Postgraduate Course: Developing Physical Education in the Upper Primary and Early Secondary Years (EDUA11192)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course will focus on developing teacher's knowledge and understanding of the upper primary and early secondary physical education curriculum. The course will be set within a lifelong developmental framework and will consider traditional physical activities and contemporary initiatives within the respective age groupings across the primary secondary transition. The course will also consider teachers' pedagogy and
support skills, paying particular attention to developmentally appropriate practices.
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Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Flexible, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a critical awareness of the key principles underpinning lifelong learning in physical education, with particular reference to the 9-14 age range.
- Develop a detailed and critical understanding of traditional and contemporary developments within physical education in the upper primary and early years of secondary schooling.
- Extend their understanding and skills of assessment in aspects of physical education in the 9-14 age range
- Enhance their capacity to support, work collaboratively with and influence professional colleagues within the 9-14 school context, including the transitional period across the primary/secondary transition
- Apply contemporary theories of learning and teaching in physical education through the planning, delivery and critical evaluation of a developmentally appropriate 9-14 physical education programme
- Practise in ways that show a clear awareness of their own and others' professional roles and responsibilities
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Assessment Information
| This course will be assessed by a 4000 word or equivalent assignment. The assignment will require course members to discuss and evaluate the role of contemporary physical education curricula within the upper primary and early secondary school. They will also plan, deliver and critically evaluate a developmentally appropriate programme which has involved collaboration with colleagues in the school and/or cluster setting. |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr Mike Jess
Tel: (0131) 312 6001x278
Email: Mike.Jess@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Rosemary Bree
Tel: (0131 6)51 6002
Email: rosie.bree@ed.ac.uk |
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