Catholic Teachers' Certificate PGDE Edinburgh EDUC4091

  • Academic Session: 2023-24
  • School: School of Education
  • Credits: 0
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No

Short Description

The course provides participants with opportunities to engage with aspects of Catholic theology and to apply this knowledge in the teaching of Religious

Timetable

15 hours face to face contact. Timetable varies each time. It is dependent on placement

15 hours distance learning

Requirements of Entry

Successful application to PGDE Programme and Roman Catholic

Excluded Courses

N/A

Co-requisites

N/A

Assessment

■ Summative assessment for the course consists of a written task submitted at the end of each semester. The tasks cover theological knowledge and application to educational contexts, as appropriate. Each submission will be around 1500 words.

Main Assessment In: April/May

Course Aims

The course aims to provide participants with opportunities to engage with aspects of Catholic theology and to apply this knowledge in the teaching of Religious Education in schools. 

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

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

 

■ identify the fundamentals of Catholic doctrine, faith and morals in the light of Scripture, Tradition and liturgy.

 

■ explain the distinctive nature and mission of the Catholic school;

 

■ plan, implement and evaluate coherent and progressive Catholic Religious Education lessons and programmes;

 

■ develop their own professional practice through observation, reflection, evaluation and enquiry.

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.