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EDU3004 – Education, Culture and Society
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Toby Purser
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Education, Culture And Society, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Education, Culture And Society (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Education Studies; BA International Education (Top-Up);
Description: This module critically examines cultures within educational institutions and wider, socio-economic dimensions relating to children, young people and families. It is sociologically based but also draws upon the economic and business models, and the philosophy and politics that shape educational establishments and the behaviour of communities.
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EDU3026 – Exploring Deviance and Disaffection
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Neil Southwell
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Exploring Deviance And Disaffection (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Exploring Deviance And Disaffection, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Education Studies; BA International Education (Top-Up);
Description: Exploring Deviance and Disaffection enables students to explore the diverse nature of deviance and disaffection from the theoretical and applied paradigms relevant to understanding the role of related social justice as it impacts on education, teachers, and learners.
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EDU3032 – Empowering Approaches in Working with Children and Young People
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Samantha Weeks
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Empowering Approaches To Working With Children And Young People (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Empowering Approaches To Working With Children And Young People, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module is designed to involve students in the study of a range of approaches to working with young people to empower and enable them to reach their potential. The international research and theory concerning the approaches of social pedagogy, advocacy, youth work and play work are explored as examples of emancipatory approaches.
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EDU3034P – Work Based Learning in Children and Young People’s Services
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Lisa Smallwood
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: Satisfactory DBS clearance, EDU1026P, EDU2027P
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: WBLFF - Work Based Learning In Children And Young People'S Services (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% WBL - Work Based Learning In Children And Young People'S Services, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Childhood & Youth; BA Childhood & Youth (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is for students to complete 120 hours of work based experience in a children and young people?s service setting. Students will lead their own professional development through critical self-reflection, mentor feedback, literature research and tutor formative and summative assessment.
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EDU3035 – Innovation, Leadership and Management
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Robin Sturman-Coombs
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Innovation, Leadership And Management (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Innovation, Leadership And Management, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Childhood & Youth;
Description: The purpose of this module is to engage students in the critical application of theory and practice of social innovation, leadership and management to prepare them for future professional roles in children and young people?s services.
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EDU3036 – Empowering, Creative and Therapeutic Approaches to Working with Children and Young People
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Lisa Smallwood
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Empowering, Creative And Therapeutic Approaches To Working With Children And Young People (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Empowering, Creative And Therapeutic Approaches To Working With Children And Young People, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Childhood & Youth;
Description: The purpose of this module is to explore a range of approaches to empower children and young people applying research, theory and practice. Students will deepen and extend their knowledge and understanding of children and young people's development through creative and therapeutic provision.
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EDU3037 – Social Justice and Equality
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Peter Goy
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: EDU1026P, EDU2027P
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Social Justice And Equality, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Social Justice And Equality (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Childhood & Youth;
Description: The purpose of this module is to examine competing explainations about inequalities, social, educational and justice theories and the lived experiences of children and young people. This includes considering issues of risk, control and outcomes, contextualised within national and global systems.
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EDU3038 – Educational Aims, Values and Ethics
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Neil Southwell
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Educational Aims, Values And Ethics (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Educational Aims, Values And Ethics, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students? ability to construct and critically deconstruct Philosophy of Education dialogues and arguments whilst developing students? understanding of contested education issues so that students are enabled to produce cogently argued positions (on topics that they find personally meaningful).
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EDU3039 – Critical Perspectives on Current Education Practices
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Toby Purser
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Critical Perspectives On Current Education Practices, Coursework: 100% STD - Critical Perspectives On Current Education Practices, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to explore the educational, social and political ideas of educational theorists, philosophers and practitioners that have significantly influenced the development of education and research about its purposes and methods from c.1750 to the present day. The contemporary relevance of the educators under scrutiny will be examined, making links between innovations in educational ideas, policy, research and practice of the past with those of today. The module is concerned with the philosophy of education, the history of educational theory and practice and the influence of this on current education practice.
