- Department: Education
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Kerry Knox
- Credit value: 30 credits
- Credit level: C
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
· To introduce students to fundamental educational concepts, with a particular focus on introducing the following five areas of theory and research:
Subject content
· Be able to critically reflect upon contemporary issues related to the field of education, with a focus on introducing theory and research in: curriculum, teaching, inequality, inclusion and learning.
Academic and graduate skills
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay - 1500 words |
N/A | 33 |
Essay/coursework Essay - 2000 words |
N/A | 67 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay - 1500 words |
N/A | 33 |
Essay/coursework Essay - 2000 words |
N/A | 67 |
Individual written feedback reports with follow-up tutor discussion if necessary. The feedback is returned to students in line with university policy. Please check the Guide to Assessment, Standards, Marking and Feedback for more information.
Arthur, J., & Davies, I. (2009). The Routledge Education Studies Textbook. London: Routledge.
Bartlett, S., & Burton, D. (2007). Introduction to Education Studies. London: Sage Publications.
Evans, L. (2007). Inclusion. London: David Fulton.
Gorard, S. et al (2006). Teacher supply: the key issues. London: Continuum.
Reay, D. (2018). Miseducation: Inequality, education and the working classes. Bristol: Policy Press
Stevens, D. (2010). A Freirean critique of the competence model of teacher education, focusing on the standards for qualified teacher status in England, Journal of Education for Teaching, 36(2), pp. 187-196.
Thompson, D.W. (2012). Widening participation from a historical perspective: increasing our understanding of higher education and social justice. In: Basit, Tehmina N and Tomilson, Sally Widening participation from a historical perspective: increasing our understanding of higher education and social justice. Bristol: Policy Press. pp 41-64.
Day, C., & Gu, Qing. (2010). The new lives of teachers (Teacher quality and school development series). London: Routledge.
Ambrose, S. A., Bridges, M. W., DiPietro, M., Lovett, M. C., & Norman, M. K. (2010). How Learning Works: Seven Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass