Postgraduate Course: Professional Practice and Experiential Learning (EDUA11242)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
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Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
The notion of students learning from their own experiences is foundational to philosophies of experiential learning. Among other things learning from experience offers considerable potential to contextualise knowledge from other subjects, make interdisciplinary connections and to explore issues that are of interest and engaging to learners. Implicit is the acceptance that the educator understands the characteristics of learners and the implications for learning and teaching, and also acknowledges that what is taught is not necessarily what is learned. Understanding educational theories and assumptions inherent in the spectrum of experiential approaches will allow students to both understand the theories most commonly espoused and applied, and also to critique them in relation to other approaches. Teaching in any context requires an understanding and commitment to professional practice and having an understanding of teaching as a moral practice. Working in an experiential manner often creates unique scenarios and dilemmas which require good judgement and high professional standards. Consequently this course will provide those working within this changing professional context with an overview of relevant aims, philosophies and practice. A broad perspective will allow consideration, exploration and discussion of preferences for the wide range of approaches and issues involved in professional practice and experiential learning. Throughout there will be a focus on the importance of moral and ethical issues through reflection on issues arising from students&© experiences. |
Entry Requirements
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Co-requisites |
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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 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course students will:
1. understand aspects of the development of the fields of practice and analyse some of the educational and philosophical ideas which have shaped their progress;
2. be aware of and have a fine grained understanding of the wide range of providers (curricular, charitable, commercial) their particular characteristics, and critically analyse recent developments and issues in tapestry of provision across these sectors;
3. understand and evaluate the values and processes involved in using experiential learning principles to prepare, implement and evaluate appropriate, productive learning experiences with due regard to the learners, prevailing context and aims, and in particular the factors that affect and impact on their learning;
4. understand the implications of these assumptions and articulate a balanced analytical view on theories, practices and research in the fields of experiential learning.
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Assessment Information
| Assessment will be in the form of a written assignment of 2000 words. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Peter Allison
Tel: (0131 6)51 6001
Email: Peter.Allison@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sarah Mcneil
Tel: (0131 6)51 6573
Email: Sarah.F.McNeil@ed.ac.uk |
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