Teaching and assessment for Education MA (Hons)

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

Teaching

We use a range of teaching methods including:

workshops
lectures
seminars
tutorials
digital learning and self-directed study
practical experience in the classroom

As well as school-based professional practice placements and studies in primary curriculum areas, you will learn about the theory and practice of education including:

pedagogy (the science of learning and teaching), including early years
professional, personal and societal values
equity and inclusion
pupil well-being
developmental psychology
current issues in education
the teacher as a researcher
the history, philosophy and sociology of education
education and childhood in global contemporary settings

In Level 1 you will also be able to choose a module from the wider University, such as politics, English, film studies, psychology, languages, or philosophy - the range is extensive and depends on timetable availability.

In Level 4 of the course all students complete a thesis. This allows you to carry out an educational-based enquiry of your own choice.

Assessment

A range of different methods are used to assess your progress including:

oral assessments and presentations
online portfolios
written assignments

For your professional practice placements, your teaching in the classroom will be assessed by University staff and school partners, based on your performance throughout the placement and tutor observation.

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: ED12013 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

You will focus on the development of effective teaching and learning environments in the primary classroom.

The module will establish your expectations of the role of the class teacher, both in the class and the wider school. This also takes account of the management of effective teaching and learning.

Pedagogical Studies 1 (Year 1) full module details

Module code: ED12014 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will get an initial understanding of effective learning and teaching in Scottish primary schools.

You will be introduced to the core principles and practices within the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. This module will help you prepare for your professional placements.

Teaching Across the Curriculum (Year 1) full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: BU11004 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Learn about current Economic and Business issues from a global perspective. Theories of economics will be applied to modern problems with global impact. You will have the chance to put models into practise understanding how Economics can help both understand and improve the world we live in.

Global Economic Perspectives full module details

Module code: PY11001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Psychology is the study of the mind and behaviour. This module provides a broad overview of the diversity of core topics that make up psychological science.

You will learn about key theoretical concepts in psychology, and explore the methods used by psychologists to understand the mind.

Introductory Psychology:1 full module details

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: ED21005 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

Learn about language learning in the primary school. You will explores how children get, develop, and merge their receptive and productive language skills.

You will also develop an understanding of how Knowledge About Language (KAL) enhances children’s language skills.

Languages (Year 2) full module details

Module code: ED22033 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Learning for Sustainability (LfS) is an entitlement for all learners within Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence (CfE). It has a strong focus within the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) Professional Standards.

You will develop your understanding of LfS. This will be done through a critical examination of classroom practice.

Learning and Teaching for Sustainability full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: ED31002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

Learning across Subject Boundaries full module details

Module code: ED31013 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will develop your understanding of core pedagogical knowledge for the Scottish primary classroom. You will also deepen your knowledge and understanding of the curricular areas addressed.

Teaching Across the Curriculum 2 full module details

Module code: ED31045 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will develop your understanding of the role of the classroom teacher. This will have a focus on the early years.

The focus will be on an understanding of the Nursery/Primary 1-3 curriculum. You will learn to plan for appropriate learning based on the principal theories and concepts.

Pedagogical Studies 2 full module details

Core Modules

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Module code: ED41001 Credits: 40 Semester: Semester 1

Research and the Teacher (The Thesis) (Year 4) full module details

Module code: ED42001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

You will learn effective strategies and principles used to ease learning and promote development of learners.

You will examine the delivery of information and how students learn best. You will learn to tailor approaches to meet their needs, creating an inclusive learning environment.

Pedagogical Studies 3 (Year 4) full module details

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