Theme 3: Schools and Education in Society (3cr)

Location and time

As per the contact day schedule.

Exam schedules

There are no exams for this course component.

Assessment methods and criteria

Teacher, self and peer assessment of activities completed. Assessment according to the criteria given in the LMS (Tabula) for assessed tasks.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Individual and collaborative small group tasks, including readings, assignments, reflection, presentations and lectures, face to face and online using synchronous and asynchronous technologies. Students are expected to reflect upon their learning and be active participants in their own learning.

Learning materials

Materials will be provided online in the Tabula LMS and are expected to be supplemented by the student’s own research and enquiry based learning.

Student workload

This is a 3 ECTS course. 3 x 27 hours = approx 80 hours.

Content scheduling

The aim of the basic studies in education is to improve teacher students understanding of the phenomena they encounter in their work as teachers.
Theme Three: Schools and Education in Society.

Completion alternatives

Not applicable.

Practical training and working life cooperation

Students will link theory with practice for use in authentic learning environments. The development of an individual professional identity is a core component of the program. This identity and the beliefs formed and identified about teaching and learning shape the practice of the developing educator.

International connections

Theories and practice examined will take account of a wide range of international perspectives, including those brought to the cohort by the participants themselves.

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Teacher, self and peer assessment of activities completed. Assessment according to the criteria given in the LMS (Tabula) for assessed tasks.