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Education Studies
Human development, growth, becoming…. Socialisation – society, expectations and
change….. Social selection – social class, gender,
ethnicity The state – compulsory, penalties,
expectations, demands – any other area in the same way? Health? Vaccinations? Voting?
Policy – change, crisis, ideology Teaching and learning - pedagogy Schools? Lifelong learning? Work-based
learning?
What is Education?
Psychology
Neuro-science
Sociology
Inequality
Inequality
Educational success, achievement, potential… State and independent schools? Urban/rural? Social class? Gender? Ethnicity? Experiences and expectations of education…. Teachers? Employment? Social science undergraduates? Complementary? Knowledge, skills, understanding, attitudes, aptitudes…. How do you learn?
Who are you? Individually and as a cohort
Education in the news
Ofsted to conduct snap inspections in dozens of schools across England. http://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/sep/15/oftsed-snap-inspections-schools-no-notice-visits-standards
Electric guitar overtakes violin in music lesson boomhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-29117849
Education in the news…
Academic discipline Fundamentally interesting Complex issues Controversial Understanding and argument Important – individually, socially, politically,
economically
Education Studies
Questions that never go away…
An academic subject:Undergraduate, Masters, PGCE, PhD
Leading to a variety of professional routes:Practitioner, teacher, lecturer, researcher, care and education professional
An important subject at BSU – lots of optionsAwards, pathways, modules
Education Studies at BSU
COMPULSORY
module
OTHER Subject
COREmodule
OPTIONAL modules
Placements& study
visits
Education Studies – each year
COMPULSORYModule
e.g. ED4016(20 credits)
COMPLEMENTARY Module
in other Subject(40 credits)
COREModuleED4001
(40 credits)
OPTIONAL modulese.g. ED4010(20 credits)
OPEN Module
e.g. OM4004(40 or 20 credits)
Year 1
Modules must be selected by 11 am on Wed 25th
You can access all module information on the website - http://www2.bathspa.ac.uk/services/student-services/current-students/your-course/guide-for-students-course-of-study/Guide%20to%20Level%204%20Modules%202014-15%20FINAL%20VER.%203.pdf
Your compulsory modules will have been selected for you
Module choices
1 - Specialised Primary Teaching
2 – Specialised Primary Teaching Early Years
3 – International Education
4 – Youth and Community Studies
5 – Joint (Combined)
Awards
1 - Childhood and Youth studies 2 - International and global education 3 - Inclusion and diversity4 - Philosophy, politics and sociology 5 - Educational settings and learning 6 - Language and literacy
Pathways
Study visits (Bursaries available)ERASMUSGlobal citizenshipSchool placements Professional courses (EY and Dyslexia)
Opportunities
Expectations
What are you expecting?
2 hours per week per 20 credit module formal teaching time (total 52 hours)
5 hours per week per 20 credit module independent study (total 148 hours)
How many total hours per 20 credit module?
See table page 5 modular guide http://
www2.bathspa.ac.uk/services/student-services/current-students/your-course/guide-for-students-course-of-study/guide-to-the-modular-scheme-2013-2014.pdf
How much time?
For sessions and assignments
Why am I reading?
Reading
Most teaching sessions are seminar-based
What do you want to contribute?
Contributions in sessions
All assignments are marked according to assessment criteria
How do I ensure I am meeting the criteria?
Assessment criteria
All assignments include written feedback
How do I feedforward the feedback?
Feedback
A primary objective for Education Studies
How do I know I’m thinking critically?
Critical thinking
Module Selection MUST be completed by 11 am on Wed 24th
https://thehub.bathspa.ac.uk/year-1-module-selection
Any queries – attend the Complementary Module Fair on morning of Tues 23rd in Commons
Any further queries – attend the non-compulsory advice meeting on Tues 23rd at 3 pm in CM225 or email [email protected]
Personal Timetables will be issued on Friday 26th at 2 pm - https://timetables.bathspa.ac.uk/
DON’T FORGET
Remember to come to our Social Gathering after the Treasure Hunt in Bath
Thurs 25th 3pm in Moreton
PRIZES!Free WINE!Free FOOD!
Social Event