Policies, Practices and Issues in Education module (ED41040)

An important element of undergraduate Initial Teacher Education courses is education studies. These will broaden your knowledge base. They will enable you to think critically about education.

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

• critically identify and analyse current issues and policy in education
• develop autonomy and initiative in reading and research
• encourage application of new learning to a professional and practice context
• develop skills in critical reading and analysis of policy and practice

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• develop a critical knowledge and understanding of current policies and Educational issues. This will be within a Scottish context
• show an understanding of how to access and apply relevant findings from educational literature
• show that they can critically evaluate literature sources
• produce a written report. This will critique evidence as appropriate. It will also draw appropriate implications and conclusions about policy concerning practice
• show originality and make professional judgements in thinking about professional issues

Assignments / assessment

• 3,000-word essay (100%)

The assignment title - "Using direct reference to the Scottish context, critically analyse the challenges and opportunities presented through current policy issues for teachers"

This module has no final exam.

Teaching methods / timetable

• lectures
• workshops
• practical classes
• learn how to make strong handles
• talks by invited speakers involved in policy creation and implementation