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Undergraduate Course: Curriculum and Pedagogy 2a: Expressive Arts and Languages. (EDUA08057)

Course Outline
School Moray House School of Education College College of Humanities and Social Science
Course type Standard Availability Available to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken) SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) Credits 20
Home subject area Education Other subject area None
Course website None Taught in Gaelic? No
Course description This course builds on the introduction to curriculum and pedagogy in Year 1 of the programme. The course has a particular focus on teaching and learning in the curriculum areas of Expressive Arts and Languages in the first years of school. The early years of language and literacy development are critical to all learning, therefore the teaching and learning that takes place in these first years of school must be well informed, stimulating, effective and appropriate. Learning in the curriculum area of Languages is closely linked with learning through the Expressive Arts and this link will be exploited particularly in the areas of Music, Drama, and Dance. The course will encourage students to adopt a creative interdisciplinary approach, exploring the notions and understanding associated with ?active learning= as a stimulus around which to build curricula appropriate to the teaching of Languages and Expressive Arts. Learning and teaching in Curriculum and Pedagogy 2a builds on students= prior knowledge and understanding gained in Year 1 through their University studies and placement experiences in a pre-school and primary school settings. It also builds on this experience to help prepare students for a Primary 1-3 placement in Year 2 and future placements in Year 3 and 4.
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites None
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students will be able to:
! demonstrate a broad understanding of the development of reading, writing, listening and talking within the Early Years curriculum
! demonstrate a broad pedagogical content knowledge in relation to the teaching of reading, writing, listening and talking in the Early Years curriculum
! demonstrate an understanding of the nature and value of music both as a discrete subject in primary education and as a component of an integrated curriculum
! show understanding and knowledge of how drama creates meaningful contexts for purposeful literacy that can be children to express their ideas and feelings
! show an understanding of how the language of dance and movement can be integrated into the wider curriculum and, in particular, related to the curriculum areas of Expressive Arts and Languages
! construct creative, interdisciplinary planning models showing clear and meaningful integration of music, drama, dance and language within a range of contexts
! reflect critically on the key theoretical and pedagogical themes explored within the course.
Assessment Information
components of assessment

Formative Assessment:
A range of course tasks

Summative Assessment:
A 2500 word written assignment
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiser Dr Moira Leslie
Tel: (0131 6)51 6438
Email: Moira.Leslie@ed.ac.uk
Course secretary Mr Matthew Garry
Tel: (0131 6)51 6381
Email: Matthew.Garry@ed.ac.uk
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