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The courses which form Education in Practice 1-5 are the place in the programme where theory and practice combine and the sites of student learning are both the University and the school. These courses will house the partnership model of school experience.

Up to 30 hours face to face delivery with a blend of tutorials and seminars.

Mandatory Entry Requirements

D3 in Education and Practice 1A and D3 in Education and Practice 1B.

Completion of Year 1 or appropriate direct entry to Year 2.

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Assessment

This course will be assessed by means of portfolio work which demonstrates the student's understanding of how educational and learning theory relates to practice.

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

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

1. Analyse and evaluate the dynamic relationship between curriculum, pedagogy and assessment

2. Explain the curriculum with specific reference to knowledge and understanding within selected curricular areas

3. Demonstrate the professional values and commitments as indicated in University Fitness to Practice code and GTCS Student Code.

4. The learning and teaching cycle is analysed with reference to planning, delivery assessment and reflection

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment. Students must have an 80% attendance at tutorial and lectures and 90% attendance on School Experience Placement.