The Professional Development Portfolio, containing written tasks and Progress Review
- Focussed discussion prior to completion of the assessment profiles.

Details of how these assessment points are overtaken are given to the students in writing in the full Placement 3 documentation.