Undergraduate Course: Placement 3 (EDUA10108)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Placement |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 40 |
| Home subject area | Education |
Other subject area | None |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | 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 phases, each with an introductory, preparatory week. The first phase is based on middle stages, whilst the second phase 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: one day in phase 1 and five days in phase 2. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Course Delivery Information
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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 (1 day in phase 1 and 5 days in phase 2);
- 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.
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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.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Moira Leslie
Tel: (0131 6)51 6438
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Course secretary | Mr Paulo Nunes De Moura
Tel: (0131 6)50 9870
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