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THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGHDEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2007/2008
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The Social Sciences and Education (U00612)? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : EDU-3-TSSE This course introduces participants to a range of social scientific perspectives. The intention is to engage students in critical exploration of a range of educational contexts and questions and thereby to examine the utility of theory as a professional tool. Entry Requirementsnone Subject AreasHome subject areaEducation, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C) Delivery Information? Normal year taken : 3rd year ? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4) ? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Exhibit critical awareness of the diversity of social scientific theory.
Identify the contested nature of theory and select appropriate theory for given contexts. Justify selected theories and support with relevant source material. Demonstrate applicability of social science theory or theories to educational purpose/purposes. Assessment Information
A written assignment (2500 words) to be submitted at the end of the course
Contact and Further InformationThe Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries. Course Secretary Mrs Lesley Spencer Course Organiser Mr Alan Ducklin School Website : http://www.education.ed.ac.uk/ College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/ |
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