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EDU3041 – English Use and Intercultural Communication
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Catherine Mitsaki
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - English Use And Intercultural Communication, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is for students to explore intercultural competence with a view to developing and enhancing their strategies to communicate effectively across cultures.
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EDU3043 – Theories and contexts in English Language Teaching
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Hazel McAllister
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Theories And Contexts In English Language Teaching, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students' critical understanding of theories of language acquisition and learning and their application in teaching English in a global context.
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EDU3047 – PGCE Professional Portfolio
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Helen Caldwell
Credit Value: 60
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Pgce Professional Portfolio, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is: to support the generation of a portfolio of evidence and information from UK QTS holders without level 7 academic credit to enter the PGCE Top Up programme.
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EDU3066 – Applying Academic Conventions
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Bob Fisher
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1 or 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDIF - Applying Academic Conventions (Bsc International Finance), Coursework: 100% STDCO - Applying Academic Conventions (Ba Commerce), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Commerce & International Business (Top Up);
Description: This module develops students? ability to effectively apply academic conventions in the subject area, focusing on subject-specific and academic language development for a variety of written and spoken contexts. Students acquire reading strategies to engage effectively with academic literature and develop communication skills to enable active contribution to collaborative tasks.
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EDU3067 – Academic Conventions for Critical Analysis
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Bob Fisher
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDCO - Academic Conventions For Critical Analysis (Ba Commerce September Cohort), Coursework: 100% STCOJ - Academic Conventions For Critical Analysis (Ba Commerce January Cohort), Coursework: 100% STDIF - Academic Conventions For Critical Analysis (Bsc International Finance September Cohort), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Commerce & International Business (Top Up);
Description: This module develops language and thinking skills for critical analysis and evaluation in academic and subject-specific contexts. Students analyse and critique academically challenging texts to support academic arguments, making effective use of information from a range of sources and adapting use of language to the purpose and context.
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EDU3068 – Empowering Change in Professional Practice
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Samantha Weeks
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: EDU2032
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Empowering Change In Professional Practice (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Empowering Change In Professional Practice, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Education Studies;
Description: The purpose of this module is to focus on students? professional development and employability skills through a placement opporunity that enable students to critically analayse leadership theories and the ethical and political influences on leadership and management in education. Students are encouraged to seek their own placement authorised by the partnership tutor.
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EDU3069 – Education, Heritage and Communities
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Toby Purser
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Education, Heritage And Communities, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Education, Heritage And Communities, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Education Studies; BA International Education (Top-Up);
Description: This module provides an exploration of the term heritage as distinct from traditional forms of historical assets, focusing on the ethnic and cultural aspects used to create and communicate historical and cultural narratives. Students will develop practical knowledge of the diverse roles of education in contemporary heritage and community practices.
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EDU3074 – Describing and Analysing Language
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Bob Fisher
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment:
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Description: This module develops an understanding of the language systems underpinning the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. Students focus on key areas of language analysis and acquire a solid foundation in subject terminology and how these apply to the English language classroom.
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EDU3075 – Learning Technology in English Language Teaching
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Hazel McAllister
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment:
Designated for:
Description: In this module students evaluate the role of technology in language teaching, with particular focus on practical application. Students examine how new and existing technologies can be used to enhance learning inside and outside the classroom and use theory to make informed decisions about ethical application in their own practice.
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EDU3076 – Practical Applications in English Language Teaching
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Hazel McAllister
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment:
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to develop students? practical skills of teaching English as a foreign language. Students prepare lessons, evaluate teaching materials and assessments and develop observational and reflection skills.
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EDU3077 – International Education and English as a Medium of Instruction
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Qian Zhang
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - International Education And English As A Medium Of Instruction, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module explores different dimensions of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). It examines the opportunities and challenges associated with EMI policy-making, its implementation and impact on teaching and learning in a global context. It aims at raising awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and developing strategies to support teaching and learning.
