EDU8049 : Learning and Social Environment
EDU8049 : Learning and Social Environment
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Richard Parker
- Lecturer: Dr Wilma Barrow, Dr Tim Cox, Dr Emma Miller
- Other Staff: Dr Fiona Boyd, Dr Rachel Hayton
- Owning School: Education, Communication & Language Sci
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
Semester 1 Credit Value: | 30 |
ECTS Credits: | 15.0 |
European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
none
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Code | Title |
---|---|
EDU8047 | Inclusion and Diversity |
EDU8048 | Working in Partnership |
EDU8050 | Frameworks for Practice |
EDU8056 | Professional Practice A |
EDU8057 | Professional Practice B |
Co Requisite Comment
none
Aims
In developing the professional repertoire of educational psychologists in training we include here the understanding and assessment of the teaching and learning environment, children’s development, learning styles and approaches. In relation to children’s development we will consider their cognitive, emotional, social and communication abilities all within a situational context / an ecological framework. We will introduce good models of teaching and classroom management techniques that are found in a range of educational settings. As the first module on this professional training programme the module introduces effective psychological assessment, intervention and evaluation within these learning environments. In developing the skills of applying evidence to practice it also introduces research methodology and critical reading and writing.
This module provides an opportunity to consider conceptual and theoretical aspects of professional issues. In the assignment students are required to focus on the application of research within one of the following:
• The development of learning through play;
• The development of literacy;
• The development of language and social communication;
• The development of social interaction.
• The development of cognition
Outline Of Syllabus
Child development and other key areas of psychology
Pedagogical approaches
Social and physical learning environments
Observation: methods and techniques
Introduction to group and individual intervention
Assessment: theory and methods
Research methodology
Critical academic reading and writing
Knowledge of Educational Systems
Ethics and professional responsibility
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Students will gain knowledge of psycho-educational factors that relate to the interaction between the social and educational environments and children’s development and knowledge of key professional functions and their role in supporting children’s development and learning within education systems.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Students will demonstrate skill in academic reading and writing and the application of psychological knowledge.
Students will develop skills in collaborative working and managing groups.
Students will develop foundation skills for individual and group professional consultation.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 30 | 3:00 | 90:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 45:00 | 45:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 6 | 3:00 | 18:00 | N/A |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Workshops | 37 | 3:00 | 111:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Student-led group activity | 9 | 3:00 | 27:00 | N/A |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 9 | 1:00 | 9:00 | N/A |
Total | 300:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Presentation and discussion in seminars outlines the field and areas for enquiry. Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) requires group work, research and synthesis. Professional Fieldwork Practice provides context and active engagement. The assignment requires consolidation, reflection, distillation and communication.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
---|---|---|---|---|
Essay | 1 | M | 100 | 4,000 - 5,000 words |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Written formative and summative feedback is given to each student. Students are then required to indicate how they have addressed points for development.
Presentation and discussion in seminars outlines the field and areas for enquiry. Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) requires group work, research and synthesis. Professional Fieldwork Practice provides context and active engagement. The assignment requires consolidation, reflection, distillation and communication.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EDU8049's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EDU8049's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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