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Undergraduate Course: Curriculum and Pedagogy 2d: Expressive Arts, Mathematics and Social Studies. (EDUA08078)

Course Outline
SchoolMoray House School of Education CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryCurriculum and Pedagogy 2d offers students opportunities to develop understanding about teaching and learning in the areas of Expressive Arts (Art & Design and Drama), Social Studies and Mathematics. The overall purpose is to support students in becoming knowledgeable, confident and reflective teachers in these strands. The curricular areas are considered in the broader context, outlined in the emerging curriculum framework (CfE), and with reference to the education courses running concurrently in the programme. Whilst the curriculum components above will be presented as distinct strands, opportunities will be identified to integrate learning across them.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Curriculum and Pedagogy 2b: Mathematics, Sciences and Technologies (EDUA08060)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs A small charge for art materials
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course students are able to:

* Describe and justify Expressive Arts, Social Studies and Mathematics as key areas of learning in primary schools, showing understanding of their individual characteristics in relation to planning, teaching, learning and assessment.

* Show confidence in subject and pedagogical knowledge in each strand, in relation to the primary age range.

* Plan, teach and assess stimulating, progressive programmes in Expressive Arts, Social Studies and Mathematics, with reference to individuals, groups and classes.

* Suggest suitable curriculum content, resources and approaches to developing integrated learning experiences across selected strands.

* Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and inclusive learning.
Reading List
Burnaford, G. Aprill,A. & Weiss , C.(2002) 'Renaissance in the Classroom' Chicago Arts Partnerships in Education Publishing
Haylock, D. (2006) Mathematics Explained for Primary Teachers: Third Edition, Paul Chapman Publishing.
Hopkins, C. Pope, S. & Pepperell, S. (2005) Understanding Primary Mathematics, David Fulton Publishers
Robertson M. & Gerber R. (2001) Children's Ways of Knowing, Acer Press, Melbourne.
Wright.S. (1997) "Learning how to Learn: The Arts as core in an emergent curriculum" in Childhood Education Vol.73. No.6
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
KeywordsExpressive Arts Languages Social Studies
Contacts
Course organiserMrs Amanda Gizzi
Tel: (0131 6)51 6514
Email:
Course secretaryMiss Victoria Lindstrom
Tel: (0131 6)51 4906
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