Curriculum Enquiry 1A EDUC1111P

  • Academic Session: 2023-24
  • School: School of Education
  • Credits: 15
  • Level: Level 1 (SCQF level 7)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes

Short Description

The courses which form Curriculum Enquiry 1-4 are the place in the programme where student teachers engage with the pedagogical subject knowledge of the different curricular areas.

Timetable

A blend of tutorials, seminars and lectures. Flexible timetable to cover curricular areas.

Requirements of Entry

M Educ MANDATORY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: AAAB- First sitting; AAABB- Second sitting.

Excluded Courses

N/A

Co-requisites

N/A

Assessment

This course will be assessed by means of an essay which demonstrates the student's understanding of curriculum pedagogical content knowledge.

Course Aims

To support students' spiral of progression of their understanding of curriculum pedagogical subject knowledge.

To support students with planning, preparation, delivery and evaluation of a school curriculum which is underpinned by their knowledge of educational and learning theories.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

1. Engage with key pedagogical subject knowledge factors of the different curricular subject areas

2. Utilise pedagogical subject knowledge to engage with the learning and teaching cycle with specific reference to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation

3. Demonstrate the professional values and commitments necessary for the Provisional Standard of Registration in Scotland

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.