Undergraduate Course: Childhood Studies Work Based Learning 2: Organisational Development (EDUA10157)
Course Outline
| School | Moray House School of Education and Sport |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 40 |
ECTS Credits | 20 |
| Summary | Building on Childhood Studies Work Based Learning 1: Professional development, this course extends students learning to consider organisational development. This course focuses on the organisational development and management roles of professionals who work with children in a variety of statutory and voluntary sector settings. Participants will consider what is involved in building and developing organisations and being responsible for their own and others' work. The emphasis is on applied knowledge and understanding in areas such as organisational structure, developing participative organisations, supervision etc. The skills and activities of management are considered with reference to the current policy context in Scotland and in relation to differing interpretations of the management function. |
| Course description |
Work-based learning involves learning closely bound to the work role, which may be located in your current or previous workplace. An important part of work-based learning is that you promote participatory change through your work role.
The major themes covered in the course will be:
- Organisational, leadership and management theory, and its relevance to professional practice
- Analytical frameworks and techniques such as SWOT, PEST, the 7s framework
- Contemporary, creative, innovative and complex approaches to organisational change, leadership and management
THIS COURSE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS ON THE BA CHILDHOOD PRACTICE PROGRAMME.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Small Conference/Poster Costs |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: 0 |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
400
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Lecture Hours 44,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 8,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
348 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Assessment 1: 2,500 word essay, 50% of total marks.
Assessment 2: The assessment is split into 2 parts:
Part A - 1,500 words, 30% of total marks
Part B - Students will produce an A1 academic poster to present at conference, 20% of the total marks |
| Feedback |
Students have the opportunity to receive feedback on their essay plans through the course assessment workshop. Formal written feedback will be given to each student on their assessments at the end of the course. This written feedback is based on a course-specific marking rubric. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Critically reflect and assess on their own practice in relation to relevant policies and legislation.
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of establishing fair, respectful, trusting and constructive relationships with parents/carers and families, staff and other professionals.
- Employ a range of management tools to identify potential areas for change within their setting and devise a plan to implement these.
- Critically evaluate the process of change within their setting, linking this to current research literature, and communicate this effectively to a range of actors.
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Reading List
| https://eu01.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/readinglist/lists/43376425680002466 |
Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Every student and graduate is unique. They each have their own experiences, learning, and way of approaching life. The quality, depth, and breadth of their experiences while at the University of Edinburgh develop characteristic attributes that set them apart.
University of Edinburgh graduates have:
- curiosity for learning that makes a positive difference
- courage to expand and fulfill their potential
- passion to engage locally and globally
University of Edinburgh graduates are:
- creative problem solvers and researchers
- critical and reflective thinkers
- effective and influential contributors
- skilled communicators
The seven aspects complement each other. Various combinations of the attributes will be used in different contexts throughout our students' and graduates' lives, within and beyond their career, academia, and citizenship. |
| Additional Class Delivery Information |
Teaching will involve a combination of direct and independent learning, including: lecture workshops, project work, online interactions, web-based research, group collaborative discussion and the setting of individual study tasks that encourage students to contribute to the curriculum by sharing knowledge.
Throughout the BA Childhood Practice you are required to keep a learning journal of how your perspectives of children and young people have developed throughout the course. This journal then becomes your record and enables you to complete reflection tasks throughout your degree. |
| Keywords | Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Maggie Morrison
Tel: (0131 6)51 4237
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Course secretary | Miss Gabriella Szel
Tel: (0131 6)51 4906
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