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EDU3078 – Challenges and Opportunities in English Language Education
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Catherine Mitsaki
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Challenges And Opportunities In English Language Education, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to examine challenges and opportunities arising when teaching English and leading teams in global educational contexts. It aims at building awareness on language and society, emerging technologies and professional identities, and empowering students to develop strategies to manage expectations and maintain effective learning environments.
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EDU4003 – Education Studies Joint Dissertation
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Emel Thomas
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Education Studies Joint Dissertation, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is for students to undertake a dissertation jointly in Education Studies and their other joint subject. Students will produce an extended piece of work which explores a key topic relating to their degree. Students will conduct independent research in order to demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of their chosen topic.
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EDU4007 – Education Studies Dissertation
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Emel Thomas
Credit Value: 40
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: EDU2031 or Research Methods module
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Education Studies Dissertation (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Education Studies Dissertation, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Education Studies;
Description: The purpose of this module is for students to produce an extended piece of work which explores an education-related topic in-depth. Students will conduct independent research in order to demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of their chosen topic.
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EDU4008 – Children and Young People Dissertation/Work Based Synthesis
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Rachel Bassett-Dubsky
Credit Value: 40
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: Students are required to have undertaken and passed a Research Methods module at L5. EDU1026P, EDU2027P
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Children And Young People Dissertation/Work Based Synthesis (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Children And Young People Dissertation/Work Based Synthesis, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Childhood & Youth;
Description: The purpose of this module is for students to investigate, in depth, a topic of their own choosing, within the field of children and young people. In doing so students will demonstrate honours level graduate skills associated with a significant piece of independent research.
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EDU4009 – Research Project
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Qian Zhang
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Research Project, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is for students to produce an extended piece of work which explores in depth a topic focused on education and intercultural communication. Students will conduct independent research in order to demonstrate a comprehensive and critical understanding of their chosen topic.
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EYS3142 – Building a Curriculum for Excellence
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Michelle Bugby
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment:
Designated for:
Description: This module will enable students to explore theories, principles and implementation of appropriate curriculum frameworks in Education and Care, including local, national global and digital dimensions and comparisons. They will also develop their understanding of the professional roles in supporting the development and wellbeing of children and young people.
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EYS3143 – Contemporary Issues in Childhood and Youth
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Helen Simmons
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment:
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Description: This module will provide students with the opportunity to explore current debates and controversies in childhood and youth including local, national, global and digital dimensions and comparisons. They will also develop their understanding of the professional roles in supporting the development and wellbeing of children and young people.
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EYS3144 – Graduate Leadership
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Peter Goy
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: DL - Graduate Leadership (Distance Learning), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is examine theory and practice of leadership and management in services for children and families in local, national and global contexts. Students reflect on professional roles in leading and supporting others.
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EYS3145 – Research and Inquiry
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: DL - Research And Inquiry (Distance Learning), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to provide a framework for students to develop their understanding of research, enabling them to critique published research in relation to work with children and families. Students will build their own research capabilities prior to undertaking research for their dissertation.
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EYS3146 – Working with Families and Developing Communities
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Peter Goy
Credit Value: 20
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment:
Designated for:
Description: This module will enable students to explore local, national and global perspectives of contemporary family life and its importance in children?s development and wellbeing. They will also develop their understanding of the role of different communities in supporting and strengthening family life.
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EYS4106 – Dissertation
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator:
Credit Value: 40
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment:
Designated for:
Description: The purpose of this module is to support students to design and conduct a small-scale investigation into a topic/aspect of practice or policy of their own choosing within the broad area of services for children and families.
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ITT3062 – Assessment Only Route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Field: EDUCATION
Co-ordinator: Sarah Cave
Credit Value: 0
Level: 6
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: SAM01 - Assessment Only Route To Qualified Teacher Status (Qts) (Stand Alone Module) January, Coursework: 100% SAM09 - Assessment Only Route To Qualified Teacher Status (Qts) (Stand Alone Module) September, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to enable students to demonstrate their competence in all Teachers? Standards for Initial Teacher Training (ITT) by drawing on their experiences within professional work-based settings.